Samsung DVD-M301 DVD PlayerSamsung DVD-M301 DVD Player
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- DVD player with CD-R-compatible dual-laser diode pickup
- Convenient front-panel shuttle dial
- Component-video outputs for optimal video connection
- MP3- and CD-R-compatible decoder
- Universal joystick remote control
The player's Spatializer N-2-2 sound circuit simulates surround sound through your TV or stereo speakers, while its 96 kHz/24-bit audio converters deliver pristine audio quality from DVDs and CDs. The back-panel Toslink optical terminal passes a 96 kHz/24-bit audio stream for use with the latest high-end audio recordings (though be aware that your receiver must be able to decode your 96 kHz recordings if you use a digital connection there).
The DVD-M301 includes left/right analog-audio outputs for compatibility with Dolby Pro Logic receivers and, in case you don't have a receiver yet, TV inputs. This unit also supports both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel formats through its digital outputs for direct connection to a full-featured audio/video receiver or an external digital-to-analog converter (DAC).
In the video realm, the M301's 10-bit video DAC ensures precision playback of high-resolution DVD signals. Analog video components are also selected to optimize performance. Composite-video output terminals provide the optimum connection between the DVD-M301 and an advanced direct-view or projection TV system. The unit also offers standard component- and S-video outputs and a universal joystick remote control.
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- Publisher: Samsung
- Label: Samsung
- Studio: Samsung
- Sales Rank in Electronics: #151145
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66 of 70 people found the following review helpful:  Not compatible with all DVDs!! Cannot recommend this one., By Chris (Bellbrook, OH United States) - See all my reviews This review is from: Samsung DVD-M301 DVD Player (Electronics) I have had great luck with a Samsung VCR and Samsung DVD-709 DVD Player in the past so I was loyal to my confidence in Samsung products by purchasing the Samsung DVD-M301 DVD Player. What I found out was that not all DVDs would play correctly in this machine. I had played 4 movies without any trouble and was impressed by the video display quality of this model. But when I tried to play Artisan Entertainment Studio release "Bad Boys" with actor Sean Penn it would not play the audio for this movie at all! This is not some high-tech movie either - it is a basic real-life film made in 1983 with no special effects like most of the newer movies have. It displayed the video portion just fine but there was absolutely no sound during the playing of this DVD. The movie had played fine on my older Samsung DVD-709 model so I know it was not a problem with the DVD itself.I wanted to know if it was a defective player or a product design flaw in the M301 Player so I took it to a local...Read more 15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:  Headphone jack and longer warranty are bonuses, By A Customer This review is from: Samsung DVD-M301 DVD Player (Electronics) I bought this DVD because it was the best I could find that featured a headphone jack and control located in the front. That's very convenient for watching DVD's in a noisy room, especially since many sounds from a film are muted at low volume otherwise. Also it would be great for someone using this DVD as a CD.I believe this Samsung has a one year parts/labor warranty. Many other DVD's give only 90 days' warranty on labor. I had a different manufacturer's DVD of similar price which I'd returned. In comparing them, this Samsung is also better because the remote control does a great job of acting as a "universal" control, at least on my Toshiba TV. The remote is fairly intuitive. It also fits nicely in the hand. The on-screen controls are also fairly easy to maneuver. Consumer Reports this month rates the M201 well, possibly even as a "best buy," if I remember correctly. I would imagine that the M301 is an updated version, since I haven't seen the M201 around. I didn't buy a...Read more 11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:  Amazing, By Ameen Malhas (Tucson, AZ) - See all my reviews This review is from: Samsung DVD-M301 DVD Player (Electronics) I've been shopping for a DVD player for almost a year, when I happened to stumble upon this one, and I must say, as of now I'm very impressed. All my friends have Sony and Panasonic players, most of which break down very frequently, and dont play CD-Rs at all much less play CD-Rs full of MP3s. This is one of the best performing and best looking players out there. Most of the high end products I bought in the past two years have required numerous and costly repare jobs, this one has really been stable for the past 3 months. All this combined with a great price makes this a must-buy. |
