Samsung DVD-C500 Upconverting DVD Player
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Product Highlights
- Progressive Scan Plus Upconversion
- Plays Through Scratches, Smudges, Tilts
- Dust Proof
- HDMI Output
- Component Video Output
- Coaxial Digital Audio Output
- Multiple Disc Playback Formats
- Multiple File Playback Formats
- Anynet+ (HDMI CEC)
From toddler to teen to adult the Samsung DVD-C500 Upconverting DVD Player has features ever member of the family can use and enjoy.
Let's take on those toddlers first. For one thing they just don't need a new Blu-ray player to watch Dora the Explorer and her monkey for the jillionth time. We think it'll be quite a while before the bilingual moppet even makes it to Blu-ray.
Have you ever seen what a little kid can do to a DVD in a matter of seconds? Give them a few minutes and the disc will look like Tokyo after Godzilla strolled through it. Well, if a DVD is in really bad shape, it's time to buy a new one. But for minor dings and scratches the C500 has this cool feature Samsung calls Defect Disc Recovery Solution. Samsung says the C500 "plays perfectly through scratches, smudges and tilts." (We think 'tilts' refers to warping.) Rolling Actuator Technology handles the tilts.
The C500 is also dust proof. It actually removes dust as the disc spins. The dusting is augmented by using a Viterbi error correction algorithm to lower the error rate of the recording. All this high technology makes your C500 as close to tot-proof as any DVD is likely to get any time soon.
A feature everybody will enjoy is progressive scan with upconversion. It works when you connect the player to your TV set via an HDMI cable (available separately). The resulting picture is not as sharp as Blu-ray. But it's so close many people can't tell the difference.
The next best thing to HDMI is component video output with digital coaxial audio output. Your C500 has both. They too will give you excellent video and audio.
Your C500 can play not only regular DVDs and CDs, but a number of types you can burn yourself.
Another feature couch potatoes everywhere will love is Anynet+. That's Samsung's brand of the HDMI CEC standard. It allows compatible components that are connected by HDMI cables to be controlled by a single remote.
Take another look at that price. That's all you'll pay for all of the amazing features of the Samsung DVD-C500 Upconverting DVD Player. Kind of makes you want to click that Add to Cart button, doesn't it?
- See Things Clearly With Progressive Scan Out
- Everything's twice as real with Progressive Scan Out. It takes a conventional HDTV, with its outdated interlacing method of delivering data, two passes to display what Full HD 1080p's Progressive Scan Out delivers in one. That means you get a smoother, cleaner, better picture that's full of vivid detail—perfect for viewing fast-paced sports and action flicks you love so much.
- Plays Perfectly Through Scratches, Smudges and Tilts
- Whether it's a scratch or finger mark interrupting your film, Samsung's Defect Disc Recovery Solution automatically makes all the necessary adjustments to deliver a crystal clear picture so you never have to get off the couch. And our Rolling Actuator Technology makes sure a curved or tilted disc surface won't sabotage your quiet night in either. Just get comfy, press play and let Samsung do the rest.
- Dust Proof
- DVD playback is smooth and uninterrupted thanks to Samsung's dust-proof feature. It actually removes dust while the disc is rotating. And with the player's Viterbi detector in action, you're ensured enhanced performance and a dramatically lower error rate.
- Advanced 14-Bit Video D/A Converter
- Enjoy enhanced dynamic contrast and sharper details. 14-bit video digital-to-analog conversion with high-speed 108 MHz video processing increases the image's resolution so that it's as close to the original DVD source as possible. You'll experience more life-like pictures and amazing color quality.
- Multiple Disc And File Playback Formats
- Your C500 offers a host of playback formats including DVD, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WMA and JPEG.
- Anynet+ Means You Have One Remote to Rule Them All
- Anynet+ is an AV network system to automatically control Samsung audio-video (AV) devices connected by HDMI cables. There's no need to use different remote controls for different devices. With the Anynet+ feature, all you need is one remote control for a simple and convenient experience.
| Video | |
|---|---|
| System | NTSC |
| Region | DVD: 1 |
| Progressive Scan | Yes |
| HD Upconversion | Yes |
| Video D/A Converter | 108MHz/14-Bit |
| Audio | |
|---|---|
| Dolby Digital/DTS Compatibility | Dolby Digital, DTS |
| Built-in Decoder | No |
| HDCD Decoding | No |
| Audio D/A Converter | 192kHz / 24Bit |
| Virtual Surround | Yes |
| Bass Management | No |
| THX Certified | No |
| A/V Playback Formats | |
|---|---|
| Video | DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW |
| Audio | CD, CD-R, CD-RW |
| File Formats Supported | null, null, JPEG |
| Convenience | |
|---|---|
| Digital Media Slot | No |
| Slow Motion Playback | Yes |
| Frame-by-Frame Playback | No |
| Bookmarking | Yes |
| Zoom | Yes |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Analog |
1x 2-Channel Audio (RCA) 1x Composite Video 1x Component Video |
| Digital |
1x HDMI 1x Digital Coaxial Audio |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Tray Type | Single Disc Horizontal |
| Remote | Yes |
| Power Requirements | 120 VAC, 60 Hz |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 14.17 x 1.65 x 8.15" / 359.92 x 41.91 x 207.01 mm |
| Weight | 2.64 lb / 1.20 kg |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 14 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
85%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Compact (9)
- Easy to use (7)
- Great picture quality (7)
- Attractive (6)
- Easy to set up (6)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home (8)
- Bedroom (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (7), Enthusiast (3), Power user (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (10)
Most Liked Positive Review
Good HDMI upconvert, no DivX capability
It's a solid DVD player for anyone not yet ready to splash out on a Blu-Ray player. The beginning sequence of Star Wars Episode III (a space battle scene) was very clear on a...Read complete review
It's a solid DVD player for anyone not yet ready to splash out on a Blu-Ray player. The beginning sequence of Star Wars Episode III (a space battle scene) was very clear on a 32" HDTV using the HDMI 'upconvert' feature. Very nice quality.
But beware, if you're after an XviD / DivX player: this isn't it. The firmware for the DVD-C500 and DVD-C550 may be the same, but only the '550' will play these MPEG4 / .avi files. Whether burned on the 'root' level of a CD or DVD, or placed in a folder, the '500' player here simply will not see the video files ...just as the instruction book warns.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Excellent picture, a bit loud though
Although the image quality is excellent, it's a bit loud during playback. I keep it in a cabinet so it's not a big deal, but you might want to avoid if it's out in...Read complete review
Although the image quality is excellent, it's a bit loud during playback. I keep it in a cabinet so it's not a big deal, but you might want to avoid if it's out in the open.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 14 customers
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Displaying reviews 1-14
Pros
- DVD Upconversion
- Easy Set-Up
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Samsung DVD-C500 Upconverting DVD Player:
excellent little player for the price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Difficult Set-Up
- Unreliable
Best Uses
Comments about Samsung DVD-C500 Upconverting DVD Player:
This product has never worked satisfactorily. Now it doesn't work at all. Beware.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- DVD Upconversion
- Easy Set-Up
- Excellent Image Quality
- Good Connections
- Good Soundtrack Support
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- LCD TV
Comments about Samsung DVD-C500 Upconverting DVD Player:
The DVD player works just fine so far(about 7 weeks),but I don't like the remote control, it's a bit small with small lettering, a bit difficult to read.The layout of the control buttons are not as intuitive as some other brands I have used.
Other reviewers have said this unit is very noisy, this is not the case with this unit it's rather quiet.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- DVD Upconversion
- Easy Set-Up
- Excellent Image Quality
- Good Connections
Cons
- Noisy
Best Uses
- Home
- LCD TV
Comments about Samsung DVD-C500 Upconverting DVD Player:
Bought this model for my daughter whose super cheap model died. I set this one up for her and noticed it was pretty noisy compared to the Toshibas that I own. I offered to return it and get her a quieter model, but she decided to keep this one because the noise does not bother her and she likes the fact that it is supposed to be able to play damaged or smudged discs better(according to manufacturer).
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- DVD Upconversion
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Samsung DVD-C500 Upconverting DVD Player:
This DVD Player is in our bedroom running on a 27" monitor. It plays the occasional plastic disc when streaming isn't an option. It does the job fine. It is no frills but for the price I can't complain. Except the buttons on the front are impossible to read. I wouldn't rely on it for the big living room set up but for what I use it for, I am happy with it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- High Quality Picture
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Home Theater
Comments about Samsung DVD-C500 Upconverting DVD Player:
Although the image quality is excellent, it's a bit loud during playback. I keep it in a cabinet so it's not a big deal, but you might want to avoid if it's out in the open.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- High Quality Picture
Cons
- No DivXXviD capability
- Slow To Load
Best Uses
- Bedroom
- Dorm Room
- Home
- Home Theater
- Kid's room
Comments about Samsung DVD-C500 Upconverting DVD Player:
It's a solid DVD player for anyone not yet ready to splash out on a Blu-Ray player. The beginning sequence of Star Wars Episode III (a space battle scene) was very clear on a 32" HDTV using the HDMI 'upconvert' feature. Very nice quality.
But beware, if you're after an XviD / DivX player: this isn't it. The firmware for the DVD-C500 and DVD-C550 may be the same, but only the '550' will play these MPEG4 / .avi files. Whether burned on the 'root' level of a CD or DVD, or placed in a folder, the '500' player here simply will not see the video files ...just as the instruction book warns.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Consistent Performance
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Bedroom
Comments about Samsung DVD-C500 Upconverting DVD Player:
Overall a good.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Consistent Performance
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- High Quality Picture
Cons
Best Uses
- Bedroom
- Dorm Room
- Home
Comments about Samsung DVD-C500 Upconverting DVD Player:
This player is just good enough to play all type of with perfect picture through HDMI port to my LED TV. Full 1080p, nice design, read all discs.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Consistent Performance
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- High Quality Picture
Cons
Best Uses
- Bedroom
Comments about Samsung DVD-C500 Upconverting DVD Player:
simple to hook up and use with kids
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Consistent Performance
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- High Quality Picture
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Samsung DVD-C500 Upconverting DVD Player:
THE PRODUCT WAS VERY EASY TO SET UP AND USE. THE UPCONVERSION GIVE YOU A HIGH QUALITY PICTURE.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Compact
- Consistent Performance
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Bedroom
Comments about Samsung DVD-C500 Upconverting DVD Player:
Used for a TV in the bedroom.
For the price it is a good player, and realitively easy to set up and use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- High Quality Picture
Cons
- Flimsy Construction
- Slow To Load
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Samsung DVD-C500 Upconverting DVD Player:
This player up-converts to 720*480 quite beautifully. The menu is simple and easy to navigate, while featuring categories like Movies, Photos, Music and Settings. On the downside, it takes about 10+ seconds to load a DVD.
I purchased this DVD player to replace a Toshiba SD6100KU that played lots of formats, including AVI, but failed after only 4 months of moderate use. My only real disappointment with the Samsung is its inability to play any sort of AVI. Convering to MPEG2, 29.97fps, 720*480 worked very nicely, though.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- High Quality Picture
Cons
- Not AVI compatible
Best Uses
Comments about Samsung DVD-C500 Upconverting DVD Player:
I purchased this unit thinking that it would also play DivX/avi format, but it does not. Picture quality is good and it upconverts very nicely. Unfortunately, it plays limited formats.
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 14 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
85%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Compact (9)
- Easy to use (7)
- Great picture quality (7)
- Attractive (6)
- Easy to set up (6)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home (8)
- Bedroom (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (7), Enthusiast (3), Power user (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (10)
Most Liked Positive Review
Good HDMI upconvert, no DivX capability
It's a solid DVD player for anyone not yet ready to splash out on a Blu-Ray player. The beginning sequence of Star Wars Episode III (a space battle scene) was very clear on a...Read complete review
It's a solid DVD player for anyone not yet ready to splash out on a Blu-Ray player. The beginning sequence of Star Wars Episode III (a space battle scene) was very clear on a 32" HDTV using the HDMI 'upconvert' feature. Very nice quality.
But beware, if you're after an XviD / DivX player: this isn't it. The firmware for the DVD-C500 and DVD-C550 may be the same, but only the '550' will play these MPEG4 / .avi files. Whether burned on the 'root' level of a CD or DVD, or placed in a folder, the '500' player here simply will not see the video files ...just as the instruction book warns.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Excellent picture, a bit loud though
Although the image quality is excellent, it's a bit loud during playback. I keep it in a cabinet so it's not a big deal, but you might want to avoid if it's out in...Read complete review
Although the image quality is excellent, it's a bit loud during playback. I keep it in a cabinet so it's not a big deal, but you might want to avoid if it's out in the open.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 14 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-14
Pros
- DVD Upconversion
- Easy Set-Up
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Samsung DVD-C500 Upconverting DVD Player:
excellent little player for the price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Difficult Set-Up
- Unreliable
Best Uses
Comments about Samsung DVD-C500 Upconverting DVD Player:
This product has never worked satisfactorily. Now it doesn't work at all. Beware.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- DVD Upconversion
- Easy Set-Up
- Excellent Image Quality
- Good Connections
- Good Soundtrack Support
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- LCD TV
Comments about Samsung DVD-C500 Upconverting DVD Player:
The DVD player works just fine so far(about 7 weeks),but I don't like the remote control, it's a bit small with small lettering, a bit difficult to read.The layout of the control buttons are not as intuitive as some other brands I have used.
Other reviewers have said this unit is very noisy, this is not the case with this unit it's rather quiet.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- DVD Upconversion
- Easy Set-Up
- Excellent Image Quality
- Good Connections
Cons
- Noisy
Best Uses
- Home
- LCD TV
Comments about Samsung DVD-C500 Upconverting DVD Player:
Bought this model for my daughter whose super cheap model died. I set this one up for her and noticed it was pretty noisy compared to the Toshibas that I own. I offered to return it and get her a quieter model, but she decided to keep this one because the noise does not bother her and she likes the fact that it is supposed to be able to play damaged or smudged discs better(according to manufacturer).
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- DVD Upconversion
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Samsung DVD-C500 Upconverting DVD Player:
This DVD Player is in our bedroom running on a 27" monitor. It plays the occasional plastic disc when streaming isn't an option. It does the job fine. It is no frills but for the price I can't complain. Except the buttons on the front are impossible to read. I wouldn't rely on it for the big living room set up but for what I use it for, I am happy with it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- High Quality Picture
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Home Theater
Comments about Samsung DVD-C500 Upconverting DVD Player:
Although the image quality is excellent, it's a bit loud during playback. I keep it in a cabinet so it's not a big deal, but you might want to avoid if it's out in the open.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- High Quality Picture
Cons
- No DivXXviD capability
- Slow To Load
Best Uses
- Bedroom
- Dorm Room
- Home
- Home Theater
- Kid's room
Comments about Samsung DVD-C500 Upconverting DVD Player:
It's a solid DVD player for anyone not yet ready to splash out on a Blu-Ray player. The beginning sequence of Star Wars Episode III (a space battle scene) was very clear on a 32" HDTV using the HDMI 'upconvert' feature. Very nice quality.
But beware, if you're after an XviD / DivX player: this isn't it. The firmware for the DVD-C500 and DVD-C550 may be the same, but only the '550' will play these MPEG4 / .avi files. Whether burned on the 'root' level of a CD or DVD, or placed in a folder, the '500' player here simply will not see the video files ...just as the instruction book warns.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Consistent Performance
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Bedroom
Comments about Samsung DVD-C500 Upconverting DVD Player:
Overall a good.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Consistent Performance
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- High Quality Picture
Cons
Best Uses
- Bedroom
- Dorm Room
- Home
Comments about Samsung DVD-C500 Upconverting DVD Player:
This player is just good enough to play all type of with perfect picture through HDMI port to my LED TV. Full 1080p, nice design, read all discs.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Consistent Performance
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- High Quality Picture
Cons
Best Uses
- Bedroom
Comments about Samsung DVD-C500 Upconverting DVD Player:
simple to hook up and use with kids
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Consistent Performance
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- High Quality Picture
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Samsung DVD-C500 Upconverting DVD Player:
THE PRODUCT WAS VERY EASY TO SET UP AND USE. THE UPCONVERSION GIVE YOU A HIGH QUALITY PICTURE.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Compact
- Consistent Performance
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Bedroom
Comments about Samsung DVD-C500 Upconverting DVD Player:
Used for a TV in the bedroom.
For the price it is a good player, and realitively easy to set up and use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- High Quality Picture
Cons
- Flimsy Construction
- Slow To Load
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Samsung DVD-C500 Upconverting DVD Player:
This player up-converts to 720*480 quite beautifully. The menu is simple and easy to navigate, while featuring categories like Movies, Photos, Music and Settings. On the downside, it takes about 10+ seconds to load a DVD.
I purchased this DVD player to replace a Toshiba SD6100KU that played lots of formats, including AVI, but failed after only 4 months of moderate use. My only real disappointment with the Samsung is its inability to play any sort of AVI. Convering to MPEG2, 29.97fps, 720*480 worked very nicely, though.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- High Quality Picture
Cons
- Not AVI compatible
Best Uses
Comments about Samsung DVD-C500 Upconverting DVD Player:
I purchased this unit thinking that it would also play DivX/avi format, but it does not. Picture quality is good and it upconverts very nicely. Unfortunately, it plays limited formats.
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