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4.0 stars
"Great HD DVD player for well under $100"
Pros: easy to set up, good HDMI output quality
Cons: can't use digital audio output with HDMI output
Summary: I bought the DV-400V to go along with my new Samsung LN-T3253H HDTV as part of an upgrade to my A/V system.
Thus far I've been pleasantly surprised with the video quality of the DV-400V. I have it set to 720p to match the Samsung and I've been really happy with the video via the HDMI output.
The DV-400V's menu system is pretty basic and easy to follow which allowed me to be up and running in nothing flat.
The only drawback was that the digital audio output is disabled if you are using the HDMI audio/video output. At first I almost panicked thinking I would have to choose between HDMI and digital audio output. It then dawned on me to run the HDMI to the Samsung and then run the digital optical audio output from the Samsung to my Pioneer VSX-816. Problem solved!
All in all, great value if you're looking for a HD DVD player that doesn't cost hundreds of dollars.
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