What's the best multiregional DVD player under £50?

boobiebaby

i always break dvd players so dont wanna spend too much money and it needs to be multiregional

Answer
Check out this website www.videohelp.com . You can find hacks to DVD players and turn them into multiregional. Before you buy the player of your choice, simply make sure that a hack is available for it. Have fun!

Need Some DvD Player Help?

SpacemanSp

I want to buy a DvD player for an older TV that I can connect with my computer to stream videos with ease(I'm Not Some type of AV genius or anything) Preferably under $100. Any Advice Help or Tips or Anything.

Answer
DVD players have no inputs, so connecting to your computer ot a DVD player makes no sense unless you get a DVD drive for your PC.

You can buy a DVD player for about $30-$50.
If your TV does not have an AV input (has only RF/Coax), then you also need an RF modulator (about $20-$25).

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What is the best Divx dvd player under 50 dollars?

cruzn727

Well I want to buy a dvd player that plays divx burned disks but I want to make sure I get a good dvd player. I dont have a big price range, my limit is like 50 bucks.

Answer
you want a good dvd player and you only have $50.00......if you want to make sure you get a good dvd player I would suggest save at least $150.00 more, nowadays you can get a great dvd player for around $200.00

What is the best DVD player for under $50?

jOEmaniac

Answer
depending on your tv alot of dvd players have come out with upconverting models (will upconvert your dvds to look as best as they ever will without getting into high definition)

I have a phillips upconverting dvd and connect it with hdmi to my tv, its a cheaper solution and it looks pretty good, i got mine for around 30-40 bucks at walmart

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Is a up converting DVD player worth buying, does it work good with a HDTV?

Q. Is a up converting DVD player worth buying, does it work good with a HDTV?

Answer
Upconverting DVD players (or blu-ray players for that matter) are only worthwhile if you have a HDTV. They will do nothing to enhance your image on a regular TV.

Since blu-ray players will also upconvert DVDs on HDTVs, the only reason to buy just an upconverting DVD player instead of a blu-ray player is the fact that upconverting DVD players are under $50 whereas blu-ray players are about $150.

Can you help me fix my DVD player?

Rachel L

Whenever i put a DVD in, it sputters and clicks. Is it broken and is it worth fixing? If it's broken, does anyone know how to fix it?

Answer
If your player sputters and clicks with every DVD you put in it, it is time to get a new one, unfortunately. There are very few serviceable parts inside. Check if your dvd player is still under warranty (unlikely).

With DVD players with great specs around $50 - $70 (upconverting, hdmi output, etc), the labor and parts costs of a repair may not be worth it.

I just feel bad that so many consumer electronics devices (cellphones, dvd players, portable music players, some computers) are so cheaply made that disassembly and repair is impossible. It just adds to the pollution and waste of materials.

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where can i find the instructional manual for apex dvd player model ad-1118?

jr

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Why The Apex Digital DVD Player, Model AD-118?

We chose the Apex Digital DVD Player, Model AD-1118 because it had all the features and functions we needed. It also looked very attractive being a sleek and slim design. We had limited room to put this unit in our bedroom and this small and compact unit was a perfect fit for the 19" TV and the small cubicle it fits into. The price was also right at a mere $39.95. I was surprised to see how much DVD's had gone down in price since we last bought one. Sure, there are more expensive brands out there and better quality. We didn't want to invest in much here because the Home Theater system is under warranty and this is just an extra unit for the bedroom.

Features And Functions

The Apex Digital DVD Player, Model AD-1118 plays most media type discs including MP3's, DVD's and CD's. It is very small, thin and compact. The dimensions are 12.5" wide by 2" high and 9.75 inches deep. The specifications says it weights 3.74 lbs. and I would have said 3 if taking a guess. It's very lightweight and when pushing the open/close button you have to be careful as to not push the unit off the shelf!

This unit has the following features:

Progressive Scan- Images appear as complete scan allowing for a more complete and clear picture per frame. Picture will now show any flickering or scan lines.

Parental Lock- No mention of how to use this feature in the manual!

Slow Motion Forward- Plays DVD in slow motion.

Zoom (2x and 4x)- Enlarges the picture.

Component Output- For use with HDRV/EDTV sets to incorporate progressive scan capabilities.

S-Video/Composite Video Outputs- Connects TV to DVD Player.

Compatible With Kodak Picture CD's/JPEG- View your pictures as a slide show on your TV screen.

Coaxial Digital Output /PCM Ready - To use when hooking up an amplifier or receiver.

Plays MP3's, DVD's and CD's- Also compatible with CD-DA, CD-R and CD-RW formats.

Remote Control- My first thought is to ask any man. They are the king's of remote controls. (LOL) Ok, back to reality here. The remote allows you to control the settings without having to get up and push buttons on the unit.

Owner's Manual- Required reading if you want to know *everything* about this unit!

Warranty

The Apex Digital DVD Player, Model AD-1118 comes with a 1 year parts warranty and 90 day labor warranty.

My Thoughts On The Apex AD1118 DVD Player

We have been using this DVD player for a couple of months now. In addition to the unit we purchased for the travel trailer, we came home and bought another one for our bedroom at home. It is a good basic unit for under $50 and the performance has been pretty good for us.

I do have one complaint and that is about the remote control. It seems to hang up when using the OPEN/CLOSE button and you have to push the button numerous times to get it to function. This is the only complaint so far. I will update the review if anything else pops up.

Company Information

Apex Digital, Inc.
301 Brea Canyon Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789

Phone: 1-866-427-3946

Website: www.apexdigitalinc.com

Where can I find a portable DVD player for $50 or under?

ellasdaugh

Answer
I like to use My Simon - http://www.mysimon.com - just search portable DVD player into the search engine and you can then search the results by price. It's a great way to compare apples to apples, so to speak. Julie

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Is a up converting DVD player worth buying, does it work good with a HDTV?

Q. Is a up converting DVD player worth buying, does it work good with a HDTV?

Answer
Upconverting DVD players (or blu-ray players for that matter) are only worthwhile if you have a HDTV. They will do nothing to enhance your image on a regular TV.

Since blu-ray players will also upconvert DVDs on HDTVs, the only reason to buy just an upconverting DVD player instead of a blu-ray player is the fact that upconverting DVD players are under $50 whereas blu-ray players are about $150.

Can you help me fix my DVD player?

Rachel L

Whenever i put a DVD in, it sputters and clicks. Is it broken and is it worth fixing? If it's broken, does anyone know how to fix it?

Answer
If your player sputters and clicks with every DVD you put in it, it is time to get a new one, unfortunately. There are very few serviceable parts inside. Check if your dvd player is still under warranty (unlikely).

With DVD players with great specs around $50 - $70 (upconverting, hdmi output, etc), the labor and parts costs of a repair may not be worth it.

I just feel bad that so many consumer electronics devices (cellphones, dvd players, portable music players, some computers) are so cheaply made that disassembly and repair is impossible. It just adds to the pollution and waste of materials.

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Is a up converting DVD player worth buying, does it work good with a HDTV?

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Q. Is a up converting DVD player worth buying, does it work good with a HDTV?

Answer
Upconverting DVD players (or blu-ray players for that matter) are only worthwhile if you have a HDTV. They will do nothing to enhance your image on a regular TV.

Since blu-ray players will also upconvert DVDs on HDTVs, the only reason to buy just an upconverting DVD player instead of a blu-ray player is the fact that upconverting DVD players are under $50 whereas blu-ray players are about $150.

Can a Gateway laptop play a dvd from another region?

AvYY

I am planning to order dvds from England and I heard I have to have an all code dvd player. Since I don't have that, can I just play the dvd in my Gateway laptop???

Answer
By law your computer DVD player is region locked. You are allowed to change the code 5 times and then it will lock to the last region that you used forever.

There are several ways to get round this, but my answer wold probably be deleted by YA if I were to tell you.

You can buy cheap all regions DVD players in the UK. Just go to Amazon .co.uk and search for multi region DVD player. The have several for under 50 pounds.

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How can I plug my PS2 into my CRT monitor?

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Vash

I am looking for some sort of converter that can go straight from my PS2 to my CRT monitor. I need a cheap solution, since I'm dirt poor. Not too cheap, though, but like under $50. I know the problem with the digital/analog signals, but I think I can fix this if I can get a connection. I have found a HD15 to RCA adapter, but its for high-definition monitors, and mine is an old CRT. Is there any way possible to plug a PS2, DVD Player, or any other device that uses RCA plugs directly (or indirectly if needed) into my monitor? Thanks for the help.

Answer
You need an RCA to VGA converter box.

http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/video-vga-gvm-2000.html

That is an example. I did a quick search and they all seem to be in the $75-$100 range. You could troll eBay and see if you can find a cheaper and/or used one.

What should I try adjusting to stop my dvd audio from getting out of sync during a movie?

Diver Dude

I have a basic home theatre setup with a low-end toshiba dvd player feeding into Onyko an receiver. From there the receive passes the video signal to my plama and sound to 5 speakers. For some reason as a dvd continues the audio gets out of sync (falls behind) the video. If I switch the chapters forward/back everything catches back up. The longer the movie, the more out of sync the two elements get. Cable signals do not have this issue.

What should I check?
Thanks for the great answer.

The setup in question is my secondary; a low end EDTV from Sylvania (6842PEM).

DVD player is a Toshiba SD-4000

My receiver is an Onkyo TX-SR504

Everything is connected using component cables (no HDMI on the tv or receiver). Sound from the dvd player goes to the receiver using a digital audio cable.

The receiver is fairly high end but the dvd player and plasma are not so I would imagine the issue lies with one or the other. I suppose the best thing to do at this point is just to swap in another dvd player and see if that fixes things.

Answer
Youâre experiencing what is commonly known as âLip Syncâ error most likely the result of an under-powered or poorly programmed image / video processor in your DVD player, AV receiver and/or display.

âVideo regularly undergoes digital signal processing over more than one frame of video causing the video signal to arrive later than the audio signal. Without the ability to digitally delay the audio signal to match the video signal in real-time consumers will continue to be exposed to the potentially annoying effects of lip-sync error, depending on equipment and source material. Lip-sync error becomes particularly irritating (depending on a personâs sensitivity) when the video is substantially delayed behind the audio by more than approximately 30 milliseconds.â

âVirtually all HDTVs now include some kind of video processing chip that performs complex tasks such as de-interlacing video signals, converting from the format/resolution of the source signal to the native resolution of the display, enhancing color appearance, removing noise, and so on. These video processing activities require that multiple frames of video be buffered and analyzed before each video frame is output and displayed. As a result, there exists a delay from the time the video is received into the TVâs input to the time the video is actually on the screen. Keep in mind that one frame of video at 60Hz refresh rate (common for todayâs HDTVs) corresponds to 16 msec. Since video processing typically requires anywhere from 2 to 5 frames of video to be buffered, this video processing results in 33 to 83 msec of latency. Humans are very sensitive to multimedia content where the audio is heard before the âlipsâ move (humans are less sensitive to perceiving audio that is slightly delayed behind the video). When the audio is more than 50 msec ahead of the video, the average viewer can detect this latency problem.â

âAlmost all HDTVs integrate audio delay electronics that automatically delay the audio signal going to the TVâs speakers to be in proper synchronization with the buffered video. However, when the audio is presented by a device other than the TV (such as by an A/V receiver), the TV no longer controls the audio signal and ensuing improper audio/video synchronization can be experienced.â

First things first check and see if any firmware updates have been released for your DVD player, AVR, and display. Next, check the ownerâs manuals for your display, DVD player and AVR to see if any of those components are equipped with some form of audio delay - either automatic or manual. If that fails to help you resolve your audio-video sync problem then your next step will be to track down the offending culprit(s). I suggest connecting your DVD player and AVR to a friends HDTV or ask a manager at one of your local A/V retailers if you can bring your DVD player and AVR to their showroom and try it with a couple of different displays, in each case always using the same connections that youâre at home.

If you provide the specific model numbers of your A/V equipment, a more detailed description of exactly how your equipment is connected, i.e., specifically which type of connections youâre using - HDMI, component, composite, S/PDIF, etc., and the specific type of source material, i.e., HD or SD video content, that is affected by the âLip Syncâ error, I or another Y!A contributor would (or should) be able to provide greater assistance.
________________________

Resources:

http://www.hdtvmagazine.com/articles/articles-author.php?id=16

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070508163453AAP9hwk

Charles A. Poynton, âHigh Definition Television and Desktop Computingâ
http://www.multimedia.edu.pl/invocom/MultimediaPL/txt/Poynton.pdf
________________________

Follow-up Reply:

Thanks for the additional information.

On page 58 of your Onkyo TX-SR504 Instruction Manual it states that the TX-SR504 receiver is equipped with an âA/V Syncâ setting. I would try adjusting the A/V Sync setting to see if it corrects the A/V sync error you're experiencing.

Quoted from page 58:

âWhen using progressive scanning on your DVD player, you may find that the picture and sound are out of sync. With this setting, you can correct this by delaying the audio signals. You can set it from 0 to 100 milliseconds (ms) in 20 millisecond steps.â

âNote: This setting is not available when the Pure Audio listening mode is used, or the Direct listening mode is used with an analog input signal.â

Onkyo TX-SR504 Instruction Manual
http://63.148.251.135/redirect_service.cfm?type=own_manuals&file=TX-SR504_En_Web_.pdf
 

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How do I price these items for a garage sale?

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Kaytee

I am moving overseas and selling almost all my stuff. I don't expect to get a lt o money for small items, but I was wondering how I can price electronics and small appliances such as:
19'' TV (retail $98)
Sanio DVD player (retail $50)
Sony boombox (retail $60)
Microwave (retail $60)
Recliner chair (retail $300)
Panasonic bread maker (retail $120)
Cuisinart immersion blender (retail $30)
All stuff is relatively new, well-functioning and very clean. And how do I price appliances which retail under $20 (such as waffle iron, minichoper, hand mixer, blender)?
I have never been to a garage sale and have no idea what people pay for what.

Answer
I know it hurts to sell for so much less than you paid, but used is used even if only a short time. I'd put or expect to get $50 on the TV, $25-$30 on the DVD player and boombox, you'll be lucky to get $20 on the microwave and bread maker. $10-$15 on the blender, but think you'll really get $10 or under. You can get toasters new for $4 - $6 at garage sales as well as your other small stuff. Start off with it a little higher than what you really want, so you have room to bargain. If you price it $15, but would be happy with $10 then you can give them $5 off and they feel they got a bargain! Make sure to put out plenty of readable signs with arrows, nothing worse than trying to find a sale and you can hardly read the signs and get plenty of change! They will hit you with a bunch of $20 in the morning and then you'll run out. Never save an item for someone with out a deposit. They say they will come back, but rarly do unless they've left a deposit. Then you may miss selling it to someone else. Don't be surprised when you have it priced $5 and they offer you $1! Stick to your guns and don't give your stuff away unless you want to. Best wishes on your sale and move!!

Is a up converting DVD player worth buying, does it work good with a HDTV?

Q. Is a up converting DVD player worth buying, does it work good with a HDTV?

Answer
Upconverting DVD players (or blu-ray players for that matter) are only worthwhile if you have a HDTV. They will do nothing to enhance your image on a regular TV.

Since blu-ray players will also upconvert DVDs on HDTVs, the only reason to buy just an upconverting DVD player instead of a blu-ray player is the fact that upconverting DVD players are under $50 whereas blu-ray players are about $150.

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can i use an upconversion dvd player with a regular tv?

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nutmeggers

i am looking for a new dvd player, and i am looking to spend between $50-100 (the price range i settled on b/c i think under $50 and it's a disposable machine - at least it has been my experience lately). my question is, the best rated dvd player i see at my local store is a dvd with upconversion. i looked up that term and find it connected with HDTV. I have a regular, run-of-the-mill toshiba tv. can i still use this dvd player? better yet - will the upconversion work on my regular tv, or is it a feature i shouldn't spend the $$ on? thanks!

Answer
You can still use the upconverting DVD player on a regular TV. Obviously it won't be able to upconvert, but the DVDs will still play.

Even entry level DVD players are providing upconversion now-a-days with many falling well within your price range, so don't worry about that.

And, if you do get a HDTV later on, all you'll need is a new cable to connect your DVD player to it, and all your DVDs will receive an instant upgrade.

What should I try adjusting to stop my dvd audio from getting out of sync during a movie?

Diver Dude

I have a basic home theatre setup with a low-end toshiba dvd player feeding into Onyko an receiver. From there the receive passes the video signal to my plama and sound to 5 speakers. For some reason as a dvd continues the audio gets out of sync (falls behind) the video. If I switch the chapters forward/back everything catches back up. The longer the movie, the more out of sync the two elements get. Cable signals do not have this issue.

What should I check?
Thanks for the great answer.

The setup in question is my secondary; a low end EDTV from Sylvania (6842PEM).

DVD player is a Toshiba SD-4000

My receiver is an Onkyo TX-SR504

Everything is connected using component cables (no HDMI on the tv or receiver). Sound from the dvd player goes to the receiver using a digital audio cable.

The receiver is fairly high end but the dvd player and plasma are not so I would imagine the issue lies with one or the other. I suppose the best thing to do at this point is just to swap in another dvd player and see if that fixes things.

Answer
Youâre experiencing what is commonly known as âLip Syncâ error most likely the result of an under-powered or poorly programmed image / video processor in your DVD player, AV receiver and/or display.

âVideo regularly undergoes digital signal processing over more than one frame of video causing the video signal to arrive later than the audio signal. Without the ability to digitally delay the audio signal to match the video signal in real-time consumers will continue to be exposed to the potentially annoying effects of lip-sync error, depending on equipment and source material. Lip-sync error becomes particularly irritating (depending on a personâs sensitivity) when the video is substantially delayed behind the audio by more than approximately 30 milliseconds.â

âVirtually all HDTVs now include some kind of video processing chip that performs complex tasks such as de-interlacing video signals, converting from the format/resolution of the source signal to the native resolution of the display, enhancing color appearance, removing noise, and so on. These video processing activities require that multiple frames of video be buffered and analyzed before each video frame is output and displayed. As a result, there exists a delay from the time the video is received into the TVâs input to the time the video is actually on the screen. Keep in mind that one frame of video at 60Hz refresh rate (common for todayâs HDTVs) corresponds to 16 msec. Since video processing typically requires anywhere from 2 to 5 frames of video to be buffered, this video processing results in 33 to 83 msec of latency. Humans are very sensitive to multimedia content where the audio is heard before the âlipsâ move (humans are less sensitive to perceiving audio that is slightly delayed behind the video). When the audio is more than 50 msec ahead of the video, the average viewer can detect this latency problem.â

âAlmost all HDTVs integrate audio delay electronics that automatically delay the audio signal going to the TVâs speakers to be in proper synchronization with the buffered video. However, when the audio is presented by a device other than the TV (such as by an A/V receiver), the TV no longer controls the audio signal and ensuing improper audio/video synchronization can be experienced.â

First things first check and see if any firmware updates have been released for your DVD player, AVR, and display. Next, check the ownerâs manuals for your display, DVD player and AVR to see if any of those components are equipped with some form of audio delay - either automatic or manual. If that fails to help you resolve your audio-video sync problem then your next step will be to track down the offending culprit(s). I suggest connecting your DVD player and AVR to a friends HDTV or ask a manager at one of your local A/V retailers if you can bring your DVD player and AVR to their showroom and try it with a couple of different displays, in each case always using the same connections that youâre at home.

If you provide the specific model numbers of your A/V equipment, a more detailed description of exactly how your equipment is connected, i.e., specifically which type of connections youâre using - HDMI, component, composite, S/PDIF, etc., and the specific type of source material, i.e., HD or SD video content, that is affected by the âLip Syncâ error, I or another Y!A contributor would (or should) be able to provide greater assistance.
________________________

Resources:

http://www.hdtvmagazine.com/articles/articles-author.php?id=16

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070508163453AAP9hwk

Charles A. Poynton, âHigh Definition Television and Desktop Computingâ
http://www.multimedia.edu.pl/invocom/MultimediaPL/txt/Poynton.pdf
________________________

Follow-up Reply:

Thanks for the additional information.

On page 58 of your Onkyo TX-SR504 Instruction Manual it states that the TX-SR504 receiver is equipped with an âA/V Syncâ setting. I would try adjusting the A/V Sync setting to see if it corrects the A/V sync error you're experiencing.

Quoted from page 58:

âWhen using progressive scanning on your DVD player, you may find that the picture and sound are out of sync. With this setting, you can correct this by delaying the audio signals. You can set it from 0 to 100 milliseconds (ms) in 20 millisecond steps.â

âNote: This setting is not available when the Pure Audio listening mode is used, or the Direct listening mode is used with an analog input signal.â

Onkyo TX-SR504 Instruction Manual
http://63.148.251.135/redirect_service.cfm?type=own_manuals&file=TX-SR504_En_Web_.pdf
 

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What is the best Divx dvd player under 50 dollars?

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cruzn727

Well I want to buy a dvd player that plays divx burned disks but I want to make sure I get a good dvd player. I dont have a big price range, my limit is like 50 bucks.

Answer
you want a good dvd player and you only have $50.00......if you want to make sure you get a good dvd player I would suggest save at least $150.00 more, nowadays you can get a great dvd player for around $200.00

can i use an upconversion dvd player with a regular tv?

nutmeggers

i am looking for a new dvd player, and i am looking to spend between $50-100 (the price range i settled on b/c i think under $50 and it's a disposable machine - at least it has been my experience lately). my question is, the best rated dvd player i see at my local store is a dvd with upconversion. i looked up that term and find it connected with HDTV. I have a regular, run-of-the-mill toshiba tv. can i still use this dvd player? better yet - will the upconversion work on my regular tv, or is it a feature i shouldn't spend the $$ on? thanks!

Answer
You can still use the upconverting DVD player on a regular TV. Obviously it won't be able to upconvert, but the DVDs will still play.

Even entry level DVD players are providing upconversion now-a-days with many falling well within your price range, so don't worry about that.

And, if you do get a HDTV later on, all you'll need is a new cable to connect your DVD player to it, and all your DVDs will receive an instant upgrade.

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