Samsung DVD-AR650 Review:

The Samsung DVD-AR650 DVD Recorder and Player is a component for your home-theater system. Samsung DVD-AR650 will let you record from analog as well as digital TV channel sources on DVD-RAM and DVD-R - RW discs. Samsung DVD-AR650 is also dual-layer record compatible. HDMI upconversion 720p/1080i Dual layer recording on all available formats Progressive scan DVD One Touch Recording EZ record function Auto chapter creator Auto fit recording Compatible with DivX Front DV input for digital camcorder transfer Plays DVD/R/RW/RAM - CD/R/RW/DA - MP3/MPEG4/WMA/JPEG. 2 video inputs / 1 video output 1 S-video input / 1 S-video output 1 component video output Analog audio input/output Optical and coaxial digital audio output.

I bought this Samsung DVD-AR650 and have been using it for about 3 days now. Everything seems to be working well! I have it set up with my Samsung 32 inch LCD HDTV (780P) using the HDMI output. I also have standard cable with no cable box just coaxial coming in from the wall. (thus the need for the built in tuner) So far I’ve recorded from TV (using DVD-RW) and also watched a DVD.

Positives-Easy set up and use, great picture and sound, excellent menus for set up and programming, cool design.

Negatives-Low level hum at all times even when power is off, Digital stations take a long time to scan (50 min although it does warn you of that in the manual) EPG only works with Digital stations, which I don’t use anyway.

Overall, I love Samsung DVD-AR650! The purpose was to replace the old VCR/DVD combo and get an upconversion DVD player. Both tasks have been accomplished very nicely. It runs very quiet, although it is all the time. I assume it is the built-in fan. Picture quality and sound are great. I definitely would recommend this unit. I give it 4 1/2 stars.

Other info-I ordered Samsung DVD-AR650 through Amazon from J&R music world ($209) and it arrived in 3 days no problems. I also bought the HDMI cable through Amazon from Eforcity ($3.30 + shipping $8.00 total) It works great as well, and you can’t beat the price.

—– By Ken D.

Samsung DVD-AR650 Features

• Multi Layer Recording RAM/+R-R+RW-RW –records and displays in standard definition only
• Dual Layer Recording on -R disc
• HDMI Selectable Upconversion, DIVX, Cable Box Control
• Auto Chapter Creator, Auto Fit Recording
• One Touch Recording Electronic Program Guide (EPG)

Samsung DVD-AR650 Specifications

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