I just want to use this as a television hooked up to a dvd player. Is this a good choice for simple use and is it easy to set up just to watch dvds
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Set up is totally easy--the picture is better with an HDMI cable. For regular (non-HD quality) dvds, I found the picture a bit blurry, especially with fast motion. It could have just been the set I bought, but it wasn't my favorite for watching dvds (I ended up returning the TV because motion just looked blurry on it, but it doesn't bother everyone, so you might be just fine with it. Set up is totally easy, though.
919944
I am using this TV only on a satellite receiver. It does, however, have 4 HDMI connectors, and I am using a DVD player on another Panasonic TV (2 connectors) very easily. You plug it in, and just switch to the other slot. I am using a Panasonic DVD player, but this has entirely to do with price and optional wireless connectivity. This TV is, I think, much more attractive than the models in black.
919945
set up is intuitive, in my case the calibration was a time consuming, but set up seemed easy and you can call tech support for help. of course DVD player functions with this, it works the same as any other TV. but in my opinion, with all great smart features this seems ki rather pricey for such simple usage. hope this helps!
919946
It has a beautiful bright picture and I am really pleased with it. I hooked it all up & I am a 66 yr old woman. Only have hooked o DVR cable box & I use the Internet wireless for Netflix, Hulu etc. This TV was more than other white ones but the quality is excellent. It was all very easy.
919947
Hi ajs,This TV is a fantastic choice for DVD viewing. Setup is really intuitive and the picture is great even if you just use the out-of-the-box settings, though I'd recommend changing them for the best picture.
919948
My boyfriend set this up for me, and he's not especially a tech-y guy. This is the main TV in my house, and it's set up to my cable box/DVR and to a separate DVD player. Both work great. You use the 'input' button the remote to toggle between the TV and DVD player.
919949
I feel this is a very good choice for simple use and is quite easy to set up! My set is set up without paying Comcast the extra money for digital viewing and still has a good picture. Also, my set is still on the factory settings.
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Hello Gail, I bought mine several years ago for my wife. She uses it at work and to this day she has yet to have any problems with it. She watches it everyday at work during lunch. My suggestion is to make sure you have it on the right settings for watching TV,DVD,and aux input, if you try all those and the picture still doesn't work then you may need to send it in to Coby. The only other thing that I may say is the region setting may be off but, only if the picture doesn't work for the DVD only, if you aren't getting any picture on any of the input methods there may be some internal malfunction going on. Hope this helps. Hello Gail, I bought mine several years ago for my wife. She uses it at work and to this day she has yet to have any problems with it. She watches it everyday at work during lunch. My suggestion is to make sure you have it on the right settings for watching TV,DVD,and aux input, if you try all those and the picture still doesn't work then you may need to send it in to Coby. The only other thing that I may say is the region setting may be off but, only if the picture doesn't work for the DVD only, if you aren't getting any picture on any of the input methods there may be some internal... » Read More Hello Gail, I bought mine several years ago for my wife. She uses it at work and to this day she has yet to have any problems with it. She watches it everyday at work during lunch. My suggestion is to make sure you have it on the right settings for watching TV,DVD,and aux input, if you try all those and the picture still doesn't work then you may need to send it in to Coby. The only other thing that I may say is the region setting may be off but, only if the picture doesn't work for the DVD only, if you aren't getting any picture on any of the input methods there may be some internal malfunction going on. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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When you say "cable connection," do you mean coaxial cable only? If that's the only input your TV has, you won't be able to use this. I think the extra expense of this player's upscaling ability would be lost on your tv. You could get a less expensive DVD player with similar results.
1893058
The TV is pretty much ready to use on of the box. Although I would recommend something to protect your investment like a surge protector or UPS. If you don't already have an HDMI cable and your cable box/ DVD player has an HDMI output, then you can get it here for under $20. I did, and it works great. If your cable box is not HDTV, then you can buy an antenna to pick up over-the-air HDTV, if it's available in your area...old bunny ears antenna may work. Good luck!
1230084
I have used it to record episodes of t.v. shows and a few football games to DVD. I was able to watch them later with no issues. Note: I use broadcast television. I do not have cable or satellite.
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I have used it to record episodes of t.v. shows and a few football games to DVD. I was able to watch them later with no issues.Note: I use broadcast television. I do not have cable or satellite.
1699831
You get a three connection video cable. You hook up to a TV with the video - left and right audio through the standard video plugins on the set. You only get the old standard TV video output so I don't know why you would use this as DVD player.
413655
Yes, your DVD will work fine... though limited in its connections, it is still a great buy. I listed all the info in my review. Nothing new that is not covered there already by myself and the others. The best manner to connect the DVD will be with an HDMI wire ($5 -$10) if the DVD player has such an input. If not perhaps a component video wire ( RED, GREEN, BLUE ) combined with RCA wire for the audio.
695761
I grabbed my manual (that in itself is a plus) and it has many ports for just about any device you can think of including multiple ways you can hook up a DVD player. So go for it. My TV is still happy sitting on my kitchen counter.
1361368
It has a set of Audio Video connections so you can use an RCA cable to connect your DVD player. Make sure to order a cable if you don't have one already. Search Amazon for Audio Video cable or RCA cable. Get at least a 6ft. A great TV for the money. My son used it in college, now I have it in my bedroom hanging on the wall with a bluray player. I love this TV, you will too.
1541621
As long as you have a DVD player. This model is optimized for office work. So laptops etc. it works great as a starter home theater though.
887105
Hi,It is very easy to use. Just plug into the USB ports on your laptop and activate/play your DVD (note that this player comes with a double USB port connector, so it is helpful if your computer system has double USB ports side by side, if not, it will be helpful to get a multi-USB port device).
1325205
Really? I have this unit, and I didn't even know it played music CDs. But I have to admit I use it mostly as a TV for watching the news while I'm in the kitchen. I have used the DVD function but have not tried the radio part of it and didn't even know if would play music CDs. That's good to know! One more thing I have discovered is that the remote has such tiny buttons, it's hard to hit the ones you want. But that's a minor complaint.
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Hi,There is no remote and it is not a standardized DVD Player to connect to tv or monitor. As everyone else are pointing out earlier, this is an optical drive to be install internally for desktop PC. Let's point out the simple thing, this is considered a computer optical drive, where we think you are looking for a DVD player. We know this optical drive is much cheaper, but it would not suit on what you may be looking for in terms of a simple dvd player or portable disc player. Good luck!
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It's a decent remote, the DVD player and my TV respond well to it after the DVD player has been started for about twenty to thirty seconds. You can open/close the DVD player with the remote, it has all the typical DVD remote settings (stop, fast forward, rewind, pause, play, menu) and can work with most TVs for at least volume, and has the number pad and directions so if it works with your TV it can be used for just about anything. Honestly, I think the people who said it didn't work well or was too basic either had really fancy DVD players or didn't read the manual, because it works like any other DVD player I've ever had but with the plus of playing any DVD I can buy. It's a decent remote, the DVD player and my TV respond well to it after the DVD player has been started for about twenty to thirty seconds. You can open/close the DVD player with the remote, it has all the typical DVD remote settings (stop, fast forward, rewind, pause, play, menu) and can work with most TVs for at least volume, and has the number pad and directions so if it works with your TV it can be used for just about anything. Honestly, I think the people who said it didn't work well or was too basic either had really fancy DVD players or didn't read the manual, because it works like... » Read More It's a decent remote, the DVD player and my TV respond well to it after the DVD player has been started for about twenty to thirty seconds. You can open/close the DVD player with the remote, it has all the typical DVD remote settings (stop, fast forward, rewind, pause, play, menu) and can work with most TVs for at least volume, and has the number pad and directions so if it works with your TV it can be used for just about anything. Honestly, I think the people who said it didn't work well or was too basic either had really fancy DVD players or didn't read the manual, because it works like any other DVD player I've ever had but with the plus of playing any DVD I can buy. « Show Less
1564621
I have had mine for a few months now and I am very happy with it. The remote buttons are a little tricky, but I love being able to watch DVDs from any region.
1350823
I only use mine now to switch to my dvd player when needed, so this hasn't been an issue for me. I got mine when I had my dvd player and older Tivo on it....and don't remember ever having any problems...it worked great for me...