Norcent DP300 DVD Player , Silver
A Nice Cheap DVD Player
I got this player mainly for the multi-region function hack that I read from other customers, and for my daughters been able to watch the dvd+r's that I made for them. My first generation Sony player(cost 33 times of what I paid for this machine) that they were using did not read recordable dvds. Well, the multi-region hack did not work on this machine(yes, it didn't claim to be able to.).<br />Some observations that I'd like to share with others:<br />My player came with a manual that seemed to be returned, it had finerprints all over it. I looked inside and saw that the drive and the circuit board were marked manufactured Nov 2002! My guess is that this might be a reconditioned unit with updated firm ware.<br />Some people complained about the sound. Try go to audio in the menu and make adjustment in SPDIF. <br />My 4:3 Sony XBR tv.s auto Anamorphic function did not work with this player. It seems the DP300 only down convert picture to letterbox resolution, but I could be wrong.<br />I am keeping this unit. It works within its limitations as advertised. Picture quality is ok if used with tv screen no more than 27&quot;. But if you have a wide screen projection tv I would get a progressive player for just a few dollars more.<br />p.s. make sure you are careful loading disc into drawer as I found with the new less expensive dvd players it's easy to ruined laser tracking if accidently put in more than one disc at a time(stacking).