View Full Version : TOSHIBA SD-4980 is complete Garbage. I need Help :)
MySti
12-04-2005, 01:58 PM
I have Samsung HLP 5656w. DLP tv.
and i bought sd-4980 toshiba HDMI upconverting DVD player. OH MAN. its such a garbage. It freezes every 5-10 min for 1-3 seconds. on any movies. Original and Burned dvds.... well yea its only 79$ at COSTCO.
Can anyone recommend good cheap dvd player.
Will I see big difference with Regular Progressive DVD player (420P) over these upconverting DVD players? 720P
Ratman
12-04-2005, 04:18 PM
Does that 'freezing' occur if you set the player to output 480p?
Have you tried component cables?
MySti
12-04-2005, 04:22 PM
It occur on any one of them. 480P, 720P, 1080i.
and using component cables I think will defeat the whole purpus of using HDMI.
At least thats my understanding.
Ratman
12-04-2005, 04:26 PM
You only need HDMI to upconvert to 720p/1080i. So no, it doesn't defeat the purpose if your considering a new progressive scan player.
If you need a new upscaling player... then it'll cost more than $79.
MySti
12-04-2005, 04:34 PM
ok. I understand that it will cost more . :) but whats a good reliable model?
I hear good things about Samsung 800 series upconverting DVD players.
Ratman
12-04-2005, 04:47 PM
It depends...
How do you know it's not your TV?
Try component cables and see what happens.
IMO... if it works fine, then enjoy until Blu-Ray or HD-DVD players are available and apply your $$ to one of those players. Then you can use your HDMI cable.
MySti
12-04-2005, 05:00 PM
Sounds good.
I will probably pick up good Progressive DVD player and use component inputs.
(oh tv works good because i can play dvd from Xbox with compnonent cables)
Ratman
12-04-2005, 05:05 PM
Again, I ask... why not try component cables with your existing DVD player and see what happens? It may save you a few $$.
I meant that perhaps the HDMI input of your TV may be at fault (or the HDMI portion of the DVD player). Therefore, my suggestion may be applicable.
MySti
12-04-2005, 05:17 PM
Well then the Freeze happens. You can HEAR the dvd player is trying to read dvd. You know what i mean? So I dont think its HDMI input is bad. its either DVD player or DvD player :)
Ratman
12-04-2005, 05:22 PM
Well perhaps that should have been mentioned from the start?
So... get a new DVD player or DvD player.
MySti
12-04-2005, 05:24 PM
hehe :) for sure one of those :)
Yea sorry about that. forgot to mention about that Read problem on dvdplayer.
waltchan
12-06-2005, 01:10 AM
I have Samsung HLP 5656w. DLP tv.
and i bought sd-4980 toshiba HDMI upconverting DVD player. OH MAN. its such a garbage. It freezes every 5-10 min for 1-3 seconds. on any movies. Original and Burned dvds.... well yea its only 79$ at COSTCO.
Can anyone recommend good cheap dvd player.
Will I see big difference with Regular Progressive DVD player (420P) over these upconverting DVD players? 720P
This is a common problem found in the Toshiba SD-4980 and the Costco version SD-K850. There is a design problem, not manufacturing. If you exchange it, you will get the same results. I already went through two SD-4980s and two SD-K850s, all have the three seconds freeze anywhere during playback. These units are not made by Toshiba, so you know why.
Matt27
12-06-2005, 02:57 AM
Have you settled with a dvd player walter?
If your looking, look into either a sony,panasonic or pioneer, they make some of the best dvd players out there.
waltchan
12-06-2005, 03:29 AM
Matt27,
Where have you been? Everybody at AVS Forum misses you very much.
Ratman
12-06-2005, 08:22 AM
There is a design problem, not manufacturing. These units are not made by Toshiba, so you know why.
Who designed the players then? ( I would guess Toshiba)
They are to blame, not the manufacturer (which which all know is Orion).
If my assumption is correct, your comment doesn't hold water.
MySti
12-06-2005, 02:09 PM
What you guys think about Samsung 800 series?
