S-Video OUT support IS included with the KD1800U, as is a coaxial S/PDIF port and an optical Toslink port for Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound reproduction.
Rear connection ports are somewhat spartan but effective
The KD1800U doesn't offer an integrated DD 5.1 decoder, so users will need to have an audio receiver/amplifier that includes a decoder in order to hear full DD 5.1 sound sourcing.
Right out of the box the KD1800U impressed us with its sharp silver-toned casing, and sturdiness of weight. The heavier the weight usually equals a more stable DVD playback platform, thanks to a lower chance of image corrupting distortion from various vibrations that tend to wreak havoc with some low-cost lightweight players.
The front panel of the KD1800U is straightforward, with thin buttons for Power, Tray Open/Close, Title, Menu, Play, Pause, and Stop surrounding the LCD display.
KD1800U main controls
On the very right side of the player is a multi-function jog wheel that controls the various on-screen menus the KD1800U is capable of displaying, as well as basic FF and RW functions should the user lose the remote control that's equipped with the player.
The remote unit is a good-sized one, with well-defined controls for all possible viewing/audio options. The ergonomic layout of the buttons aren't up to the standard of the bottom line DVD players from Sony or Panasonic, and it may take new users a while to learn the Konka-layout format.
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Once familiarity with the design is achieved through using the remote over time, it seems fine to us however.