LiteOn Progressive Scan DVD+R/RW LVW-5101 DVD Recorder w/ TV or Camcorder Input Review

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(More customer reviews)The LVW-5101 was my first dvd recorder. I figured 139.99 was a bargain considering how new the technology was.

Unfortunately, the unit developed quirks right away like the clock that runs way too fast, picking up a few minutes every day.
Sometimes the unit stopped in the middle of a recording session and sometimes it started recording when it wanted. Either way it wasted my money because the disc was ruined.

Now it ruins discs that have been recorded but not finalized byoverwriting automatic formating because it does not recognize recordings made by itself. And it confuses dvd+r with dvd+rw, thereby ruining the disc.

I must say I am pretty sour on the Lite-on brand.

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LiteOn's LVW-5101 DVD Recorder sports convenient features that make it a snap to create great-looking DVD recordings of your favorite TV programs and cherished home videos. ----- This sleek, slimline recorder is as easy to use as it is to fit into your home entertainment center. ----- Fumbling with videotapes to find available space will be a thing of the past: when you insert a recordable disc, DVD Recorder tells you how much recording time is left and knows exactly where to begin recording. ----- Use erasable DVD+RW discs to record and view TV shows over and over, or make permanent recordings on inexpensive write-once DVD+R discs for playback on any compatible DVD player. ----- You can record your favorite TV shows, edit out the commercials and watch them in pure digital quality whenever you want! ----- Features progressive scan technology for sharper resolution and image quality, DVD+R/RW format for broad compatibility with existing DVD and CD players, one touch recording, Easy Track Navigator for simplified editing and playback, and full function remote control. ----- In addition to DVDs and audio CDs, the LVW-5101 is also compatible with VCDs, SVCDs, JPEG still images, and plays MP3 audio files. ---- A unique feature among DVD recorders, the LVW-5101 comes with a DV-Link connection port that allows you to connect the recorder to a digital video camcorder and digitalize video clips into DVD format that can be preserved forever. ---- You'll get impressively clear video playback from this progressive-scan DVD player. ----- The back of the LVW5101 has the following connections: RF in/out ports, S-Video in/out, RCA in/out, component-video out, digital out, and optical out. ----- Includes: Lite-On LVW5101 DVD player/recorder, remote control, 2 "AA" batteries, RCA connecting cable, and user's manual. ----- Warning: This product is not made or sold for the unauthorized recording of copyrighted works, including unauthorized recording from prerecorded copyrighted movies.

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Panasonic DMR-EZ37VS DVD-Recorder/VCR Combo with ATSC Tuner Silver Review

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(More customer reviews)After having this item for several weeks now I decided to write a review and share what I felt...

This product does exactly what it was made to do... HDMI, HDMI...Of course there is no HDMI it does NOT have it.First rule of online buying...DO NOT TRUST SELLERS SPEC'S.I always go the manufacturer and check the specs to verify that the item does what is advertised.In this case there is NO HDMI.I knew that going in so it wasn't a factor of this review.

The unit works great.The fit and finish was perfect.The unit is complex and the manual is written for someone who has a total understanding of how DVD's are produced and used.So if you understand that then the manual is not a problem.

The only reason I gave 4 stars is a feature (to some) called "divide".When making a "copy" of a home movie from VHS to DVD every so often it makes a "divide" based on a signal on the VHS tape.I understand it is trying to make logical chapter breaks, but I wish it was an option that I could control.That is my only main gripe.

The unit does have a small menu and title building section it works and is nice to have.I don't think you need more as I don't remember those dusty VHS having more than a half stuck label on them in the first place.

Overall I think this unit does what it does best and that is make copies.The extras of having a digital ATSC tuner is a nice add on to make this unit a great machine moving into the digital television age...

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DVD/VCR Recorder, With ATSC Digital Tuner, DV Input

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Toshiba SD-V296 Tunerless DVD VCR Combo Review

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(More customer reviews)There are so many things wrong with this unit that it's unusable and I have to buy another, different brand. It's the worst VCR I've had in 35 years.

Connectivity is limited, as noted by the previous reviewer. In my case, the hookup is RCA only so I can't connect it to an older TV with an RF coax.

Timer recording is so convoluted (actually, EVERYTHING is so convoluted) and you can't watch TV through the VCR while it's recording - it locks you into the DVD mode. In other words, if you set the timer, you can't watch TV or spot-record in the VCR mode. You have to shut off the unit to watch TV.

The sound level drops *depreciably* from the sound level of the TV, not only when playing VHS/ DVD tapes, but even when you just turn it on.

There's no auto-tracking and the tracking buttons do nothing to adjust the picture. The sound drops even lower playing VHS and you can't get rid of those rolling tracking lines. I haven't checked to see if this also happens on tapes recorded by this unit or if it just happens on tapes I've recorded on another unit.

The open/close button on the remote doesn't do what it's supposed to do. It either stops the action or else it cycles back and forth between open/close. I have to get up from the couch and manually press open/close from the unit itself.

Moving through/selecting the menus is primitive and so counter-intuitive. It takes forever. And the manual is totally useless.

The remote is convoluted and not user-friendly. It's also cheaply made - there are several spots where the plastic is splitting and I've only had it one month.

Rewind is excruciatingly slow.

I'm sure I'm forgetting some other really annoying problems. This unit is almost as primitive as VCRs/DVD players when they first came out. I bought Toshiba to get away from the SONYs I've been buying that die within a year, but it looks like I'll have to check out other brands now.

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DVD/VHS Combo DVD Player

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JVC DR-MV80B - DVD recorder/ VCR combo Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this from HSN a couple weeks after getting a 65 in Mitsubishi HDTV from them as well. I was thinking about getting a blu-ray player. When I saw this unit on air last weekend, I decided to try it. I really don't want to replace my movies again. I'm still replacing the VHS ones with DVDs as I find them on sale. This upconverts the regular DVD very nicely. The other bonus was that I could record my personal VHS tapes on DVD. I have my wedding and family functions that I would hate to lose. Not only was this easy to do, the DVD came out better than the VHS version. Just make sure you finalize the disc so you can play it on any DVD player.

I personally don't record anything from TV. But, there are several ways to set this up either with an HDMI cable, directly to your TV, thru a home theater system, or your cable/satellite box. It's not point and click to set up. You have to manually set it up to work, but it will record. As another reviewer stated, this will not record protected material. It's not the machine's fault. It's actually against the law to do so. Why would they allow you to record something for free when the production company wants to sell you their series on DVD?

For me, I got this to watch my current DVDs in the best high def format possible and transfer old VHS to DVD. So, this totally meets my expectations and then some. It does a fantastic job of upconverting DVDs and the VHS tapes look pretty good too. If you are looking for a great upconverting DVD player, that is a DVD-R, and has a VCR, too, this is the unit for you.

PS-I was able to use Sony DVD-R without any problems. This was not one of the recommended brands but [...].

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The JVC DR-MV80B DVD/VCR Combo Recorder is a quality multi-format DVD/VCR combo recorder that offers great features. This unit has a progressive-scan player capable of upconverting your current DVD library to a 1080p high-definition experience. Record your favorite home movies onto DVD-R/W, DVD+R/W and DVD-RAM discs with a choice of 4 different recording speeds. Enjoy Dolby Digital/DTS audio decoding, Timer-Link recording capability, DivX, DV-input, and HDMI-output. With multi-format playback capabilities, connectivity to virtually any A/V source, Quasi (S-VHS) playback, coaxial/optical digital-audio outputs, One-Touch (bi-directional) Dubbing, and 12-hour recording capability, your entertainment choices are endless with the JVC DR-MV80B. Just connect your digital video camera to the unit's DV-input terminal, and you're ready to record images onto a DVD recordable disc. With playback specifications that meet the standards of professionals, this recorder features a component video output for high-resolution low-distortion video playback. Front A/V inputs allow you to plug your accessories directly into the unit without having to pull it out of your entertainment center and messing with the rear inputs. This is a progressive scan DVD player, capable of scanning an entire video frame at once. Scan-lines commonly associated with interlaced video are drastically reduced. The result is a spectacularly clear image with no motion artifacts (stair-stepping), and details so sharp they seem as if they're etched onto the screen. If you're looking for a DVD player with exquisite audio playback, this unit will do the job. Use the coaxial or optical audio outputs to connect the DVD player to your home theater receiver and enjoy full Dolby Digital surround-sound entertainment. One-Touch Recording provides a simple and convenient way to make a recording.

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Philips DVDR3545V/37 1080p Upscaling DVDR/VCR Combo with Built-In Tuner Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a good box. It replaces a separate DVD player and vhs player,
and can record dvd as well. It has a built-in digital tuner, and up-
converts whatever it plays to the resolution of the tv. It has a digital
output (HDMI) to go the tv.
In my application, I use the tuner on the house antenna to get "free-from-air" digital broadcasts, while the cable input goes
directly to the tv. I didn't realize how important the upconverting
feature was until I saw it - it makes old media look .. better.
In my copious spare time, I hope to convert vhs tapes I want to
save to dvd - this box can do that offline, and unattended.
good value for the money.

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DVD Recorder, HiFi VHS VCR so you can play and record VCR and record you favorite VCR recording to DVD, Dual Media-records and plays in DVDR-R-RW and DVD+R+RW, Built ATSC digital SDTV tuner to recieve digital HD TV broadcasts, HDMI 1080p upscaling to deliver true HD picture performance, DivX to play downloaded PC movies and video DVD's, Progressive Scan, i-Link for easy connection to play and record your camcorder recording,Plays MP3/WMA, CD's, CD-R-RW, Video CD's

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Magnavox DVD Recorder/VCR Combo, HDMI 1080p Up-Conversion, No Tuner (Manufacturer Refurbished) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this after returning a similarly-priced tunerless player-only combo product made by Samsung.That one would only output VHS over the composite line.No component.No HDMI.Apparently some upscaling or signal processing is involved in making the VHS play over those outputs, but the Magnavox outputs VHS over all three types of cables.I don't need to use two inputs on my tv, and I don't need to find my tv remote to switch inputs if I want to watch a tape.

Picture quality is excellent for dvd, VHS, and the cable-box signal I'm running through the player. The VHS picture is not as good as dvd, but I didn't expect it to be.It's still a high quality four head VCR/VHS player that looks tons better than my now dead one from 2001.

I tested the recording functions, which I don't generally use, and they work great, even with cheap dvds.Set-up was easy, and I didn't have any trouble figuring out the remote.

The long and short of it is that I was able to replace my dead vcr at a reasonable price with something that suits my current needs and home entertainment configuration.

Please note that I ordered this model refurbished.The manual that came with it indicates that it is a class A.I recommend that you contact the seller to make sure that you're going to get the A model.

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Dust off those video tapes and enjoy VHS movie formats with the Magnavox DVD Recorder & 4-Head Hi-Fi VCR. It features 1080p upconversion and 2-way dubbing, so you can record VHS tapes to DVD, or vice versa. Plus, the Magnavox DVD Recorder & 4-Head Hi-Fi VCR can record for up to six hours ?Çö so sit back and enjoy the show.* Magnavox DVD Recorder & 4-Head Hi-Fi VCR:1080p Up Conversion * Progressive Scan Video Out * 5-Speed for Up to 6-hours Recording * Dolby Digital Stream Out * 2 Way Dubbing (VCR>DVD, DVD>VCR) * Satellite Link Recording * S-Video Input/Output * HDMI Output

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NEW LG ALL MULTI REGION CODE ZONE FREE DVD RECORDER PLAYER VCR COMBO WITH DIGITAL ATSC TUNER and HDMI 1080p Upconverting (Remote Control Included, Free HDMI Cable) Review

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(More customer reviews)Once again LG comes out with a superior product.This combo recorder was a replacement for my analog unit, which still works fine.I just wanted to upgrade to HD with the 1080P upconversion capability.I tried several DVDs in this unit.The first was was the old Errol Flynn classic, "Robin Hood."OH MY GOD!I've watched this movie numerous times and I've never seen it like this.Some of the scenes were so crisp, it looked like 3D.Then I put in "Back to the Future II."Outstanding picture. But wait...there's more!

I record a couple of T.V. programs for the wife every week.They had a marathon one day, so I went through the day's episodes and there were several we had seen.I scheduled the times I wanted the recorder to record.There were gaps between the times and the recorder turns off after it's recorded the first episode.My old recorder would stay off and I would have to turn it back on.Not with the LG.That thing kept turning off, then back on to record the next time, then off, then on. It was fantastic!The other thing was my last machine would not record the entire 4 hrs. on the DVD in LP mode.It would stop 8 minutes short.Not the LG.That baby recorded every minute. FABULOUS.

Lastly, I just want to mention that I have NEVER opened the instruction manual.I'm no brain surgeon, but I figured it out quickly and with ease.Also, the remote automatically recognized my VIZIO T.V. and will control not only the recorder, but the T.V. too.I didn't have to do a thing.

I have been buying LG products for years for my computer. I have always been happy with their products. I took a chance with this combo recorder and I would recommend it to anyone.I guess the manufacturer realized they had a winner too, because after I bought mine, the price went up $50.GREAT machine!!

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The versatile LG Super Multi-Region DVD recorder/VCR with digital tuner is a DVD recorder, a VCR, and a digital TV tuner-all in one space-saving unit. Record from DVD to videotape, and videotape to recordable DVD, all at an up-scaled rate of 1080p. The built in tuner supports both Digital High Definition Channles and Analog Channels. SUPER MULTI FORMAT DISC RECORDING Record to all current DVD disc formats with Super Multi Format Recording: DVD??R /DVD??RW/DVD+R Double Layer/DVD-RAM USB MEDIA PLUS Digital music, photos and video with USB Media Plus. 1080p UP-SCALING Superior image quality and convenience with DVD/VCR 1080p up-scaling via HDMI output DIGITAL TUNER Watch and record digital broadcasts from antenna or cable connections DIGITAL CABLE/SATELLITE BOX CONTROLER Easy scheduled recording from most digital cable/digital satellite boxes with Set-Top Box Controller DIGITAL CAMCORDER INPUT Convenient recording and editing from digital camcorders with DV(1394) Input Recording LG SIMPLINK??? Allows for convenient control of other LG SimpLink products using the existing HDMI connection

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NEW JVC ALL MULTI REGION CODE ZONE FREE DVD RECORDER PLAYER VCR COMBO WITH DIGITAL ATSC TUNER and HDMI 1080p Upconverting (Remote Control Included, Free HDMI Cable) Review

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(More customer reviews)NOT region code free, would not play my Region 2 discs.

I've had JVC DVD and combo players before this one and all played PAL format discs without modification.If you can get past the Region code issue, the DR-MV150B (for $90 less) will likely afford you the ability to play the occasional PAL format disc.

This unit does not have a PAL/NTSC video converter.Region 0 PAL discs I tested had minor artifacts/text edge bright spots.My Pioneer player that is modified with a converter did a better job of the same discs.

Recording CATV was a bust.Silly thing said the programs were Copy Protected and would not record.My Panasonic recorder had no issues with the same programs.The Panny is 3 years old - maybe the darlings at the Swamp on the Potomac trough have been again bought by the movie industry and passed a law requiring manufacturers to add something so we cannot record anything vaguely interesting.So much for time shifting the 2am movie.

Amazon has an excellent return policy.I returned this unit and did a nice polish job on the Panny ....

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DVD+VHS Recorder with Versatile Compatible Formats including DivX(R), featuring ATSC Digital/NTSC Analog Tuners, HDMI Output with 1080p/720p Up-Conversion (DVD/VHS) * VHS Playback via the same output connection as DVD * Playable Formats: VHS Hi-Fi, DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, +RW, +R, +R (Dual), CD, SVCD/VCD, CD-R/RW, WMA/MP3/JPEG Digital Still/DivX(R) (CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, +R/+RW) * Recordable Formats: VHS Hi-Fi, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, +RW, +R * ATSC (Digital) Tuner: 8 VSB (2-69), Clear QAM (1-135) * NTSC (Analog) Tuner: VHF (2-13), UHF (14-69), CATV (1-135) # HDMI Output with 1080p/720p Up-Conversion (DVD/VHS) # i.LINK Connection (DV Input) # SQPB # Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Output (DVD) and Digital Output (VHS) # Component/S-Video Outputs (DVD/VHS) # DVD Recorder Combo Advantage - VHS Playback via Same Output Connection as DVD # Super MPEG Encode Pre-Processor # Super MPEG Post Processor # 10-bit/54MHz Video D/A Converter # DVD<->VHS Dubbing (non copy protected material only) # 12-Hour DVD Recording (on Double-Sided Disc) # One-Touch Recording # Manual Timer Programming # Playlist-based Editing (DVD) # 1.5x Quick Playback with Sound (DVD) # High-Resolution GUI (English/French/Spanish/Portuguese) # Stylish, Slim Design - Only 2-7/8" (71.5mm) High

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LG RC897T Multi-Format DVD Recorder and VCR Combo with Digital Tuner Review

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(More customer reviews)As a satisfied owner of an LG HDTV, I bought this DVD/VCR combo recorder fully expecting to be likewise happy with the quality of the images produced by another LG product. Unfortunately, I had to box it up for return the same day I got it. The problem with the product is one that I hadn't anticipated, but which further very specifically-targeted reading online revealed as a known problem with LG's DVD recorders. That problem is what various message-boarders and bloggers call "image over-processing". Translate that as "too much anti-aliasing" (image-smoothing) or "too much blur". And it was not just on the recorded images. For the minute you switch from the LG TV's internal tuner to the LG recorder's internal tuner, there's an instant layer of "smoothing" that is pronounced enough to be distracting. ...I am talking, depending on your threshold of sensitivity to such things, a potential headache-inducing level of fuzziness.

If you purchase this product hoping to use it to archive your family videos, no way it can do them justice. If you plan to use it as a down and dirty digital era VCR, grabbing episodes of shows you intend to record over once you watch them a single time, it is really not quite servicable for that. All this keeps pulling me back to one head-shaker of a question: What were the people at LG thinking? At nearly three hundred bucks, the quality of the LG RC897T is a major disappointment.

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Super Multi 1080p DVD Recorder+VCR Combi, D2A Tuner, LG Simple Link, USB Media Plus, STB Control

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