Editorial Review

The progressive-scanning SD-V391 is a convenient, one-unit source for high-quality DVD and VHS entertainment. The DVD deck plays a variety of optical content, including DVD-Video, DVD-R, audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and video CD, as well as MP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio) music files recorded on CD-R and CD-RW discs. A four-head, hi-fi VCR provides exciting stereo playback for your entire library of VHS tapes. You can even copy non-Macrovision-protected DVDs to videotape--perfect for sharing edited, DVD-based home movies with loved ones.Read more

Features

• Space-saving combination DVD player and 4-head, hi-fi VCR
• ColorStream Pro progressive-scan outputs with 3:2 pulldown offers seamless, flicker-free image on high-definition and HD-ready screens
• MP3 and WMA Audio Playback with Coaxial and Optial TosLink Digital Audio Outputs
• VCR includes 19-micron heads for clear EP recording, auto clock set, auto head cleaner, and commercial skip
• DVD-Video/CD/Video CD Playback, and DVD-R/CD-R/CD-RW Compatible playback

Reviews (31)

Toshiba is sending me a new unit!!
I bought mine in Oct. of 2003. I have the same problem with the DVD player that others have been complaining about.I called Toshiba and a VERY nice lady is sending me a new updated model as soon as I send in my old unit.The trick is to call Toshiba's Customer Service number (800) 631-3811. Loved it till it broke
Loved the easy hook-up, easy use of remote, looked nice and played fine.Purchased 11-06-03, and the DVD part stopped without warning 05-29-04.The kids never touched this one; it was all for Mommy and therefore subject to only gentle use.Now if you put a DVD in, it takes a long time to load, then comes up "ERR."And now the door makes a grinding noise when it opens.Severely disappointed, heartbroken, etc.Apparently VCRs, DVD players, and these combo units are meant to be disposable - work six months and then discard.If so, we may as well disregard brand names and buy the cheapest ones available.Forget quality, reliability, and pride of workmanship - those are things of the past.

Globalization: You get what you pay for (and deserve)
Like cheap prices on products made in China? Do you actually expect them to work like Japanese electronics manufactured in the 1980's just because the Japanese brand is printed on the cabinet? Get real. There's no such a thing as a free-lunch.DVD margins are too low.So is quality. Period.Read more

Subjects:  1. sd391, 391, sv-d391, svd-391, sd391    2. sdv39, sdv3, sd-v3, sd-v39, s-dv391    3. sdv-39, combination, tosheba, toshbia    4. sd-v39   

Features

• NTSC Progressive Scan output for DVD - no quality loss in picture
• Compatible with various disc formats - DVD-Video, DVD-RW/-R, +RW/+R, CD, Video CD, SVCD and CD-R/W
• SQPB (S-VHS Quasi Playback) allows a VHS video deck to playback a tape in Super VHS with regular VHS resolution
• VHS Hi-Fi Stereo Sound - broad dynamic range for VHS audio, for the best in analog sound
• 30-second commercial skip - Just push a button to zip past the commercials

Reviews (1)

Buyer beware!
I bought THREE of these things over the last two years ... at least two of them from Amazon. (The actual model number was different -- XVC20U in black -- but it's basically the same combo deck they've been selling for several years now.)
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Editorial Review

For quick setup and a clear picture, Sony's SLV-779HF is a cut above bargain basement VCRs. This model's expanded features will even satisfy home-theater buffs looking for brand-name quality at a reasonable price.Read more

Features

• VHS hi-fi stereo; MTS stereo TV reception
• 4-head dual-azimuth/crystal-clear effects
• Front AV inputs EasySearch system with on-screen navigation bar
• Sony cable-mouse control capable
• Limit 2 per customer

Reviews (6)

It's a sony!
I've been without a vcr for a couple of months and have been reading different reviews. I have always like sony, but after reading some reviews I was worried about this model. I went for it anyway and am very pleased.Best I have ever had and very easy to set up. It's does have a cable mousethat you can get for about $20 and that let's you record with dss and cablebox's while useing your timer. You can't do that with most vcr's so Ithought that was a nice option. Anyway the picture is great, it's easy tohook up, and has some nice options. I'm tickled!

Great picture but no replacement parts available
I have had this VCR for several months now and have enjoyed it since the day I bought it and hooked it up.The sound and picture quality are excellent. A bust!
I've hooked up lots of VCRs and this is the only one that wanted a cable mouse!What the heck is that?2-4 weeks to get one.Nothing worked asdescribed in the manual.I wanted a Sony but I've got a learningdisability and I couldn't figure this out.Neither could my wife who has a4 year computer science degree.And no you skeptics, our clocks don'tflash 12 at the house. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Cassette Recorders (Recorder) (VCRs, VCR)    2. Hi-Fi Stereo (HiFi)    3. sony 4-head    4. VCR+ (VCR Plus)    5. SLV779HF   

Editorial Review

Now you can compile seamless highlight tapes from your home-video footage to send to your friends and family--and you can even add a musical soundtrack. JVC's high-resolution S-VHS HR-S5912U is loaded with sophisticated features like insert editing and audio dubbing. It also features conveniences like SVHS ET (Expansion Technology, which lets you record broad-bandwidth Super VHS signals on affordable standard-VHS tapes) and a child lock, which keeps "unauthorized" viewers from watching or taping specific channels and time slots.Read more

Features

• S-VHS and VHS recording and playback with insert editing and flying erase head for seamless "cutting" between scenes
• Super VHS ET Recording derives S-VHS quality from standard VHS tapes; gold-plated front AV inputs accommodate a camcorder or gaming console
• 1-year, 8-event express programming; VCR Plus+ with cable-box control
• Includes full-function multibrand TV/cable/DBS-compatible remote control with glowing keys
• Measures 17.2 x 3.8 x 9.8 inches (W x H x D)

Editorial Review

Watch movies from VHS tape or from premium-quality progressive-scan DVD, view digital-image slide shows, listen to audio CDs with crystal-clear sound, or play homemade MP3 CDs through living-room speakers--all from one affordable, space-saving device. The Philips DVD750VR also lets you record off-air in hi-fi stereo sound and watch a camcorder or hook up a gaming console through its convenient front-panel audio/video inputs. Picture-CD functionality includes one-by-one playback and image zoom.Read more

Features

• Space-saving DVD/VCR combination with front-panel AV input for camcorder or game console
• Progressive-scan output for seamless, flicker-free images on high-definition and HD-ready TVs
• Plays DVD-Video, MP3 CD, CD-R, CD-RW, audio CD, and VHS tapes
• 4-head stereo hi-fi VCR with SQPB (S-VHS playback at VHS resolution)
• Coaxial digital-audio output passes Dolby Digital, DTS surround sound; 3D sound simulates surround through 2 channels

Reviews (29)

JUST SAY NO!!!!!!
I am very frustrated with this product AND the support (or lack of) from Philips. This product began malfunctioning shortly after the 1-year warranty ended. I first began having problems with the DVD player. The DVD would either be read slowly or not at all. Eventually, I could not play anything in the DVD player. Now the VCR is no longer working. The video tape is stuck inside and I have the message "Err 2" blinking on the display. When I reported these problems to Philips, I received the following message:
The worst of the worst!The Gigli of DVD players!
For a $135 I got a DVD player that only lasted one year before it stopped working.You'd think Philips outsourced production of this DVD player to IKEA and customer support to the DMV.Do not waste your money on this piece of junk.Oh, and good luck trying to find a Philips product support site for this piece of crap.If Philips won't stand by its products, why should you?Philips should really take the walk of shame on this one.No soup for you!

DVD player broke after a year!
It was very disappointing to have an expensive (at the time of purchase over $200) piece of equipment break shortly after a year. and just after the warranty also ran out. The DVD player started skipping, then there was a clicking sound, and then finally a disc error, saying it can't read it, when the disc is perfectly fine and works in other players. The laser must be extremely poor in this machine. I will not buy another Phillips product.
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Subjects:  1. dvd-750, dvd-750vr, dvd750, d-vd750vr    2. dv-d750, dv-d750vr, d-vd750, 750vr, 750    3. vcr/dvd, dvd combination, vcr, progressivescan    4. progresive, phillips, dvd75, dvd-75    5. dvd75vr, dvd with vcr, vcr with dvd   

Editorial Review

The Sylvania DVC865F Progressive Scan DVD/VCR Dual Deck provides the perfect hybrid solution for the serious movie enthusiast. With both a high-end DVD and equally feature-rich VCR, this unit will free space in your component stack and still let you enjoy your entire film library, regardless of format. The player reads DVD Video discs, DVD -R/RW discs, Audio CDs, CD-RWs, CD-Rs and also plays MP3 files. Read more

Features

• Progressive-scan DVD video output renders seamless, flicker-free images on high-definition and HD-ready TVs
• 4-head hi-fi stereo VCR with 19-micron heads and front audio/video inputs for camcorder or gaming console
• DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, VHS tape, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3 CD playback
• Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel digital output (for use with a compatible surround receiver)
• Measures 17.3 x 3.8 x 9.2 inches (W x H x D)

Reviews (4)

Sylvania DVC865F Progressive Scan DVD/VCR Dual Deck
This product was everything it was advertised to be.

GOT MY MONEY'S WORTH
WORKS AS ADVERTISED, PICTURE QUALITY IS GREAT, CAN BE OPERATED BY THE TEHNICALLY CHALANGED.

Good Value
My experience with my DVD/VCR player has been very good. I wanted a unit for my bedroom that would have all the features I wanted, without being terribly expensive. This unit fits the bill. The remote in particular is great. All the most useful functions are right at your fingertips and are easy to find, even in dim light, since some buttons are red and some are shaded with dark grey. My favorite feature is the Resume Play, which allows you to pick up a DVD at the point that you stopped it, even if you turn the machine off. Many of your less expensive DVD players do not have that feature.
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Subjects:  1. dvc865, dvc865f, 865f, dvc-865, dvc-865f, dvd, vcr, vhs    2. combination, combo, player, vcr/dvd, dvd/vcr, funai    3. sylvania   

Editorial Review

Delivering true multi-media versatility at a remarkably affordable price, Toshiba's D-VR4 combination DVD recorder and VCR opens a world of video recording and archiving options while saving valuable shelf space. It's a 4-head, hi-fi stereo VCR and a full-featured, progressive-scan DVD player that handles your DVDs, CDs, MP3 music discs, and JPEG-filled digital-photo discs, all wrapped into a component that stands just 3 inches tall. The recorder can store up to 12 hours of audio/video--whether broadcast programming or copies of your home movies to share with loved ones--on a 4.7 GB double-sided DVD-RAM disc and 6 hours on a write-once DVD-R or recordable DVD-RW.Read more

Features

• DVD-RAM, DVD-R, and DVD-RW recording with Time Slip feature so you can view a show from the start while it's still recording
• 4-head, hi-fi stereo VCR
• ColorStream Pro progressive-scan DVD output for flicker-free images on high-definition and HD-ready screens
• Front-panel audio/video (with S-video) input for easy connection with a camcorder, second VCR, or other device
• Measures 17 x 3.5 x 12.3 inches (W x H x D)

Reviews (9)

Look for something else
I can't suggest what else to try, but this one probably won't make you happy. I bought this and never really figured out how to make it work. I constantly got disc error messages and spent quite a bit of money on different DVD discs.I think I did record a couple shows/movies, but never got around to watch them. The DVD drawer quit working after approximately 30-40 openings/closings (a couple months). I returned the unit ($15 or so for shipping....my dime). I just got a call that they have to replace the unit (newer d-vr5 model).It's been out of my hands for over a month now and it will take another 2-3 weeks to get a replacement.
Toshiba d-vr4 Dvd Recorder
I have had this product for 2 months now, and I haven't had any major problems.It works great with Dvd-Ram, Dvd-r, and Dvd-Rw.The vhs side has worked fine for the most part.Twice while going from vhs to dvd, the video quality was severely reduced--the color was almost gone.If I did nothing, it would duplicate that way, but with a restart, it cleared up and was fine.

Super easy dubbing, easy controls and OVERALL great buy!
We've had our unit 1 year now and haven't had any trouble with it unlike other reviewers.As with ANY electronics, they are very sensitive around moving, bumping, or moisture.I would never buy an "open box unit" from anywhere!This Toshiba is top notch in many ways.I'm impressed with the recording quality when dubbing onto DVR discs, it's a one touch operation and does a very good job.We have noticed that taping on VHS for those shows you don't want to miss doesn't have the best picture quality, the images are grainy.But since we're just viewing those shows once and then recording over them the next time we miss a show, that's acceptable to us.So, for the important stuff, being recorded ontop DVR, this Toshiba gets a standing ovation!DVR finalization is quick and easy and gives you some nice menu options with captions and picture.It organizes your disc menu so you can see and select what order you want to view.
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Editorial Review

Conserve shelf space while simplifying your entertainment hookups and broadening your creative horizons with Zenith's XBR411 DVD recorder and full-function VHS VCR. This nifty, slim-height component lets you archive VHS footage to long-life DVD or choose between recording your favorite TV shows to tape or disc.Read more

Features

• DVD-R/DVD-RW video recorder with digital-video input and built-in VHS VCR; record from DVD to VHS, vice versa, or to both formats at once
• Plays DVD-Video, CD, CD-R/CD-RW, MP3/WMA CD, JPEG image CD, and VHS cassettes; offers front-panel AV/S inputs
• Progressive-scan video output renders seamless, flicker-free images on high-definition and HD-ready TVs
• Coaxial and optical digital audio outputs route Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround sound to a compatible A/V receiver
• Measures 16.9 x 3.3 x 13.9 inches (W x H x D)

Reviews (1)

XBR411
This Is A Grate Item For Your Own Use But Not To Take A DVD To Some Other DVD Player. It Just Does Not Work On Another DVD Player. But If You Are Only Using It For Personal Use It Is Just Fine ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Enjoy great video playback and easy recording programmability with the JVC HRS3902U 4-head VCR, which features a built-in 181-channel cable TV-ready tuner. It features 8-event/1-month programming and the easy-to-use VCR+ system to enter recording information. It's equipped with the MTS (multi-channtl TV sound), which decodes stereo and SAP (second audio program) broadcasting signals, as well as the Hi-Fi system for optimal sound from your recorded tapes as well as prerecorded titles. It offers RF in and out connections as well as composite AV and S-Video in and out connections on the rear and an AV input on the front (for connecting a game console or digital video camcorder).Read more

Features

• High resolution Super VHS and VHS
• Super VHS ET recording
• Pro-cision 19 micron width EP heads
• Hi-Fi Stereo with MTS decoder
• 181 channel tuner

Reviews (2)

Poor audio quality
Out of the box it had a backgorund hum to the audio -- a replacement unit had the same.Now looking for alternative S-Video capable player.

Great for 13 months then died.
Really pleased with this VCR but only got 13 months out of it. Noticed the clock was off and discovered VCR was dead. Of course, warrenty was 12 months parts and labor for ONLY 3 months. So guess I'm shopping for a different model (not JVC) now. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The ultimate convenience recorder, Samsung's DVD-VR300 offers not only dual-format playback--DVD and VHS videocassette--but dual-format recording, as well. The DVD-VR300 makes it easier than ever to time-shift your TV viewing, save treasured broadcasts, archive your library of home videos, or share your creations with friends and family. Further, the combo recorder offers unprecedented format flexibility, handling DVD-RAM, DVD-R, and rewriteable DVD-RW optical media.Read more

Features

• Space-saving DVD player/recorder with built-in hi-fi VCR and front A/V inputs for easy camcorder or gaming console hookup
• Record TV to DVD, VHS to DVD, DVD to VHS, or TV to VHS
• Records on DVD-RAM, DVD-R, and DVD-RW
• Progressive-scan output offers flicker-free images on HD or HD-ready TVs
• Plays DVD-Video, VCD, DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW, CD-R/CD-RW, MP3 CD, Kodak Picture CD, and JPEG image CDs

Reviews (6)

Poor Remote and Input jacks
I returned this item (and bought the Panasonic DMR-ES30VS) for primarily two reasons.
Very nice!
I bought this unit so that I could save stuff from my TiVo and copy some old VHS tapes to DVD.So far, so good!I have made about 20 DVD recordings.The only problem I ran into was when I was trying to copy a movie from VHS to DVD (this movie is not available on DVD yet) and it wouldn't let me copy it because it is copyrighted.I really wanted to make a DVD of it, since it is no longer available.
Save yourself the frustration and buy a different brand
I actually have an earlier model Samsung DVD player, and it, along with other Samsung models at the time, had a horrible skipping problem on many DVDs. Samsung's support was almost non-existant -- I found out there was a firmware upgrade for the player, but not through their website (where I couldn't find any help whatsoever), but through a friend with the same problem. HOWEVER, the firmware upgrade did not resolve the problem, and the last I heard, there was a class action suit filed here in Pennsylvania (which I received an invitiation to be a part of, but could not participate in, I think because I no longer had the receipt). Considering their lackluster customer support, I would advise anyone against buying any DVD player from this company. Players are much cheaper nowadays anyway, and you can get an excellent Sony or Toshiba for a modest price. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Introducing Panasonic's first dual-deck DVD-Video recorder/VHS recorder, which enables you to easily dub home movies and recorded VHS tapes onto eitherDVD-RAM or DVD-R discs, and from DVD discs back to a VHS tape. It also plays back music burned to CD-R/RW discs as well as MP3 digital audio. Read more

Features

• Dual DVD and VHS recording deck; measures 16.9 x 3.5 x 13.7 inches (W x H x D)
• Records onto DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs; also compatible with CD-R/RW with MP3 audio
• Time-slip feature enables you to watch any point of a program while it's being recorded
• Front A/V inputs; also includes composite A/V, component, S-video, and coaxial and digital audio connections on back
• Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound

Reviews (37)

Great VCR DVD player and burner
I've had this machine for over a year and have had no problems with it.Once you get used to the process for dubbing from vhs to dvd it is easier to use.I've burned many dvds and have only had trouble with a couple the machine was unable to read to be able to record on.Thanks to other reviews I've read I always finalize the dvds so they can be viewed on other machines with no problem.I would buy this unit again.

Strong for 6 months
I have had this unit for approximately a year now.For the first 6 mnths it worked fine. After that time period we would be watching a dvd movie and half way through the picture will go black, but you could still here the sound.If we rebooted the system, and jump scenes to where the trouble began, it would generally resume and work fine.Over the past couple of months this occurs 3 to 4 times each movie.When we finally get too frustrated and take the same disk to the back of the house and put it in our cheapo GE player...it plays fine.I would not waste my money on this product.

Customer Service Lacking !!!
Unit # 1 functioned briefly, returned for replacement . Amazon service excellent.
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Subjects:  1. dmre75vs, drme-75vs, dmr-e75vs, prog, scan, record    2. recorder, vcr, vhs, video, combination, dvd/vcr, vcr/dvd    3. recorder/player, player   

Features

• Plays DVD video, DVD-R/RW, audio CD, CD-R/RW and CD MP-3 files
• Component, S-Video, A/V and digital audio outputs
• Front A/V Input jacks for easy connection with video accessories
• Virtual surround sound system
• Parental lock

Reviews (2)

Excellent Item
This is very great unit for the price and performance.I'm very pleased with the quality and would buy again.

Bad Product, Sleezy Company
Received as Christmas gift 2004, DVD player stopped working spring 2005 (VCR still worked fine.) I'm home at most one day per week, and I don't always watch tv, so I didn't exactly overuse it. When I called the help line they knew exactly what was wrong (the guy on the phone said he dealt with the same problem "constantly".)
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Features

• Wide variety of recording modes
• High-quality recording
• On-screen display menu
• Audio recording and playback
• Built-in time and date generator

Editorial Review

Now you have a simple way to share your home videos with others, archive your most-treasured VHS tapes, and enjoy quality home cinema presentations on standard or high-definition televisions: Philips' DVDR600VR combination progressive-scan DVD player/recorder with built-in VCR. Schedule your TV recordings for either disc or tape and use the model's extensive inputs--including an i.Link digital video jack--to transfer and assemble camcorder footage or burn video from your PC to high-capacity DVD. The unit records up to 8 hours per disc side using either DVD+R or rewritable DVD+RW.Read more

Features

• DVD+RW, HiFI VCR
• I-Link connection
• Up to 8 hours, 4 speed record
• Plays DVD, DVD+R, VHS tape
• Auto Scene/Chapter marking

Reviews (10)

Worked fine until it worked no more!
I liked the unit when I first received it, but really only used it a dozen times within a year and a half. My daughter went to use it the other day and told me it wasn't working, as usual I thought it was something she was doing wrong. I looked at it and said you have to turn the power on my dear for the unit to work, she just looked at me and walked away. Two hours later I was still trying to turn the power on, it was dead with no signs of life. Not sure what happenend but all of my other electronics were working fine, so I ruled out any kind of lighting strike. Of course I was a few months out of warranty and when I called a Phillips representative to find out where I could take it to get repaired he just told me to take it to Best Buy. I didn't even know Best Buy repaired electronics, I don't think they do. Overall I would say now this is a bad experience since I paid $386 for the unit and barely used it at all, now I have to get it repaired or just junk it. So stay away and buy a Sony, that is what all my other electronic toys are and some I had for about 20 yrs and are still working fine and never purchased an extended warranty either.

An unreliable piece of garbage
I am totally frustrated with the Philips DVDR600VR. I recorded exactly 2 DVDs before it quit working. Now I can't get it to either read or record a DVD. The remote is awful as the unit responds to the commands at an extremely slow pace. A complete waste of over $300. Now I have to send it in for repair.

Buy at your own risk
I've had this unit over a year, and have had LOTS of problems.It conked out shortly after I bought it and had to go back to the factory for over 2 months.Now it has a new set of annoying habits, particularly a loud fan that goes on and off seemingly at random.Look for something else! ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Daewoo's versatile, space-saving DVR-S04 combo recorder lets you quickly and easily transfer your personal video from VHS tapes to recordable DVD+R and DVD+RW discs, preserving your cherished footage for years to come--all with a single component. Setup is simple and connections are minimal; the DVR-S04 is optimized for one-touch transfers from VHS to DVD or vice-versa, copy-protection technology permitting (you can't copy the latest blockbuster movie to videotape).Read more

Features

• DVD+R and DVD+RW recording; multiformat playback for all of your favorite movies, music CDs, and VHS tapes
• IEEE 1394 input so you can transfer your favorite family movies to DVD from your digital camcorder
• Progressive-scan video output for seamless, high-resolution images on high-definition and HD-ready TVs
• Dolby Digital and DTS passthrough for easy hookup with your existing receiver
• Measures 16.9 x 3.54 x 14 inches (W x H x D)

Reviews (9)

DAEWOO IS KOREAN WORD FOR CRAP
Worst piece of electronics I ever purchased. Started acting up almost immediately. Hit rewind and machine shuts down and ejects tape. BUYER BEWARE!!!!

Worthless junk
I bought this unit at Costco since it was about 50 dollars cheaper than the others I've seen.Out of the 12 dvds I've made so far, only 4 work.The unit repeatedly froze up either while updating the disk after a recording or while finalizing a disk.Out of the 8 disks that did finish finalizing successfully, only four of them worked.The player would say that the other were Blank discs, but if you tried to write to them it would say the disc is full.
Utilitarian, ineligant, buggy, annoying.
I bought this unit last year because Fry's had it at a smoking price and I wanted a way to convert all our family videos to DVD before they died a heat and dust death. This was my first DVD recorder.
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Subjects:  1. daewoo, dvrs04, dvr-s04, dvd recorder, dvd/vcr, ieee1394    2. progressive scan, dvd+r, dvd+rw, daywoo, daewo    3. dvrs-04, dvrs4, dvsr04, record, vhs, combo, combination   

Editorial Review

Incorporating DVD recording, progressive-scan DVD playback, and a 4-head hi-fi VCR, RCA's DRC8300N offers numerous features to enhance your viewing and recording. The player/recorder gives you a choice of recording your favorite television shows and home videos straight to DVD or to VHS tape. It stores digital video in high-quality MPEG2 and encodes audio in space-saving MP3. For playback, Scene Again instant replay accesses previously viewed DVD or tape segments in 10-second increments, and a 30-second "advance" function lets you skip ahead to preferred scenes on either DVDs or tape.Read more

Features

• Combination DVD player/recorder and VCR; offers DVD+R/DVD+RW recording, 1-touch copying from VHS to DVD, and progressive-scan DVD output
• Smart Record automatically adjusts the recording mode to fit recorded contents on the available disc space
• Record from your TV, camcorder, or other devices; uses MPEG2 video encoding and MP3 audio encoding
• Disc Library stores a database of titles (up to 400) recorded on the unit, making it easy to access previously recorded programs
• Up to 8 hours recording per single-sided 4.7 GB DVD, six recording modes

Reviews (16)

note the speed of the blank dvd's you use!
i bought this unit almost 2 years ago and am still very pleased with it. so far ive recorded over 400 movies to dvd (transferring from vhs and from satellite, tv). the quality of the picture is great and all movies susequently play well on my two other dvd players. looking at the other reviews i can tell i may be the exception. the unit has froze on me 4 or 5 times during finalization of discs, but after unplugging/plugging the unit continued to work fine. as another reviewer stated, u do need to be patient using the controls and not push too many buttons at once. the response is quite slow and too many commands seem to freeze the unit.
a few downfalls
the only thing i know is a major problem is the remotes with these units are no good!!!! and you can't get a replacement, I have been waiting for it since February..