Samsung DVD-VR300

Samsung DVD-VR300 Recorder Review

The ultimate convenience recorder, The Samsung DVD-VR300 offers not only dual-format playback--DVD and VHS videocassette--but dual-format recording, as well.

The Samsung 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.

Samsung has developed its own multiformat technology that grants the Samsung DVD-VR300 the flexibility to support all three major DVD recording formats, each bringing its own advantages and capabilities. You have the option of recording straight from the television in either format (disc or tape), as well as being able to record from VHS to DVD and vice versa with the convenience of one easy-to-use machine. (Copy protection may prohibit recording of most commercial DVDs.)

DVD-RAM is the most technically versatile recording format available to DVDs and can even adapt to the DVD-RW standard for playback on older DVD players. It allows mixed storage of video, audio, and other types of data from both the PC and the audio/video worlds. DVD-RAM's nonlinear read/write characteristics allow convenient features like time-shifting and time-warping, which means you can start watching a program from the beginning while the end is still being recorded. Rewritable DVD-RW and write-once DVD-R compatibility lend the DVD-VR300 the broadest available DVD Forum-backed compatibility at the time of its issue.

Front-panel audio-video inputs offer easy access for connecting external devices and the unit also offers analog and digital DV (FireWire) inputs accessible from the front panel.

The Samsung DVD-VR300 also supports audio playback for an array of popular formats, including CD, CD-R/RW, and MP3 CD. Additionally, the player has the ability to play JPEG CDs and Kodak Picture CDs for onscreen viewing of digital photos. Full-motion video, still images, backward compatibility with VHS cassettes, all your favorite music--the DVD-VR300 is quite a device.

From the Manufacturer

Samsung introduces the DVD-VR300 VCR/DVD recorder, which is capable of supporting three different recording formats: DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R.

The Samsung DVD-VR300 is a unique VHS-DVD multi-recording device that has the ability to record between digital disc and videotape media. Now you can finally convert your priceless home VHS collections into disc media for easy playback in the DVD format.

You also have the option of recording straight from the television in either format as well as being able to record from VHS to DVD and vice versa with the convenience of one easy-to-use machine.

This unit also supports audio playback for an array of popular disc music formats, including CD, MP3 and CD-R/RW. In addition, it has the ability to play back JPEG CDs and Picture CDs for on-screen viewing of digital photos. Front-panel audio-video inputs offer easy access for connecting external devices and it has analog and digital DV (FireWire) inputs accessible from the front panel.

What Features Does the Samsung DVD-VR300 Have?

� Color: Silver

� Disc capacity: 1

� Progressive scan: Yes

� Region playback: Compatible only with discs coded for Region 1 and for All Regions

� Memory card slot: No

� Playback formats: DVD-Video (NTSC), video-mode DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW, and DVD+R/RW, VCD, red book CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 CD, VHS, S-VHS

� Recording formats: DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and VHS tape

� Aspect ratio control: Yes

� Dialog enhancer: No

� Integrated receiver: No

� Front-panel operation: No (remote required)

� Quick play: No

� Multi-angle viewing: Yes (with applicable discs)

� Black-level adjustment: No

� 2x audio playback: Yes

� Audio frequency response: 44.1 kHz source: 4 Hz to 20.05 kHz (+/-1 dB); 48.0 kHz source: 4 Hz to 22.00 kHz (+/-1 dB); 96.0 kHz source: 4 Hz to 44.00 kHz (+/-1 dB)

� Frame advance: Yes

� Still/freeze frame: Yes

� Jog/shuttle dial on unit: Yes

� Karaoke: No

� Multilingual support: Yes (English, Spanish, French)

� Remote control: Yes

� Recording capability: Yes (VHS tape and DVD)

� Advance recording: Yes

� Reverse-frame step: Yes

� Slow motion: Yes

� VCR capability: Yes

� Video heads: 4

� Tracking: Digital, auto

� Audio outputs: DVD: 1 stereo analog (left/right), 2 digital (1 optical, 1 coaxial); VCR: 1 stereo analog (left/right)

� Audio inputs: 2 stereo analog (left/right): 1 front, 1 rear

� Headphone jack: No

� Video outputs: 4 (DVD: component- and S-video; DVD/VCR: composite-, RF)

� Video inputs: 3 composite-video (1 front, 2 rear), 1 DV (IEEE-1394, front-panel)

� Surround-sound output: Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel passthrough

� Simulated surround sound: Yes (Phantom Surround)

� THX-certified: No

� Front A/V inputs: Yes

� Warranty: 1 year parts and labor

Conclusion

Save space and money with the Samsung DVD-VR300 DVD Recorder/VCR Combo by combining two recorders into one. Features RAM/-RW/-R recording capabilities; HiFi VCR; time shift on DVD-RAM; IEEE1394 DV input; two-way copy/play/edit; and an easy and convenient user interface.

Best DVD Recorder Reviews Rating

6/10

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