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Samsung DVD-VR320 Recorder Review

The Samsung DVD-VR320 gives you both a DVD recorder and a VCR in a one compact combo deck. It enables you to watch a DVD while the VCR records to tape, or vice versa.

The hi-fi VCR offers MTS decoding, four video heads, auto tracking adjustment, three VHS recording settings (SP, SLP, and auto), and quasi S-VHS playback. The Samsung DVD-VR320 records onto either DVD-RAM or DVD-R/RW discs, and it provides a front panel composite AV input as well as Firewire (IEEE 1394) port for connecting a digital video camcorder to the unit for recording directly to disc.It's also compatible with playback of CD-R/RW discs with MP3 and JPEG digital content. You'll be able to record up to 16-hours of video with a double sided 9.4 GB DVD-RAM disc, and up to 8-hours of images with a 4.7 GB DVD-RAM/-RW/-R disc (depending on the recording mode). You can set your recorder to one of four different recording speeds, each varying in recording quality and length. EP (6 or 8 hour) mode yields the most recording time, LP and SP modes provide less recording time with higher quality recording (between 2 and 4 hours), and XP mode gives you the highest quality recording. If FR mode is selected, the video quality is adjusted automatically so that all video for the scheduled time can be recorded onto the free disc space. Recording features include A-B erase and playlist editing (DVD-RW and DVD-RAM), customized titles for recorded material, and one-touch, two-way dubbing of non-copy-protected material.

Progressive scanning provides high resolution and flicker free video. The 10-bit 54-MHz DAC, 2D Y/C Separating circuitry and Time Base Corrector processor technology provide you with the highest image playback and recording quality.

The Samsung DVD-VR320 provides optical and coaxial digital audio outputs for Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel surround sound, as well as a selectable progressive-scan mode for smoother video with HD-compatible TVs via the component video output.

It also offers the following video connections:

• Composite AV (RCA) In: 2

• Composite AV (RCA) Out: 1

• S-Video Out: 1

• S-Video In: 1

• RF: input and output (tuner pass through only)

Note: The Samsung DVD-VR320 DVD player is designed to play "Region 1" pre-recorded DVDs only, and internal dubbing of copy-protected DVDs is not possible.

What's in the Box?

Samsung DVD-VR320 DVD player/recorder and VCR combo, remote control (with batteries), power cable, AV cable, printed operating instructions

What Features Does the Samsung DVD-VR320?

• Disc capacity: 1

• VCR capability: Yes

• Recording capability: Yes

• Hard drive: No

• Progressive scan: Yes

• Playback formats: DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW, MP3, JPEG

• Recording formats: DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW

• Aspect ratio control: Yes

• Dialog enhancer: No

• Integrated amplifier: No

• Integrated receiver: No

• Front-panel operation: Yes

• Multi-angle viewing: Yes

• Chapter preview: Yes

• Custom bookmarks: Yes

• Frame advance: Yes

• Still/freeze frame: Yes

• Karaoke: No

• Multilingual support: Yes

• Parental controls: Yes

• Picture zoom: Yes

• Play exchange: No

• Random play: Yes

• Repeat play: Yes

• Resume play: Yes

• Slow motion: Yes

• Text display: Yes

• Audio outputs: Optical and coaxial digital audio outputs

• Headphone jack: No

• Video outputs: Composite, S-Video, component, RF

• Video inputs: Composite, S-Video, RF, Firewire

• Surround-sound output or Virtual surround sound: Dolby Digital, DTS

• THX-certified: No

• Item width: 17 inches

• Item height: 3.1 inches

• Item depth: 13.3 inches

• Item weight: Information unavailable

• Warranty: 1 year parts, 90 days labor

Conclusion

The privilege of choice. Samsung's DVD-R320 lets you choose whether you want to make DVD recordings or VHS Videocassette recordings. You can also play DVD and CD media. Like a typical VCR, there's a 125-channel TV tuner built-in along with a clock and timer. This makes it really easy to record TV shows directly to the VCR or DVD recorder.

With the Samsung DVD-VR320, you've got the power of choosing. Add it to your home-theater system for more entertainment potential. One-touch, two-way dubbing of non-copy-protected material Choose to watch a DVD while VCR records, and vice versa Auto Chaptering, chapters are created when you record your favorite TV show or video clips from a cammcorder onto a DVD disc

Best DVD Recorder Reviews Rating

7/10

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