Samsung Super Multi Format DVD Recorder With HDMI DVD-R155/XEU
Samsung Super Multi Format DVD Recorder With HDMI DVD-R155/XEU
Samsung DVD Recorder
Customer Review: Great machine
Initially I bought a HDD dvd recorder (not Samsung) to replace my old Samsung model.
After endless trouble trying to set up I shipped it back and bought this, the updated version of my old dvd. No set up problems with this. Easy to use and much quicker to load and process the discs.
It’s quieter as well.
If you don’t need a dvd with a hard drive, and on reflection, I don’t think I did! Then this piece of hardware comes highly recommended, and with a great price tag!
Customer Review: Decent budget DVD recorder
I bought this DVD recorder primarily for its HDMI connection and it’s upscaling capabilities. (I have a Liteon 5006 DVD recorder which still works fine but has no HDMI - for my Sony HD ready TV).
Firstly my gripes;
I’m struggling to notice any difference between normal and upscaled pictures.
On some upscaled DVD’s i’ve also noticed some digital lines at the edge of the picture.
Whilst 1 and 2 hour recordings are spot on - the 4hr long play has proven unwatchable in most cases - with images starting blocky with fast moving action - and then sharpening up when the action dies down.
(The Liteon 3hr recordings - whilst grainy - are always watchable)
Shame Samsung didn’t include a 3hr recording option which usually fits most British TV series on and longer films.
It has a flexible recording mode - but all this appears to do is change to different recording modes depending on space left on dvd. ie. don’t expect 2hr 15mins recordings to be near 2hr quality - they are recorded in 4hr Long Play
The Samsung does support dual layer disks - i’ve used Datawrites +R discs - but these are write once only - and are twice the price of +/-RW disks.
(I struggled to see if this can be made Multi region through the remote - bought mine elsewhere where it was chipped.)
Now the good;
The operation of the player is relatively quiet and a massive improvement on my noisy Liteon
It is inexpensive
With it being super format - most PC’s will be able to read the disks making copying, editing and the like easier
(My Liteon recorded +RW disks will not play on my PC - but the Samsung +RW ones play perfectly)
The Samsung has a number of editing functions - which differ depending on disk type - but with +RW you can insert chapters manually and then hide them during playback (so it skips adverts etc)
All in all this is a decent recorder for the price - which attempts a lot of things - and does them OK.
Look elsewhere - and perhaps upping your budget for better HD upscaling
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Key features: Recording formats: DVD+R/+RW DVD-R/-RW DVD+/-R double layer (8.5GB disc) Playback formats:DVD+R/+RW DVD-R/-RW DVD+ R double layer DVD-RAM MP3 JPEG & DIVX 19/2.6watts :in use/powered-down power consumption 192kHz/24bit bit/96KHz audio sampling Progressive Scan Video D/A converter - 12bit/108 MHz MP3 compatible playback Specification Audio Features Dolby Digital Audio Line In Ports Digital Coaxial input Case Colour Black Digital In 1 x HDMI Output File Formats Supported MP3 Form Factor DVD Recorder Media Supported DVD+R/+RW DVD-R/-RW DVD+R DL S-Video Port 1 x S-Video Out SCART Ports 2 Supported Image File Formats JPEG Supported TV Standards NTSC • PAL Supported Video File Formats DivX • VCD Video Playback Modes Progressive Scan
Amazon Price: ?79.99
Customer Review: Multi region required
Any one know of a multi region hack for this. It ia fantastic - if only it played multi region
Customer Review: Superb Sony
This is a stonking good DVD recorder. The menu and simple timer/setup controls are a joy to use. The Sony RDRGX350B looks sleek and stylish and delivers high quality recordings at many speeds - it can record up to 10 hours on a standard disk!! The machine plays and records most if not all DVD formats and has special modes to record 3 hours on a disk (to record that special 3hr film at best quality). The menu was easy to operate and had an Undo in case you made a mistake. Having used previous DVD recorders this one stands out and the remote is very light and has great range. At under ?100 this is a bargain. Sony quality without the price.
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The RC-299H DVD/VHS player/recorder is a complete system that combines a DVD player/recorder and a HiFi Stereo VHS player/recorder. The RC-299H is compatible with several formats, so you can build up a true home TV programme and film collection. In DVD record mode, the RC-299H works with DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW and DVD-RAM formats. Its 5 compression modes give you up to 11 hours of digital video. The VHS player has 2 recording speeds and includes the andldquo;Jet Driveandrdquo; fast-forward and rewind functions. The RC-299H DVD/VHS player/recorder also allows you to copy from DVD and VHS cassette and vice-versa, as well as simultaneous DVD play and VHS record. The RC-299H is especially remarkable connectivity-wise, with its High-Definition HDMi out, USB port, and DV IEEE 1394 frontal input, letting you connect any portable USB device or DVD camcorder, perfect for video archiving for your films on DVD. The RC-299H DVD/VHS player/recorder is a stellar home audio/video system that gives you numerous recording possibilities for your entertainment.
Amazon Price: ?170.33
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