Samsung DVD-VR300 DVD Recorder/VCR Combo

Product Description

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.

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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.

Samsung has developed its own multiformat technology that grants the 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 unit 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.

Customer Reviews:

OK if you understand its idiosyncrasies.......2007-02-19

I found this machine to be OK once I understood its little quirks. It is a little touchy, but the issues can be worked around.

First, about discs. I found that my machine likes Memorex DVD-RW 2x, and Fujifilm DVD-R 8x. Once you find a brand of disc that works reliably, stick with it.

Second, about recording. I found that the machine sometimes has trouble reading DVD-RW discs that are 100% full of data. For example, if I recorded 2 hours of video on 2 hr speed (SP), the disc is obviously full. Sometimes when inserting the disc, the machine would not read the disc properly, and give an error message "The disc cannot be played or recorded". Even after reformatting the disc, I would sometimes get this error message. I end up tossing the disc and using a new one. This went on for quite a while until I figured out that if I set up the recording speed so that the disc is not full, the problem never occurred again. So, if I want to record 2 hrs of video, I set the record speed to 4 hr speed (LP). The disc is only half full of data, and the machine boots the disc reliably. If you are recording on timer and using the AUTO speed setting, then set the recording period so the disc is not full. So, if recording a 2 hr video on AUTO speed on the timer, set the machine to record for 2 1/2 hrs. This will force it to use the 4 hr speed (LP) instead of the 2 hr speed (SP), and the disc will not be full.

Next, the remote. I agree that it is a poor design. I have not found any firm solution to this problem. However, I found the remote to work best if I hold it in my lap, and tilt the front of the remote slightly upwards, toward the machine. And I don't sit at too far of an angle from the machine. But I still sometimes have to press a button a couple times before the machine will recognize the command. To me, this is not big problem.

So, after understanding the little idiosyncrasies of this machine, I am pretty happy with it overall.

I wish it had a S-Video output instead of Composite Video, but I found the picture quality to be very good if I enable progressive scan.

The coaxial digital audio output plays very nicely with my 5.1 home theater audio receiver. The standard RCA jack audio outputs are connected to my TV, and work fine.

I also have a large VHS collection that I want to transfer to DVD, so that is why I went for a DVD-VHS combo. There are others out there, but I went for the DVR-300 because it has a coaxial digital audio output instead of optical (the single optical input of my 5.1 receiver is already used by the optical output of my satellite receiver).

I hope this helps. I was frustrated with the machine at first, but now at least I can make reliable recordings.

Roger

Poor Remote and Input jacks.......2005-06-03

I returned this item (and bought the Panasonic DMR-ES30VS) for primarily two reasons.

The first is the remote control is almost nonresponsive. You have to perfectly aim it at precisely the right spot on the unit for it to work. Hence, buttons tend to get repeatedly pushed at "varying" angles just to get a response. This so VERY annoying and it will drive you nuts!
I thought perhaps the batteries that came with the remote were just bad...? but a replacement set was no better. Then when I saw other reviews of this same experience, I knew it was just a bad remote design. What I find so odd is I have a Samsung DLP TV and its remote (similar shape and design) does not exhibit this phenomena.

Second, there is a lack of INPUT jacks on the unit. It's as if the Samsing engineers decided this unit and a TV would be the only entertainment appliances a consumer would own. It has component and S-video OUTPUT jacks, but the only INPUT jack is a crummy composite. For those people like me who use their one HDMI jack for their cablebox, the lack of good INPUT jacks was a huge disappointment.

The Panasonic I echanged for by contrast at least has
S-video INPUT jacks so I could connect my cablebox more effectively to my DVD recorder. IMO, it is also a superior picture and its user interface more intuitive.

Very nice!.......2005-04-05

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.

Another nice thing is the DV input on the front. I have a Canon mini-DV camcorder and was able to easily transfer video directly from the camera to DVD. There is also a full set of AV inputs on the front. Very nice for temporarily hooking up an older camcorder or (gasp!) a Beta VCR! Yes, I have LOTS of Beta tapes that I plan on converting to DVD.

The menus are a lot more user-friendly than the DVD recorder my parents have. I didn't really have to read the manual... but it is worth reading. There are some neat features: Pressing REC once starts recording, pressing it again starts a record timer... adding 30 minutes each time you press REC. That's a nice function for unattended recording. Also, most of the functions are easily accessable by remote without going into menus... including recording speed (quality) and one-touch dubbing from DVD-VHS or VHS-DVD. Another nuce touch is the clock. Most DVD players do not have a clock on the display, but this one does (it needs to know the time for timer recording).

Also, my television is a Samsung. The remote will control the TV as well (and other brands). There is even a dedicated TV Power button. Very nice for reducing the number of remotes needed to power everything up/down.

All of the DVD-Rs I use are Verbatim brand, and I have had no problems with them at all.

Save yourself the frustration and buy a different brand.......2005-02-07

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.

Very touchy machine.......2005-01-13

I was able to play only one of five DVDs I made on this machine. When recording from an attached video camera, everything looked fine, picture appeared on TV going through the DVD/VCR, Record light is nicely lit, after finishing the DVD it played well on the Samsung. But when trying to play back either on my Sony Vaio or my Apple iMac, all I get is a soundless black picture. When I recorded on DVD-RW from a videotape inserted in the VCR, I could play the result on my Sony. But the next tape I recorded only caused Microsoft to keep asking me to send an error report when I tried to play it on my Sony. My Apple refused to recognize it as a DVD. Unpredictably incompatible. When I called the Samsung helpdesk they told me to call the computer manufacturer. I guess I would have to call both Sony and Apple then? Crutchfield was the seller for this product and they actually have a very helpful helpdesk -by the name of Darren- According to him I should try a different brand DVD disc. I tried Memorex instead of the Office Depot and found that this brand of disc solved the problem. Question for Samsung: Why don't you have this on your troubleshooting page in the manual? Why does the dealer know this, but you don't?

Remanufactured Samsung DVD-VR300 DVD Recorder/VCR Combo

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Remanufactured Samsung DVD-VR300 DVD Recorder/VCR Combo

Manufacturer: Samsung
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Product 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

ASIN: B000C7DDPA

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Standard 5.25" Data Cartridges
DC6525 No Format
525MB

Imation Data Cartridge, Standard, DC6525, No Format, 525MB 46156 / IMN46156

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Imation Data Cartridge, Standard, DC6525, No Format, 525MB 46156 / IMN46156

Manufacturer: Imation
ProductGroup: Home Improvement

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ASIN: B000F2PL48

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Imation Data Cartridge, Standard, DC6525, No Format, 525MB 46156 / IMN46156 / Standard Data CartridgesDC6525 No Format525MB / Sold as 1 EA / Imation / SKU: IMN46156

VER87693 Data Cartridge, Standard, DC6525 No Format, 525MB

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VER87693 Data Cartridge, Standard, DC6525 No Format, 525MB

Manufacturer: VERBATIM CORPORATION
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Great case for Samsung x495

Flashing White LED Li-ion Battery for Sanyo 7400/MM7400

Manufacturer: Wireless Emporium, Inc.
ProductGroup: Wireless
Binding: Wireless Phone Accessory

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Full 1 yr. Manufacturer's Warranty on All Quality Cell Phone Accessories

FREE 1st-Class Shipping is offered on this accessory

All Factory-Direct Wireless Emporium cell phone accessories are manufactured to the highest ISO 9001:2000 certified quality standards.

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ASIN: B000302KZU

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Samsung X496 / X497 2-Piece Case w/Swivel Belt Clip - This attractive case offers superior protection for your cell phone without sacrificing style. Constructed with water resistant poly-vinyl outside with protective padding inside, it's design insures maximum durability, while the clear plastic covers over the screen and keypad keep the integral parts of your phone well-protected during daily use. All sporty cases have elastic straps at flip joint to ensure easy and perfect fit and come with a convenient swivel belt clip.

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Customer Reviews:

Great case for Samsung x495.......2006-04-02

This case is very nice. It looks great and fits real well. I received speedy delivery service also. It is a great buy.

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Digital Prod. TONER RICOH AFICIO-550 650 TYPE 5100D ( 887740 )

Manufacturer: DIGITAL PRODUCTS
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ASIN: B00006RVR4

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The only answer for optimum, precise performance of your Ricoh equipment: genuine Ricoh supplies. They are formulated specifically to work with Ricoh office machines. Genuine Ricoh supplies ensure outstanding copy clarity and machine reliability in even the most demanding environments. Don't let unauthorized, incorrect or inferior supplies affect the quality of your presentation with blurry images or poor copy quality. Genuine Ricoh supplies assure you of maximum machine efficiency and consistent product yield.

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Recoton is a global leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of branded home and mobile audio products, video and computer game accessories and other consumer electronic accessories for after market use by consumers. Recoton offers more than 4, 000 high-quality, high-performance items under its many distinctly positioned brands.

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Don't buy this monitor.

eMachines eView 17f 17" Flat-Screen CRT Monitor

Manufacturer: eMachines
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Product Features:

1,280 x 1,024 maximum resolution at 60 Hz

0.25 mm dot pitch

Advanced flat-CRT technology

Plug-and-play simplicity

Simple onscreen display controls

ASIN: B000066CCP

Product Description

The eView 17f monitor features dynamic, new styling and colors that, together with your new eMachines computer, turn your desktop into a fashion show. Advanced flat CRT technology gives you a large, distortion-free, non-glare screen that is perfect for graphics, DVDs, and cruising the Internet. In fact, its brilliant .25mm pitch picture quality is matched only by its great value. Plus, it couldn't be easier to use. Plug it in and it's ready to go. On-screen display controls make it simple to optimize colors and resolution. And it's Energy Star compliant for state-of-the-art efficiency.

Customer Reviews:

Don't buy this monitor........2007-03-02

I picked up this monitor over the weekend because my old one died on me and I needed to finish something that day. I went out and selected from whatever was readily available and chose this monitor as it was only one of two CRT models available.

The image is nice for the most part but there are two problems that really bother me:

1. The explorer bar (Windows XP) at the bottom of the screen shifts a little--vertically and horizontally by a few pixels--when you open and close a window. It doesn't prevent the monitor from being usable, but it's really annoying and I've never seen any other monitor do that.

2. The max resolution is 1280 x 1024 as they claim, but the only refresh rate at that resolution is 60Hz and I personally can't stand to look at a screen at 60Hz. 75Hz becomes available if you switch the resolution to 1152 x 864.

I've already ordered a replacement and will be returning this one.

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HP Consumer dx5150 MicroTower Desktop ( PV737AA#ABA )

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
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AMD Sempron 3000+

1.8 GHz, 256MB RAM, 40GB

CD-ROM, XP Pro

ASIN: B0009OTEHC

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With the features to deliver high-performance, enhanced productivity, and investment protection, the HP dx5150 Business PC is designed to meet the needs of demanding business environments.

HP Consumer DX5150 MicroTower Computer Smart Buy ( PZ591UA#ABA )

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HP Consumer DX5150 MicroTower Computer Smart Buy ( PZ591UA#ABA )

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AMD Athlon 64 4000
1GB RAM, 169GB

ASIN: B0009RH6IS

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With the features to deliver high-performance, enhanced productivity, and investment protection, the HP dx5150 Business PC is designed to meet the needs of demanding business environments.

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Fujitsu Siemens LifeBook S7020 Basic - Pentium M 750 / 1.86 GHz - Centrino - RAM : 1 GB - HD : 80 GB - DVD?RW (+R DL) - Gigabit Ethernet - WLAN : 802.11b/g, Bluetooth - 14.1" TFT 1024 x 768 ( XGA )

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ASIN: B000CEU2MK

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The LIFEBOOK S Series is the best friend of a frequent traveler, leaving no compromises: The sturdy notebook keeps the balance between low weight, high-end performance and modularity. It features brilliant 14.1-inch displays for any demand. This highly portable notebook with latest technology offers maximum performance and extraordinary ergonomics, thus the LIFEBOOK S7020 continues dominating this product segment.The combination of performance, modularity and flexibility gives you the functionality and ease of use of a full-sized PC. Intel Centrino Mobile Technology delivers high performance and long working away from the power socket. This notebook is designed for highest quality with extensive testing and extra-strong magnesium lid.

Fujitsu Siemens LifeBook S7020 Basic - Pentium M 750 / 1.86 GHz - Centrino - RAM : 1 GB - HD : 80 GB - DVD?RW (+R DL) - Gigabit Ethernet - WLAN : 802.11b/g, Bluetooth - Win XP Pro - 14.1" TFT 1024 x 768 ( XGA )

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Fujitsu Siemens LifeBook S7020 Basic - Pentium M 750 / 1.86 GHz - Centrino - RAM : 1 GB - HD : 80 GB - DVD?RW (+R DL) - Gigabit Ethernet - WLAN : 802.11b/g, Bluetooth - Win XP Pro - 14.1" TFT 1024 x 768 ( XGA )

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Fujitsu Siemens LifeBook S7020 Basic - Pentium M 750 / 1.86 GHz - Centrino - RAM : 512 MB - HD : 80 GB - DVD?RW (+R DL) - Gigabit Ethernet - WLAN : 802.11b/g, Bluetooth - Win XP Pro - 14.1" TFT 1024 x 768 ( XGA )

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Fujitsu Siemens LifeBook S7020 Basic - Pentium M 750 / 1.86 GHz - Centrino - RAM : 512 MB - HD : 80 GB - DVD?RW (+R DL) - Gigabit Ethernet - WLAN : 802.11b/g, Bluetooth - Win XP Pro - 14.1" TFT 1024 x 768 ( XGA )

Manufacturer: Fujitsu Siemens
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
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ASIN: B000BZUUQI

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Da-Lite Multiple Aspect Ratio Video - Letterbox Format 150" Diagonal Fixed Frame Vertical Masking System with Pro-Trim

Manufacturer: Da-Lite Screen Company, Inc.
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Product Features:

Pro Imager. Motorized System for Masking NTSC Format to Letterbox Format.

System can be installed over Da-Lite's Imager, Da-Snap, Perm-Wall or rear projection screens or over any other permanently wall mounted screen (sold separately).

Masking fabric will mask the screen equally from top to bottom. Masking fabric will close symmetrically to correct format.

ASIN: B00028ZBN6

Product Description

Fixed frame screens transform ordinary living rooms into extraordinary home theaters and the Pro-Imager was designed for just this purpose. Engineered to accommodate a variety of popular aspect ratios, the Pro-Imager, in conjunction with a Da-Lite fixed frame screen, will take viewing to the next level. Optional Pro-Trim fabric frame covering will add the finishing touch to the installation and functionally eliminate light surrounding the viewing area. Choose between vertical masking, video to HDTV or letterbox, or horizontal masking HDTV to video.

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