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Samsung SH871M/XEU DVD Recorder

For effective recoding options, get Samsung SH871M/XEU DVD Recorder, which opens up new possibilities. This advanced system satisfies all your recording requirements and offers unhindered performance. This is a 160GB HDD/DVD Recorder, which widens the scope of usage. Digital and analogue tuners are integrated in this device.

This Samsung DVD recorder consists of two recording devices which allow you to copy from HDD to DVD and DVD to HDD. This unit is compatible with Region 2 and facilitates IDTV recorder with multiple format record and playback. This unit is capable of recording on DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, Dual Layer and Hard Disc Drive. MPEG2 DVD Video recording with 2 channel audio recording is made possible.

The unit is capable of playing in DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, MPEG4, CD, MP3 and JPEG formats and also from the hard drive. XP, SP, LP, EP and SEP are the recording modes and supports up to 8 hours recording time. One touch record mode is supported, which allows 30 minute steps up to 8 hours maximum.

The unit supports Intelligent auto set up for up to 99 station presets and it includes station name detection and auto channel sorting and mapping. Progressive scan output ensures clarity video performance. Dolby Digital and DTS audio quality assures enhanced audio performance. It supports 6 step scan from x 2 speed to x 128 speed, 3 step speed from 1/8 to 1/2 speed and x 1.5 speed playback with audio. Auto chapter creation, 2 event 1month timer , Video + and EPG, custom parental control, Quick Dubbing, EZ Editing and EZ Recording functions, Time Slip and Time Shift recording and HDMI CEC Anynet + technology are supported.

Connectors made available are HDMI out, 2 x Scart (1 out), CVBS out, Audio out L/R, Component Video out, Digital audio out optical and coaxial, AV in (front), DV in (front), RF in and RF out (w/o modulator). Samsung SH871M/XEU HDD DVD Recorder offers 264 hours of recording time. This unit supports 2 channels stereo. It has dimensions of (H) 5.5, (W) 43, (D) 30cm and weighs 3.8kg. It includes 2 x AAA batteries and a remote control.

LG RH-188S DVD Recorder

LG RH-188S DVD Recorder comes with stunning appearance and outstanding media playability and recording capabilities. LG DVD recorder offers you a high quality video and audio output, thereby bringing enhanced performance.

The media types that can be played in this recorder are CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD, CD, Video CD, DVD+R DL and SDVD and the recordable media include DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R and DVD+R DL. The recording modes possible are HQ, LQ, SQ and EQ and the recording speed is 24. The digital storage media of LG RH-188S DVD Recorder is hard disk drive with 160 GB capacity. It supports NTSC and PAL media formats. The media load type of this recorder is tray and it can play one disc at a time. The audio output mode of this new DVD recorder is stereo with Dolby digital, DTS digital output formats as well as 3D surround sound effects. The reception systems of TV tuner are PAL and SECAM with 88 channels and 16 events/month programmability.

The connectors of LG RH-188S 160GB HDD DVD Recorder are optical and coaxial digital output. It has a 10bit / 54MHz video and 24 bit/ 96kHz audio D/A convertors. The digital video standards supported are DivX and XviD and the audio standards are WMA and MP3. Connector types facilitated are 2 x SCART ( 21 PIN SCART ), 2 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ), S-Video input ( 4 PIN mini-DIN ), RF input ( IEC connector ), RF output ( IEC connector ), S-Video output ( 4 PIN mini-DIN,  composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ), component video output ( RCA phono x 3), IEEE 1394 FireWire/i.LINK), SPDIF output ( RCA phono) and SPDIF output ( TOS Link ).

The unit has a built in fluorescent display and it displays the digital clock with alarm and record timer. This LG DVD recorder has progressive scanning, chasing playback, simultaneous recording and playback and time shift functions. Additionally, JPEG photo playback is also supported. Other features of this DVD recorder are picture zoom, resume options, parental lock and Electronic program guide. This unit has dimensions of 43 cm x 27.5 cm x 5.4 cm and its weight is 4.2 Kg. The voltage required is AC 230V (50/60 Hz) and the power consumed is 35 Watts. A video and audio cable, antenna cable, SCART cable and an infrared remote control are the included accessories.

Addition of broadband to digital video recorder by Sony

The company has announced the release of a digital video recorder (DVR) with DVD recorder and hard drive and above all, it offers a broadband Internet connection and Web browser. NDR-XR1 was launched on 12 April in Japan, and it has been marked as a step towards technical advancement. Hard drive and DVD recorders have been introduced previously by many other brands. Sony takes the credit of being the first company ever to add a broadband connection in a DVR. The addition of broadband can be used as guide information and web pages can be accessed. Inclusion of a hard drive with a DVD burner is a comparatively new feature, but at the same time posses a threat to entertainment industry’s regarding piracy matters.

According to a latest report from In-Stat/MDR research firm, shipment numbers and interest from consumer electronics manufacturers are increasing, due to the popularity of digital video recorders among customers. Features like recording television programmes, storing them on a hard drive, etc are facilitated in this device. It also allows quick access of programmes and pausing live broadcasts temporarily.

According to In-Stat/MDR, these devices have enthralled many users and got 83 percent satisfaction rating, although, it has failed to amass the following predictions. The shipments are likely to grow considerably as companies will incorporate DVR features to devices like DVD players. In the year 2002, worldwide shipments had reached 1.5 million and have grown to 11 million in 2005 according to In-Stat/MDR. Satellite set-top boxes are considered to have stimulated the growth.

The customer interest is stirred up with the latest configuration of Sony’s NDR-XR1. It consists of hard disk of 80GB capacity, the capability to record in DVD-R/RW format, DV link for importing footage from video cameras and Memory Stick reader for importing still images. Besides these, it supports playback of DVD-R/RW, DVD video and CD formats. This device can be connected to Internet-based programme guide through its always-on broadband connection and facilitates automated programming of the device.

The user can programme the DVR through a PC or Internet-connected mobile phone by subscribing to the programme guide service. The web pages can be viewed by the user in a picture-in-picture display, at the same time when he watches the television. It was on the basis of automatic programme guides and its pause live television feature that the first DVRs with TiVo service appealed its customers, although it could be recorded on the built in hard drive alone.

Latest device such as NDR-XR1 and Panasonic DMR-HS2 has the capability to record on the built-in hard disk, at the same time enables the users to archive programmes on DVDs which can be played back on a DVD player or PC. Sony’s NDR-XR1 is affordable as well.

Panasonic Diga DMR-EX81SEG-K DVD Recorder

The elegant black Panasonic Diga DMR-EX81SEG-K DVD Recorder is slim and ultra thin measuring just 43 cm in width, 32.6 cm in depth and 5.9 cm in height. It weighs 4.4 kg. This smart device is the perfect choice that combines amazing performance abilities and attractive price range that suits all sections of people across the world.

This stylish Panasonic DVD recorder provides you a maximum recording time of 441 hours. It features time slip function, time base correction and time shift function. It supports stereo mode of sound output that ensures crisp and clear audio. In addition, it supports Dolby Digital output, DTS digital output and MPEG1 digital output providing you the excellent cinematic effects to your songs and movies. It is also provided with optical digital output. It is provided with DVB-S digital TV tuner.

The sleek and smart Panasonic Diga DMR-EX81SEG-K Black DVD Recorder supports CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RAM, SVCD, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD, CD, Video CD, DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media formats along with DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL recording formats. In addition, it is compatible with NTSC and PAL media formats. Further, it supports DivX and MPEG2 digital video standards and MP3 digital audio standards. Besides, it requires AC 230 V of power for operation. It consumes 47 watts of power when in use.

The connections include 1 x satellite antenna, 1 x satellite aerial loop out, 1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) ( 4 PIN FireWire ), 1 x component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ), 2 x SCART ( 21 PIN SCART ), 1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – front, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 PIN mini-DIN ) – front, 1 x S-Video output ( 4 PIN mini-DIN ), 1 x composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x SPDIF output ( TOS Link ) and 1 x USB. It supports 12 bit/108 MHz video DA converter and 24 bit/192 kHz audio DA converter.

This device supports a search speed of up to 200x. Other features include Upscaling, progressive scanning, parental lock, JPEG photo playback, high speed dubbing, EPG, clock and alarm and record timer. It provides you an infrared remote control for convenient operation.

LG RH7500 DVD Recorder

The latest gadget in the home entertainment segment that has created news is the LG RH7500 DVD Recorder. This slim and compact DVD recorder has become very popular among its various sections of users in a very short time because of its innovative set of features and technologically advanced functions and capabilities that has redefined your home entertainment making it fun and real.

This ultra thin LG DVD recorder measures 43 cm in width, 35 cm in depth and 4.9 cm in height. It weighs 4.6 kg. This elegant silver beauty is the perfect choice for your cosy living room space as it occupies very little space yet fills it with amazing audio and video clarity and effects. In addition, it provides you a spacious 80 GB hard disc drive that allows for up to 20 hours minimum and 110 hours maximum HDD recording time along with 1 hour minimum and 6 hours of maximum DVD recording time. It supports DVD video, VCD, SVCD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW and Picture CD playback disk types. In addition, it also supports DivX, XviD, MP3, WMA and JPEG playable file formats. It is compatible with 3D surround sound that provides you the amazing cinematic feel to your movies and songs. The recording media include HDD, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW and VR. It supports HQ recording speed.

The DVD playback modes include A-B repeat, all, title and chapter while the CD playback modes include Programme play, A-B repeat, random play / shuffle, all tracks repeat and one track repeat.

This stylish LG RH7500 Silver DVD Recorder requires AC 230 V of power with 50/60 Hz frequency for operation. It consumes 45 watts of power when in use. In addition, it provides you a universal infrared remote control that ensures easy and convenient operation from anywhere in your room. It supports stereo mode of sound output delivering exceptional audio clarity and amazing sound effects. Further, it supports NICAM and A2 stereo reception system. It has a built in optical digital output and built in coaxial digital output. The supported TV resolution includes 480i, 480p, 576i and 576p.

The connections include 1 x RF input – rear, 1 x RF output – rear, 2 x SCART ( 21 PIN SCART ) – rear, 1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) – rear, 1 x SPDIF output ( TOS Link ) – rear, 1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – rear, 1 x composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) – rear, 1 x component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) – rear, 1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – front, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 PIN mini-DIN ) - front and 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) – front. It supports 10 bit/54 MHz video DA converter and 24 bit/96 kHz audio DA converter.

Other features include zoom picture, EPG, multi camera angle select, multi language select, multi subtitle select and progressive scanning. It comes complete with video and audio cable.

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