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Versatility and Value combined! (Rating: 5.00) Review : I love this unit! So far, it has worked flawlessly. I have had this unit for almost 2 months. Unlike the previous reviewer, I have had no trouble recording and finalizing on Maxell DVD-R, Fuji DVD-R, Memorex DVD+RW (no finalizing required for DVD+RW). You should note that the manual is not well written, and whoever wrote it is obviously not a native English speaker - it is annoying. However, the user interface is easy enough to understand so you probably don't need to refer to the manual often. There is a section in the manual about formatting new disks, however if you have the latest firmware, there is no need to fomat disks. Once you insert a new disks, the unit automatically formats it if necessary. The firmware can be upgraded by going on to their website and loading it onto a DVD (using your computer's DVDRW drive) and popping it into the Liteon LVW5005. This is very convenient. However, the website is not intuitive and again, the English is not well written. I have used the DV port to record from my digital camcorder and the quality is perfect (Standard Mode)! I wouldn't go lower than standard mode if you want DVD quality. The 4hr mode looks like something recorded on a regular VCR. There is also VCD and S-VCD recording using a CD-R media. S-VCD is as clear as the DVD standard mode. VCD quality is on the blurry side. Recording from TV is just like using a VCR! Select the TV input source, channel, and hit the record button. The timer is easy to use and has worked well so far. All these features with an attractive price tag - Highly Recommended! FICKLE MACHINE (Rating: 2.00) Review : I Have had the 5005 for only ONE month and it is NOT working . In fact I dont hink the unit EVER worked correctly (and I have followed the instructions carefully). First, let me state, I bought this unit beccause it records in ALL WRITE media formats--that is, I can record to DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD -RW or +RW and it PLAYS all those formats and more. But be WARNED--even if the unit WAS working --it only accepts CERTAIN forms of Media (blank discs) and the LIST of media it WILL accept is VERY limited in the DVD-R format. (it can use RICHOH, IMATION> It CANNOT use Memorex, or MAXELL or even TDK DVD-R (it can use the TDK DVD +R) so finding Blank discs is a bit of a problem. NOW on to the Machine FLAWS: For some reason the machine is recording SOUND OUT OF SYNCH to the VIDEO. I have tried everything to correct this, changing RCA cables, using different recording media, nothing works. Also--it is a problem with the TUNER?HARDDRIVE itself, because when i just WATCH TV thru the Unit--the SOUND is slighty OFF to the VIDEO (DELAYED). well thta makes it USELESS to record on. ALl my recordings would be OUT of SYNCH. But that isnt the ONLY problem . When PAUSING during a RECORDING BEWARE--it will probably cause your DISCS to FAIL when finalizing. I have found a FAIL rate of about 25% when you PAUSE a recording. THAT IS BAD. It is also FICKLE about what BLANKS it will record on. It seems to like the EXPENSIVE TDK+R media (fail rate of about 20%, still NOT good!!) but it really HATES cheap DVD blanks (fail rate of about 50%!!!). SO--i called CUSTOMER SERVICE, they emailed me a lengthy FORM to fill out about getting the unit replaced or repaired. I have emailed it back to them and am awaiting instructions. I have spent well over $100.00 on BLANK media so far and HALF of it is wasted and ther other half has SOUND SYNCH problems . I may have only 20 GOOD discs recorded out of 100. I do not know if thisa is JUST MY UNIT, or in general,m the machine is not up to par. Cna anyone reccomend a DECENT DVD recorder for under $400.00? email me. ALso the instruction maunal isnt the greatest. I figured out HOW to do things by TRIAL AND ERROR, it is NOT that difficult a machien to use once you get used to it. It also looks fairly nice. its not too heavy. No annoying "fan noise" like in the RCA 8000. No annoying DVDRAM problems like Panasonic. And it accepts and records (if you can FIND the right blanks) in ANY format. I just wish my unit WORKED!! Jewelblues@aol.com Love this Machine (Rating: 5.00) Review : I have had my LiteOn for almost two months also and I love it. Make sure to check the LiteOn website from time to time for firmware updates. They are easy to install. I have already done one update so far. I have used both disk formats (+/-) and they work great. Nice Looking, but defective out of the box. (Rating: 3.00) Review : My LVW-5005 was defective from the start. It was noisy and would not read any DVD's. It would try, then give me a 'FAIL' message. I like the styling and features I was able to use. It was easy to hook up. The manual was easy to follow. The setup menus were easy to use. Wish it would have worked. I was looking forward to using it. 1/2 the price of equally featured units (Rating: 4.00) Review : Imagine being able to plug your miniDV camcorder Firewire cable into the front LVW-5005. Load a DVD R or RW, hit the REC button on the LVW-5005 and the play button on your camcorder and minutes later have a DVD copy of your video. It's really that easy to use. Yes there are some menu's to navigate, but once you read the manual and figure out what each item in the lcd display means your can be recording a dvd in seconds. For the faint of heart there is an on-screen menu system with a wizard that walks you through the recording process. AND the unit can play any CD or DVD you feed it, except DVD RW's recorded on some other brands. Perhaps earlier models were buggy, but mine has been great. One issue that may be by design: when you record from firewire the monitor audio drops in and out BUT the recording is fine. All audio does transfer with the video. For the price, you can't beat this box. |
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