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Califone International DVD400 DVD Recorder

Califone International DVD400 DVD Recorder

Samsung DVD-R145 DVD Recorder

Samsung DVD-R145 DVD Recorder

 
$427.61  |  1 store
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Product Description
Califone's slim DVD-400 DVD Recorder provides recording choices in DVD discs (DVD+R or DVD+RW) and also has many useful features. The recording capacity depends on different quality... More
Califone's slim DVD-400 DVD Recorder provides recording choices in DVD discs (DVD+R or DVD+RW) and also has many useful features. The recording capacity depends on different quality modes. For example, record time is one hour for HQ mode and six hours in SLP mode. DVD-400 is also a player; in addition to DVD+R and DVD+RW, use it for DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, SVCD, VCD and CD-DA discs. This silver DVD recorder can also play MP3, JPEG files recorded on CD discs. For your convenience, DVD-400 has different input and output terminals including both optical and coaxial digital audio output terminals. Connect its component video output to a progressive scan compatible television for high-quality images. Less
This elegant full Multi DVD Recorder offers the flexibility of Full Multi Format recording, plus the practicality of Dual Layer Recording. Archiving family movies is easy using the front DV... More
This elegant full Multi DVD Recorder offers the flexibility of Full Multi Format recording, plus the practicality of Dual Layer Recording. Archiving family movies is easy using the front DV input; and TV programs can immediately be captured with the "1 sec." Quick Recording feature. Less
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Key Features   
Number of Discs   1 1
Progressive Scan   With Progressive Scan With Progressive Scan
TV Tuner With TV Tuner With TV Tuner
Playable Disk Types DVD Video • VCD • SVCD • DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD+RW • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW • Picture CD DVD Video • DVD-RAM • DVD-R • DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD+RW • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW • Picture CD
Playable File Formats MP3 • JPEG MPEG4 • DivX • MP3 • JPEG
DVD Type   DVD Recorder DVD Recorder
Video Upconversion   - 720p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV)
Video   
Video Noise Reduction - 2D Y/C Separation • 3D Noise Reduction
Video DAC   - 10 bit / 54 MHz
Video Output System PAL • NTSC NTSC
Picture Control Zoom Black Level • Zoom
Audio   
Surround Sound   Built-In Dolby Digital Decoder • Virtual Surround Dolby Digital (Digital out only) • DTS (Digital out only)
Dialog Enhancer - Yes
Connections   
Inputs - Composite x 1 • S-Video x 1 • Analog Audio x 1 • RF (TV) x 1
Front Panel Composite Input • S-Video Input • Audio Input Composite Input • Audio Input • iLINK DV Input
Outputs - Composite x 1, S-Video x 1, Component x 1, HDMI x 1, Analog Audio x 2, Digital Audio Coaxial x 1, Digital Audio Optical x 1, RF x 1
Convenience   
Record And Play Features One Touch Recording One Touch Recording • Time Slip • Playlist Playback
Parental Control   - Yes
Instant Skip / Replay - Skip
Remote Control   Standard Multibrand
OSD - Yes: English, French, Spanish
Resume Function - 10 Bookmarks
Recorder   
Recordable Media DVD+R • DVD+RW DVD-R • DVD+R • DVD-RW • DVD+RW • DVD-RAM • DVD-R DL • DVD+R DL
Recording Speeds SP • LP • EP • HQ SP • XP • LP • EP • FR
DVD Recording Time 6 Hrs. Maximum 1 Hrs. Minimum / 8 Hrs. Maximum
Recording Formats - MPEG2
Programmable Timer - Yes
Dimensions   
Weight 3.99 kg 2.49 kg
Depth 12.3 in. 8.5 in.
Height 1.9 in. 1.9 in.
Width 16.9 in. 16.9 in.
Other Features   
Brand Califone International Samsung
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 90 Days
Miscellaneous   
UPC - 036725601659
Release Date - April, 2006
Product ID 26735680 33241475
Product MPN   
MPN DVD-400 DVD-R145
 
Consumer Reviews
Califone International DVD400 DVD Recorder
Califone International DVD400 DVD Recorder
$427.61
Samsung DVD-R145 DVD Recorder
Samsung DVD-R145 DVD Recorder
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Consumer Reviews

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The freeze queen of recorders

bypegasusg Jan 6, 2007
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros None
Cons Frequently freezes and crashes.
Recommended it? No

I purchased this unit in October and have not had much opportunity to use it, but my daughter has complained from day one about the unit crashing during recording. Since then I have tried to tape 3 programs, only one successfully. While taping the other two programs, the unit froze halfway through... Read full review »

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Beware of Samsung Service

bydaverood Apr 19, 2007
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros None
Cons Did not work out of the box, repair service is either slow or non-existent.
Recommended it? No

I purchased this unit from BestBuy in Feb. It needed service by March. I had to fight with Samsung to authorize return for service. It has been gathering dust there for the past month. Samsung has ignore every inquiry I've made through their website and email. I phoned them and was disconnected... Read full review »

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