Samsung DVD-VR375 1080p Up-Converting VHS Combo DVD Recorder
This versatile unit records both DVD discs and VHS tapes, delivering crisp pictures and high-quality sound. Transition those VHS family videos to DVD. Samsung's DVD-VR375 provides up-conversion to 1080p and an easy recording feature to help you immediately master the process.
Samsung DVD-VR375 1080p Up-Converting VHS Combo DVD Recorder Accessories
 Cables To Go - 40315 - 2M (6.5ft) Velocity HDMI Digital Video Cable (Blue)
Memorex 4x DVD+RW 25-Pack Spindle
TDK 16X DVD+R 100PK Spindle
Sony 50PK DVD-R 4.7GB 16X-SPINDLE
Samsung LN46A650 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color
Samsung LN40A550 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
Samsung LN32A450 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV
Memorex 32021926 Clear Slim Jewel Cases (25-Pack)
Tripp Lite A102-02M Digital Optical Audio Cable, 2x Toslink - 2M (6ft)
Samsung DVD-VR375 1080p Up-Converting VHS Combo DVD Recorder Reviews
I'm currently switching all my video tapes onto DVD's. It was somewhat hard to understand the manual but not that bad. I am very satisfied with this vr357. The machine burns and plays all of the various types of DVD's where as my old DVD player would not.
I did not know that there is no tuner in the recorder when I purchased it. I cannot record from the tv without a box of some sort. I did not purchase it for that purpose so it is ok. I like the dvd/vcr very much.
To add annoyance to the above problem I also had to contend with the fact that after dubbing a home made VHS tape to DVD the VOB files it created were NOT created properly. - I finally realize what all that talk about copyright protection is about. Taping over the hole on the cassette doesn't help because that hole is only designed to tell your VCR not to allow you to accidentally record over the cassette. When I tried to copy my VHS movies (like Heavy Metal which I purchased from a store about a decade ago) to DVD, it stopped a few seconds in saying that it can't dub because of the copy protection signal endcoded on it. So, I'm returning this for a full refund including shipping costs. From what I am told one needs to incorporate a Digital Video Stabilizer.
This is one of the reasons the Samsung DVD-VR375 1080p Up-Converting VHS Combo DVD unit is useless because all it allows me to copy is my own home movies. Live and learn. Here's my story:. I purchased the Samsung DVD-VR375 1080p Up-Converting VHS Combo DVD Recorder to dub my personal VHS tapes to DVD. And, thanks copyright protection for protecting me from myself.
I am now learning that is because I am trying to copy video that has embedded macrovision protection.
I give up and will be returning it. The sound is off by a few seconds. to no avail. I have tried every imaginable iteration of dubbing on this machine to see if I could produce ONE USABLE DVD. So, I cannot recommend this DVD/VCR especially if you're buying it to convert your old VHS tapes. I have used DVD-R, DVD+R, and DVD-RW discs.
To clarify, my reason for buying a VCR/DVD burner was very simple: I wanted to convert my old VHS tapes to DVDs that would be able to be played in OTHER machines, not just this Samsung unit. I have used the "Simple dub" option as well as the EZ Dub button on the front of the machine. Both players give me the same problem: the sound is out of sync. If you fast-forward or chapter-search, then the sound goes REALLY off and the DVD is unwatchable because of this. same problems.
I have tested my newly-burnt DVDs on two players in my home: My iMac computer DVD player, and my Sony DVD player, which is hooked up to my TV. I'm returning this one and either buying a different brand, or sending my old tapes to a conversion company who'll do it right. I've had this Samsung DVD-VR375 for about 3 weeks now. All produce the same sound problems. Here's the problem with this Samsung unit: Every DVD I have burned so far has sound-sync problems.
The instruction manual is really poorly written. I'm a pretty smart "techie" guy, and it's still confusing.
The quality of the DVD discs I've played so far is pretty close to blu-ray quality. The product was shipped promptly via UPS. The upconverting feature works really well. I have not used the VHS copy to DVD yet.
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