Emerson EWR20V5 DVD Recorder/VCR Combo

by Emerson

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 14 pounds
• ASIN: B000HVNPFE
• Item model number: EWR20V5 (R)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #99,587 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 25, 2007

Product Description

Get the best of both worlds when watching and recording movies. This handy player lets you record and watch both VHS tapes and DVDs, so you don't have to spend lots of money on separate players. One-touch, two-way dubbing makes recording a cinch, as does the easy on-screen user menu. Features include: VCR/DVD recorder for DVD-R/RW recording and playback One-touch, two-way dubbing Hi-Fi VHS recording and playback Plays DVD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3 formats Up to 10 hours recording time Easy on-screen user menu Component video output S-video input and outputs Audio/video input and outputs Digital audio output Dolby Digital surround sound Parental lock Remote control

Customer Reviews

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not the greatest copier out there, but ok..., August 21, 2009

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ChibiNeko "Sooo many books, so little time!" (Whereever I go, here I am.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Emerson EWR20V5 DVD Recorder/VCR Combo (Electronics)

I refrained from commenting on this until about a year of usage had past. While this wasn't bad for the price I paid (around $80 or so) it just kinda left me with a bad taste in my mouth.

The good part is that for the price I paid, I am getting my money's worth out of it. It copied my home movies to DVD fine enough, but there's no way to get a DVD copied onto a VHS. (I tried for a friend of mine who wanted a VHS copy for a family member who didn't have DVD.) The set plays just about every DVD I've put into it & it's very handy for watching the multiple VHS tapes that I still have lingering about the house.

The bad thing about the copying process is that it's a pain in the butt to get the button mashing down. It's been about half a year since I've copied anything & I have to admit... I don't even remember the button combination anymore. The unit is also very noisy- I've taken to unplugging it because at random times the unit seems to start up & start "whirring" as if it was playing or loading up a DVD. (I've heard these things wear out fast, so this is probably the case.) I've never owned a DVD player that would make those noises before.

Ultimately, I was dissapointed with this unit. Looking back, I kinda wish that I'd saved up a little more & gotten a more quality unit. If not for my unplugging it occasionally, I get the impression that the unit would have worn down by now. As a cheap-ish alternative to more expensive units, it's ok enough but most users will feel sorta gypped.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best dvd recorder by far, September 7, 2010

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Keith C. Bullins - See all my reviews
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This is a great machine and the dvd's you make are compatable with all others.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What are the others complaining about??, November 26, 2009

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L. Lucrezi (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Emerson EWR20V5 DVD Recorder/VCR Combo (Electronics)

I have had this product for a couple of years and I have never had any of the problems the others are talking about. As far as noisy, the only time I hear anything is when it rewinds VHS tapes.

A friend of mine has recently asked me if I had a machine which could copy VHS to DVD, and I told her yes, and that I'd check it out. we have used Sony DVD-R discs, 4.7 GB/ 1-16x discs, they work great. You have to make sure when you are trying to copy onto a DVD, that they are compatible with the machine, this machine is a DVD-R, DO NOT USE DVD+R discs, they will not work. You have got to read the manual and you too can recopy VHS to DVD's as easily as I have. and don't forget to finalize the disc when done, this apparently is what allows you to view the disc on other machines.

I'm happy with my player/recorder, WHAT ARE THEY TALKING ABOUT!!!!