Memorex MVD4540 DVD-VCR Dual-Deck Player

by Memorex

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17 x 12 x 3.8 inches ; 10 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 19 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000068U2C
• Item model number: MVD4540
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #328,420 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Four-head HI-FI VCR features:

• 181-channel tuner
• VHS HQ
• MTS/SAP
• Front A/V input jacks
• Trilingual on-screen programming
• Automatic on/play/rewind/stop/eject
• Eight-event/one-month programming
• Two-speed picture search
• Auto head cleaner

DVD player features:

• DVD/Audio CD/CD-R/CD-RW playback with built-in MP3 decoder
• DTS digital output
• S-video / component out
• Zoom function
• Parental-lock function
• Full-function remote control

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

108 of 110 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Memorex DVD/VCR Combo, August 22, 2002

By 

Ronald C. Hilton "rhilton4u" (Woodbridge, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Memorex MVD4540 DVD-VCR Dual-Deck Player (Electronics)

I was hesitant to buy this thing, considering it's not a SONY or other mainstream electronic device. Although a bargain at the "going out of bussiness sale" at Ames pushed me to make the dive into the unknown.

First off, it's obvious this product is for those of us who either can't part with our VHS collections or just must record television programs for whatever reason. The disk is definately the way of the future and once the DVD recorders get reasonable it's bye-bye clunky videocassetes.

I must say I'm happy with the unit I bought. This unit will play DVDs, MP3s, audio CDs, and VHS. I've played several DVD disks with no problems. The picture quality is great and the VHS has played flawlessly as well. There are many MANY ports in the back for just about anything you could want to hook up to it. A connection to an amplifier or other sound component is pretty straightforward and can be configured with a multitude of ways. It even has inputs in the front to give you access for ANOTHER component such as a gaming system.

The biggest drawback I found was that you cannot record DVDs onto the VHS deck. Although I'm sure all of the commercial DVDs are protected anyway. Also, it is bulky: about the size of an 80s era VCR.

All in all it's a spacesaver with a decent value for your money. I'll just have to see how long it lasts without problems.

50 of 99 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clean up the clutter.., September 14, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Memorex MVD4540 DVD-VCR Dual-Deck Player (Electronics)

DVD Player.
1.) DVD/Audio CD/CD-R/CD-RW Playback.
2.) Built in MP-3 Decoder.
3.) Region zone: 1
4.) DTS Digital Output/Surround Sound.
5.) Multi angle menu with picture select.
6.) Slow Motion, and Zoom Function.
7.) On Screen Graphical Interface.
8.) S-Video / Component Out.
9.) Parental Lock Function.
10.) Multi Play Function.
11.) Zoom Feature.
VCR.
1.) 4 Head Hi-Fi VCR.
2.) VHS HQ
3.) MTS/SAP
4.) Front Audio Video Input Jacks.
5.) Trilingual On-screen programming.
6.) 8 event / 1-month programming.
7.) Automatic on/play/rewind/stop/eject.
8.) Automatic Digital Audio Tracking.
9.) 2-Speed Picture Search.
10.) Auto Head Cleaner
11.) Surround Sound.
Connection Jacks.
1.) Video Out (x1) (RCA)
2.) S-Video Out.
3.) Front A/V in (x1) (RCA)
4.) L/R Stereo Audio Out (RCA) (x1)
5.) Coaxial Digital Audio (PCM) (x1)
6.) Optical Digital Audio Out (PCM/Dolby Digital) (x1)
7.) Component Out (x1)
8.) RG In/Out (x1...for VCR only)
Ships with the following.

1.) 1-46 Key Full Function Remote Control.
2.) 1-RF Cable.
3.) 1-RCA Cable.
4.) Ships in four color gift box, and weights 18.5 lbs. and measures 19.3" W x 12.4" D x 4.6" H in the shipping carton.