Samsung DVD-VR320 DVD Recorder

by Samsung

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• Item Weight: 11.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009A2LP8
• Item model number: DVD-VR320
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #66,365 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #100 in Electronics > Televisions & Video > DVD Players & Recorders > DVD Recorders

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Samsung's DVD-VR320 gives you both a DVD recorder and a VCR in a one compact combo deck. It enables you to watch a DVD while the VCR records to tape, or vice versa. The hi-fi VCR offers MTS decoding, four video heads, auto tracking adjustment, three VHS recording settings (SP, SLP, and auto), and quasi S-VHS playback. The DVD-VR320 records onto either DVD-RAM or DVD-R/RW discs, and it provides a front panel composite AV input as well as Firewire (IEEE 1394) port for connecting a digital video camcorder to the unit for recording directly to disc. It's also compatible with playback of CD-R/RW discs with MP3 and JPEG digital content.

You'll be able to record up to 16-hours of video with a double sided 9.4 GB DVD-RAM disc, and up to 8-hours of images with a 4.7 GB DVD-RAM/-RW/-R disc (depending on the recording mode). You can set your recorder to one of four different recording speeds, each varying in recording quality and length. EP (6 or 8 hour) mode yields the most recording time, LP and SP modes provide less recording time with higher quality recording (between 2 and 4 hours), and XP mode gives you the highest quality recording. If FR mode is selected, the video quality is adjusted automatically so that all video for the scheduled time can be recorded onto the free disc space. Recording features include A-B erase and playlist editing (DVD-RW and DVD-RAM), customized titles for recorded material, and one-touch, two-way dubbing of non-copy-protected material.

Progressive scanning provides high resolution and flicker free video. The 10-bit 54-MHz DAC, 2D Y/C Separating circuitry and Time Base Corrector processor technology provide you with the highest image playback and recording quality. It provides optical and coaxial digital audio outputs for Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel surround sound, as well as a selectable progressive-scan mode for smoother video with HD-compatible TVs via the component video output. It also offers the following video connections:

• Composite AV (RCA) In: 2
• Composite AV (RCA) Out: 1
• S-Video Out: 1
• S-Video In: 1
• RF: input and output (tuner pass through only)

Note: This DVD player is designed to play "Region 1" pre-recorded DVDs only, and internal dubbing of copy-protected DVDs is not possible.

What's in the Box
DVD player/recorder and VCR combo, remote control (with batteries), power cable, AV cable, printed operating instructions

Product Description

The privilege of choice. Samsung's DVD-R320 lets you choose whether you want to make DVD recordings or VHS Videocassette recordings. You can also play DVD and CD media. Like a typical VCR, there's a 125-channel TV tuner built-in along with a clock and timer. This makes it really easy to record TV shows directly to the VCR or DVD recorder. With DVD-R320, you've got the power of choosing. Add it to your home-theater system for more entertainment potential. One-touch, two-way dubbing of non-copy-protected material Choose to watch a DVD while VCR records, and vice versa Auto Chaptering, chapters are created when you record your favorite TV show or video clips from a cammcorder onto a DVD disc Fratures an IEEE1394 Firewire iLink port for connecting an external digital camcorder for dubbing onto VHS or DVD (4-pin connector) DVD play is Progressive-Scan compatible Front A/V Input (Composite) Outputs - 1 component A/V, 1 S-video, 1 coaxial, 1 optical digital audio, 1 composite A/V, 1 RF Auto Chapter Creator, Auto Fit Recording 10-Bit, 54 MHz Video DAC On-Screen Menus Parental Control to restrict access to children 3D Noise Reduction Slow Motion Play, Step Motion Play (DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R) / Bookmark Function, Repeat Play VCR One Touch Recording (OTR) / Frame Advance, Slow Motion, Skip, End Search, Timer Recording 4-Head VCR with MTS Stereo Audio Frequency Response - 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz / Signal to Noise Ratio - 85dB 2D Y/C Separating Circuitry Time Base Corrector Processor Technology Selectable Aspect Ratio Auto Clock and Channel Set - Timer recording to DVD or VCR directly off TV 125 Channel NTSC TV Tuner Unit Dimensions - 16.9 W x 3.3 H x 12.6 D / Weight - 9.03 lbs. Remote Control

Customer Reviews

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124 of 132 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than I expected!, October 21, 2005

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Melvin Yee (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung DVD-VR320 DVD Recorder (Electronics)

I purchased this dvd/vcr combination recorder because it was reasonably priced and had a fire wire port (I paid around $250). It's definitely a little tougher to use than an ordinary vcr but the quality of the output is infinitely better. I recommend this player for anyone who wants to transfer family videos to a dvd format or to anyone who's not quite sure but afraid to shell out the big bucks.

41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Buyer be AWARE, January 19, 2006

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MCasale (Philadelphia, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung DVD-VR320 DVD Recorder (Electronics)

This is a terrific machine, but familiarize yourself with your tech. I've got some information that is going to help you out sooooo much:

1 - It is extremely important that you know exactly what type of DVD's that are used with this product (like any other product). It lists very, very specific DVD's that the unit accepts for recording (It takes Sony DVD-R, but it won't necessarily accept a Sony DVD-RW!) And... It only accepts 2x DVD-RW's! I made four trips back and forth to Staples just to find out they didn't have the specific brand name that I needed & I eventually found the Maxell DVD-RW 2x @ a not so local Sears Electronic store. Read your directions VERY closely (as I should have). To help facilitate, I shall give you a head start - 2x DVD-RW's that it accepts: TDK, Maxell, JVC, Mitsubishi, Optodisc, Verbatim & Radius. I didn't find these brand names at Staples OR Best Buy.

2 - Be very aware of HOW you're formatting your DVD's and familiarize yourself with the difference between the modes. After hunting down the DVD-RW's that are required, I have found myself sticking with the DVD-R's. Formatting the RW's in "VR" mode as opposed to "V" mode, won't play on other DVD players. This isn't to say that newer model DVD Players won't play them, but older model DVD players probably won't. The whole reason I thought this DVD creating process was so cool, was the advanced editing features that were offered by formatting in "VR" mode. If you intend on creating permanent DVD's too play back on other DVD players, you should stick with "DVD-R" (which automatically format in "V" mode); if you're making temporary DVD's and plan on recording over them, use "DVD-RW" in "V" mode -- but really, what's the point in using the "VR" mode, with advanced menu editing, if you're just going to record over it?

3 - I've also discovered a manufacturer flaw in this particular model and after speaking with Samsung, found out it is related to in models manufactured before/after July 2005 (yeah, that's not at all helpful, but I honestly don't remember what he said about July 2005). Either way, the system error will appear on your screen like this: [EC:0507] - System error is found. Please try it again after turning off the power." At Samsung.com, under the support tab, you can download a memory update for your DVD burner (which I just think is really cool) - it gives you directions on how to do this.

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I hope this helps you to avoid the mistakes that I've made.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Was great but then, UH OH, February 27, 2006

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Lisa Simpson (Springfield, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung DVD-VR320 DVD Recorder (Electronics)

This unit was purchased to transfer home videos to DVD. Once I got the hang of it, it was great! Yes, the door opened slowly but I thought it was just that it took time for the disc to get started and stop. The simple chapter and title features were just what I wanted to break up the DVD for searching around. The transfer of VHS video to DVD went well for a while, maybe eight times, but then it would stop recording after 30 seconds. That became frustrating so I tried running my original 8mm canon camcorder tapes through the camera's out plugs to the DVD. That worked well for about six more DVD's, then after about a week, it started to display the ERROR signal that another reviewer mentioned. That never went away. It also said signal not detected. So it was detecting neither the camera, the cable box, the tv nor it's own built in VHS tape input.
When it worked, I could record on DVD-RW but those would not play in any other medium. The DVD-R seemed to work well (following the manufacturer's suggested brands) but some failed which was a big waste of time and DVDs. Perhaps every third one failed. I returned this unit after about a month because it just didn't work anymore. May be mine was just a lemon but, what a disappointment.