Samsung DVD-VR345 Hi-Def Conversion DVD/VCR Combined Recorder

by Samsung

Product Details

• Item Weight: 13 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 13 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000EHI2QI
• Item model number: DVD-VR345
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #118,799 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

The Samsung DVD-VR345 Super Multi VCR and DVD Recorder is the easy way to enjoy old and new media. Record your favorite shows and movies directly to a DVD disc, while still getting to enjoy your favorite VHS tapes. Supports Dual Layer recording, for incredible storage on a single DVD. With Samsung's Enhanced Video Quality and DivX (MPEG-4) playback functions, as well as the handy Chapter Creator and Quick Recording features, the DVD-VR345 is a practical and pleasurable addition to your home theater. STB control Single Hookup connectivity - Composite / component / S-Video / HDMI one single connection for both VCR & DVD Recorder Auto Chapter Creator / Quick Startup recording / Remote Control 4-head VCR EVQ (Enhanced Video Quality) DV input Slim design (77mm) Unit Dimensions (WxHxD) - 17x3.1x10.6 inches Weight - 9.9 lbs Manufacturer's One Year Parts / 90 Days Labor Warranty

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost everything I wanted, March 1, 2007

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R. Potter (Gilberts, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung DVD-VR345 Hi-Def Conversion DVD/VCR Combined Recorder (Electronics)

I have had this unit for about 3 months without any electrical problems. The reason I got this unit was to make backups of all of my old VHS tapes on to DVD, but it doen't let you copy any copyrighted material. I still can copy all of my personal recordings to DVD, which is nice, because now I can throw out all of those VHS tapes.

I would say the nicest feature is the upconvert to HD. This is great because I fed my satellite dish receiver through it and it upconverts everything I watch.

I still can't figure out how to reset the counter on the VCR, except for pulling the tape out and then putting it back in.

I also wish the manual was a little more clear when it comes to multiple session recordings to a DVD.

The list of DVD/VCR combos that upconvert and record to dual layer DVD's is very limited so I'm glad I found one that fits most of my needs.

All in all I'm pretty happy with this DVD/VCR.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Buy something else, February 12, 2007

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Angus Podgorney "marshallraw" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung DVD-VR345 Hi-Def Conversion DVD/VCR Combined Recorder (Electronics)

Worked great for 30 days - just long enough to not be exchanged, then the High Def output stopped working. The other features still work, but I bought it to be used with HDMI, and that output is totally dead. Will have to send to a service place for repair.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Samsung DVD/VCR recorder + Tivo = Happy Customer!, January 12, 2007

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B. Wong (Irvine, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung DVD-VR345 Hi-Def Conversion DVD/VCR Combined Recorder (Electronics)

I bought this unit so I could make space on my TIVO. I followed the instructions from Tivo and from the Samsung unit, which was pretty simple, and before I knew it, it was done. After hooking everything up replacing my VCR with this unit, I gave it a test run by transfering a couple of shows from my TIVO to a DVD. Voila! I had DVDs of my Tivo shows and more space to record on my Tivo too! Entering in chapter titles etc. could be easier but overall I'm very happy with everything.