Samsung DVD-VR375 1080p Up-Converting VHS Combo DVD Recorder
- Does NOT have a built in Tuner
- 1080p Upconversion
- HiFi Stereo VCR with DVD Recorder
- DIVx Compatible
- AV Pass thu with cable box control
Product Description
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…. More >>
Samsung DVD-VR375 1080p Up-Converting VHS Combo DVD Recorder
The product was shipped promptly via UPS. The upconverting feature works really well. The quality of the DVD discs I’ve played so far is pretty close to blu-ray quality. I have not used the VHS copy to DVD yet.
Rating: 5 / 5
Here’s my story:
- I finally realize what all that talk about copyright protection is about. I purchased the Samsung DVD-VR375 1080p Up-Converting VHS Combo DVD Recorder to dub my personal VHS tapes to DVD. 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.
I am now learning that is because I am trying to copy video that has embedded macrovision protection. 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. 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. From what I am told one needs to incorporate a Digital Video Stabilizer.
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.
So, I’m returning this for a full refund including shipping costs.
Live and learn. And, thanks copyright protection for protecting me from myself.
Rating: 1 / 5
Hi,
I created a document that addresses some of the issues with this machine. Go here to view it.
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This unit worked great when New, but now it’s acting up. There are some things you can do to get it back into working shape. Obviously, if the unit is defective you should return it.
Basic Outline
Issues that will be addressed:
I. DVD
1. DVD not burning.
2. DVD not playing
3. DVD not Finalizing
II. DVD Player
1. DVD tray will not come out
2. DVD player displays the word “Super”
III. Other
1. Reset the DVD Player
2. Preventive Measure for future DVD issues
3. Firmware Update
Rating: 3 / 5
First Rate!! Great Price, Fast Ship, Spot On Support.
I have recommended this new company to a friend and will be doing business with them in the future.
Keep up the good work.
Rating: 5 / 5
I ordered this from Epsonseller. I believe they do business under the name New Idea and others.
They didn’t ship because, I find out from them, UPS canceled their account for non-payment. They stopped answering my requests for information and are refusing to issue a refund or ship the item.
Avoid this seller, and be aware that you won’t get much help.
Rating: 1 / 5