LiteOn DVD Recorder

[mukeshs]

Just wanted to know which DVD recorder will be the best to transfer VHS to DVD, one which has DV Link. I saw a LiteOn one for £150. For those people who has this recorder, What is it like, quality wise? i have seen that JVC is a favorite, but for £150.00 LiteOn. is it worth it for quality recording.

[chas0039]

I have seen a lot of trouble with some of the Liteon recorders and I would steer clear. It is worth the extra to go with Pioneer or Panasonic. Both have their advocates.

[vcdforme]

I use my Lite-On 5005 everyday. Had it for about 3 months now?
Everyday, not one problem. The menu is a delight compared to
my stinky Panasonic.
I usually capture direct from TV thru a VCR, but direct playback from a
VCR also works excellent.
I highly recommend this unit.

[mukeshs]

vcdforme
Can you edit your video and menus on the PC once you recorded from your recorder. Is the recording on the Lite-on in MPEG format and have you connected it with the camcorder, If so, is it the same quality.

[lordsmurf]

Yes, you can edit. Yes, all DVD is MPEG.
Quality is quite nice, but JVC is better.
I have a LiteOn 5001 myself, no complaints here.
Also have the JVC.

[Sam Ontario]

Good and value for money.

[handyguy]

I have a panasonic, they do vhs just great, lots of other people said so too. btw, dvd recorder comment section is under dvdwriters on left column...

[cahusker]

Looking for Lord Smurf the wise one.
I have a 5001 and love it except I wish it had a fan. The one improvement I wish I had was the 3 hour mode but I am afraid to mess with it(hack). While looking at their site(http://www.liteonit.com/DC/english/lvw_5002_5006/5002-5006_6hours.htm) I noticed that the 5002/5006 has the 3 hour mode. Why those ones and not the 5001/5005? My local Costco now has the 5005 so I could just go exchange it as they were the same price but I don't see why if the 5005 does not have the 3 hour mode either. The reason I realy want the 3 hour is for football games.