Lite On - Progressive-Scan DVD+R/RW Recorder 199.00

[jobedo1]

Lite On - Progressive-Scan DVD+R/RW Recorder with Digital Video Link LVW-5001 at best buy http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=1066095035361&skuId=6148108&type=product&cmp=%20%20 199.00
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[qpskfec]

The product specs on the best buy site show that this product has DVI+HDCP out. If you look at the picture of the back panel, there isn't a DVI output.

I saw this product rebadged as a Gateway in a store and don't remember it having a DVI out.

For $199, even w/o DVI, it's still a great deal, but I'd double check about the DVI output if that's a major reason for someone to buy it.

[handyguy]

the remote looked pretty skimpy, its not a feature full recorder, still a great starter unit.

[donpedro]

The product specs on the best buy site show that this product has DVI+HDCP out. If you look at the picture of the back panel, there isn't a DVI output.

I saw this product rebadged as a Gateway in a store and don't remember it having a DVI out.

For $199, even w/o DVI, it's still a great deal, but I'd double check about the DVI output if that's a major reason for someone to buy it.

I wouldn't trust too much BestBuy.com. I saw wrong pictures there couple of times. Best will be to go and see it with your own eyes . If you already did, please post reslut. Thanks.

[SLICK RICK]

Right now it showing that it is $299 with a $30 mail in rebate.

SLICK RICK

[lacywest]

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Lite On Progressive-Scan DVD+R/RW Recorder with Digital Video Link

Model: LVW-5001

Preserve TV shows on DVD for watching anytime with this handy recorder. Use the Digital Video Link to connect a digital video camera and transfer home movies to DVD. Plus, you can play your CD-R/RWs and MP3 CDs for even more entertainment.

Programmable timer recording in HQ/SP/LP/EP modes

Digital Video Link (IEEE 1394 mini) to link digital video camcorder for recording your own home movies
Progressive-scan 480p

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info from Lite-On web site


FRONT PANEL
Video Input RCA Connector (yellow) x1
Audio L/R Inpu RCA Connector (white/red) x1
IEEE 1394 Input Mini jack x1

[donpedro]

And also on BestBuy

DVI+HDCP jack for compatible connection to HD or HD-Ready TVs

Outputs: DVI-D, component video, S-video, Composite A/V, Dolby Digital and DTS digital audio (optical and coaxial)

[KDH]

Official press release from LSIlogic and LiteOn about this recorder here

http://www.cdfreaks.com/news/8583

KDH

[kabanero]

I bought this unit yesterday at CompUSA for $249 ($329 - $50 instant and $30 mail in rebates).

I can confirm:

1) It doesn't have DVI output.
2) Picture quality when recording in HQ (1 hour) mode via FireWire is EXCELLENT!!! (almost PERFECT) I didn't see any artifacts.
3) Picture quality in SP (2 hour) mode - some blockiness on fast motion scenes, but still GREAT!
4) I can control my Sony D8 camcorder with LiteOn DVD remote via FireWire.
5) It records audio track in MPEG1, layer 2 format, not DD AC3.
6) It can play JPGs on DVD disk.
7) It can play MP3s on DVD disk.

[Yvon]

The product specs on the best buy site show that this product has DVI+HDCP out. If you look at the picture of the back panel, there isn't a DVI output.

I saw this product rebadged as a Gateway in a store and don't remember it having a DVI out.

For $199, even w/o DVI, it's still a great deal, but I'd double check about the DVI output if that's a major reason for someone to buy it.

I have 4 pieces of equipment daisy-chained to my computer via Firewire.
As far as I know, Firewire works both ways, either as an input or as an output.

Yvon

[qpskfec]

DVI is not the same as 1394/Firewire.

In the case of 1394 on DVD recorders, it's usually one way only, the recorder will receive input from a DV camcorder. It will not output DV.

[Gil T Pleasure]

Only the Pioneer DVD-RW recorders have Firewire IN/OUT.

Edit:
I guess the Sharp DVD-RW recorder also have Firewire IN/OUT.