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Back in the day, there existed beta and VHS recorders. These
machines had to be programmed manually if you wanted it to record a
particular program. For many people, programming a VCR is not at
all trivial. Countless VCRs go through their lives with "12:00"
flashing in front. But if a clever person does figure out how to
properly take advantage of the VCR's various recording features, its
quality simply is disappointing. A few high-end models offered
features to improve clarity and resolution, however the analog nature of
the recording results in distortions such as wow-and-flutter, noise, and
crosstalk.
Fast forward to the era of digital recording. Manufacturers
have created a new type of VCR, one that uses discs instead of tape.
How cool is that! Now, all your programs can be stored digitally.
That means random access playback, and digital clarity. Most
importantly, manufacturers have created an on-screen GUI to allow for
easier programming of the recorder.
In this article, we have the LiteOn LVW-5005 "All-Write" disc
recorder. Here are some photos of the retail-boxed unit:
Included is a remote control, RCA cables,
power cable, RG-59/U RF cable, documentation, batteries for the remote,
and a blank CD.
The rear panel shows a host of connectivity
options. There are the antenna input and output F-connectors,
composite and S-Video inputs and outputs, Y Cb Yr component outputs,
TOSLINK and RCA digital audio outputs as well.
In front, there is also a set of RCA A/V
inputs, and a 4-pin FireWire/1394 connector for DV equipment.
Below are the LVW-5005 specifications
according to LiteOn's website:
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