Entered CNET Catalog: 04/19/2004
SKU: 0098226049408
Manufacturer: Go-Video
Manufacturer description
Only GoVideo offers the innovative features and capabilities of a state-of-the-art DVD and VCR integrated into one easy-to-use product. Effortlessly transfer VHS tapes onto higher-quality, easier-to-store DVDs. It's time to get rid of your old VHS movies for good! Whether you want to record, play, or listen, the VR4940 does it all. GoVideo's VR4940 model represents the company's first Dual-Deck line combining a DVD recorder and hi-fi VCR all in one, with GoVideo's new EZ Play and MyDVD features. GoVideo's EZ Play feature automatically skips ads, trailers and menus, jumping right to the start of the movie. Simply place the disc in the tray, press the play key, and the movie starts without interruption. GoVideo's MyDVD feature also makes using this DVD player easier than any other both for adults and children. It permanently stores the set-up preferences that on most other DVD players need to be checked or unchecked every time you load a new DVD. The VR4940 model is also capable of video CD playback and features a handy backlit, multi-brand remote. GoVideo, the inventor of the world's first Dual-Deck VCR and DVD+VCR product lines, continues to lead the market with the introduction of pioneering new dual products backed by its patented technologies. No other product on the market today offers the simplicity and convenience of GoVideo's one-touch copy capability.Editors' review
- Editors' Choice: No
- Reviewed on: 07/01/2004
User opinions
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The DVD recorder fails to record
Pros: Nothing that I can think of!
Cons: It damages DVDs and fails to record on them
GoVideo apparently does not exist anymore and when it did, from what I have read, their customer Service left a lot to be desired.
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Run, don't walk away from Go-Video
Pros: The case can withstand being thrown in the dumpster by the power cord!
Cons: You name it
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ok ok ok ok ok ok
Pros: the best the very beat
Cons: none at all
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Has a serious recording problem
Pros: fairly easy to use
Cons: can't work well with brand new disks
I wanted to make a DVD of a vHS tape and found this neat bug - the interesting thing is that their manual states it can be done;
1) Insert a brand new DVD-R disk into the unit
2) Plug in a vhs tape
3) press the VHS button on the remote
4) press the copy button on the remote
5) record for about 10 minutes
6) press pause on the remote
7) fast forward for about 22 minutes on the vHS tape
8) press the copy button on the remote twice
after about 1 minute the TV screen will state "cannot record due to a defective disk'
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Doesn't work as a VCR replacement
Pros: Can archive VHS tapes to DVDs
Cons: Timed recordings don't seem to work; poor support; slow
But then I tried recording a TV show to DVD. The recorder portion worked (even though the instructions didn't tell you to turn off the unit after setting the timer), meaning it powered on and appeared to be recording. But when I attempted to play back the disc or even load it, it issues the msg "Unknown Disc. Check disc again."
I'm using the exact same media (Memorex 8x) I've used for all my other recordings. Nothing on their website about this problem or firmware upgrades. Turned off Auto Clock (seems like one of their listed problems might be the same as a timed recording), but their instructions were wrong. It just rejects the disc and opens the tray. You have no chance of finalizing the disc or anything else.
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Hunk of Junk
Pros: Works well if you are not recording...just viewing.
Cons: Freezes up. On my first attempt at recording it froze, wouldn't let me shut down or get my disk or VHS out..had to unplug. Attempted again. Begin the Intialize the DVD-RW and it froze with the Initialize finished screen..again. Samo bull...had to unp
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lemon out of the box
Pros: supposed to be easy
Cons: nothing works for longer than 20 seconds - freezes require unplugging and restart - I want to like it, but it just won't work
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Won't work with my video camera
Pros: Works well with normal vhs tapes to dvd
Cons: very finicky about dvd media even same brand. Ejects and shuts down for no apparent reason. Call in variable but can be very ugly if you are at the end of their shif.
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Good dubbing deck
Pros: Made good copy of old vhs on dvd-r. Very easy operation.
Cons: ejects dvd rw, doesn't accept the format on my player.
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Does what's it says...painless.
Pros: Great for archiving VHS tapes...also a good DVD player and excellent on air TV tuner included. Easy to use, good interface and menus.
Cons: Occasional dvd-r's not compatible with some dvd players (mostly computer dvd drives)
