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2.0 stars
"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
Summary: I've been archiving my VHS tapes to DVD's and haven't encountered any huge problems, at least yet.
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.
