LG DV2000

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Value for Money

Advantages:	You can play DVD and record it to a video .  Hear music from CD and watch movies with full surround sound system, just like at the cinema .
Disadvantages:	Who likes to watch VIDEOS these days? It doesn't record DVDs .

Recommend to potential buyers:

yes

Full review

A sleek design with simple on-screen options. The DVD eject/insert is pretty fast and with the DVD inserted, the load/read system is quick. The DVD is played within seconds upon loading (between 5 to 7 seconds).

There are a lot of settings that you can adjust to make it a customised-default from the user. Parental control is also available on the settings screen.

The remote control has a lot of buttons (approx. 54) and has a simple design with a lot of features.

Behind the LG system, there are two SCART ports, one for VCR input and output, the other for DVD output only. TV ports are also located, plus the 6 speaker ports for the surround system (one of them for the subwoofer).

Additionally, the player has surround-sound system with high quality speakers (I mean HIGH), including a 100-watt subwoofer.

There are five speakers that you can place anywhere around the room where high quality sound is guaranteed, the subwoofer would be a little better behind the TV, sofa or under your bed (I've tried all positions, but not on top).

I hope your neighbours don't mind.

The surround-system's volume control lets you adjust the volume from the system instead of the TV volume. On the right side of the system, there's a built-on volume control knob that you can directly adjust.

The TV volume (not necessarily) can also be adjusted without interfering with the DVD/Video system.

The video system has four-heads and auto-tracking that can make old videotapes a little clearer than with those old video players.

It can automatically scan for any errors or problems that may prevent the system from working at its best possible performance. The screen-saver activates itself when the system is in idle mode.

If you don't record DVDs and have a collection of VIDEOS in stock, this LG system is highly recommended. If you like to record VIDEO to DVD, you have no chance with this DVD system as it's for playing purposes only (DVD).

The video system has recording functions, especially on a DVD to VIDEO method. Not forgetting about playing music CDs, you don't always need to watch movies, but also listen to music.

The weight of the LG system is a little lighter than the subwoofer itself and the fascia at the front of the system has a nice effect of a mirror. Don't keep looking at yourself through it; you'll miss the show.

I got my system from Dixons last year; you could get yours from your local electronics retailer at a cheaper price than £299.99.

Have fun with your home-cinema.