I paid 187 euros in Italy for this, elsewhere it was sold for 250-300 so I thought it would do the job. However, you can't edit hd recordings which is a major problem. If you want to record a movie and start ahead of time or turn off late and get a recording of more than 2 hours in good quality ... Read review
(+) Low price considering features offered, good quality video playback (-) Only has 32MB integrated memory (can be upgraded though), features lack quality
Advantages: Firewire in for recording from Camera Disadvantages: can't edit hd recordings, noise
I paid 187 euros in Italy for this, elsewhere it was sold for 250-300 so I thought it would do the job. However, you can't edit hd recordings which is a major problem. If you want to record a movie and start ahead of time or turn off late and get a recording of more than 2 hours in good quality it won't fit on a DVD and since you cannot edit you can't burn it (or you need 2 DVDs).
Also it makes makes a lot of racket (say a medium noisy ... more
I paid 187 euros in Italy for this, elsewhere it was sold for 250-300 so I thought it would do the job. However, you can't edit hd recordings which is a major problem. If you want to record a movie and start ahead of time or turn off late and get a recording of more than 2 hours in good quality it won't fit on a DVD and since you cannot edit you can't burn it (or you need 2 DVDs).
Also it makes makes a lot of racket (say a medium noisy pc). So all quiet movie scenes seem set in an airplane.
I didn't get this impression at the start though. I don't know if it is possible but it seems to me it has gotten noisy in the month or so since I've bought.
Progressive scanning (line doubling), simultaneous recording and playback, high speed dubbing, time shift function
Audio system
Output Mode
Stereo
Digital Audio Format
Dolby Digital output
Response Bandwidth
4 - 44000 Hz
Connectors
Optical Digital Output
Built-in
Coaxial Digital Output
Built-in
Dvd
Type
DVD recorder
Media Type
CD-R, CD-RW, SVCD, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, Kodak Picture CD, DVD, CD, Video CD
Recordable Media
DVD+RW, DVD+R
Media Format
NTSC, PAL
Audio D/A Converter
24bit / 96kHz
Recording Mode
SP, LP, EP, HQ, SLP
Programmability
8 events / 1 month
Media Load Type
Tray
Supported Digital Video Standards
DivX, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, XviD, AVI
Supported Digital Audio Standards
MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MP3
Dvd features
DVD Additional Features
Progressive scanning, JPEG photo playback
Digital player (recorder)
Digital Storage Media
Hard disc drive - 160 GB
Tv tuner
Tuner Qty
1
Video features
Electronic Programme Guide
Showview
Programme Guide Features
Timer Programming
Clock & alarm
Clock
Yes (digital)
Timer
Record
Remote control
Type
Remote control
Technology
Infrared
Connections
Connector Type
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) - front
1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - front
1 x S-Video input ( 4 PIN mini-DIN ) - front
1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) - rear
Audio line-in - rear
1 x composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear
S-Video input ( 4 PIN mini-DIN ) - rear
1 x S-Video output ( 4 PIN mini-DIN ) - rear
2 x SCART ( 21 PIN SCART ) - rear
1 x RF input - rear
1 x RF output - rear
1 x SPDIF output ( TOS Link ) - rear
Composite video input - rear
Miscellaneous
Cables Included
Video / audio cable
SCART cable
Antenna cable
Power
Type
Internal
Voltage Required
AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Manufacturer's product description
Mustek brand has been globally well known for its excellent quality, professional support, and extensive service. Mustek has been recognized by many international magazines and professional organizations for its excellent innovation technology, production capability, and product quality. PRODUCT FEATURES: 160 GByte HDD Recorder; Up to 200 hour HDD recording and 1 to 6 hours recording on DVD+R/RW (5 quality levels selectable); Fast and easy dubbing from HDD onto DVD+R/RW; DivX certified, AVi / XviD compatible; Featuring Time Shift function (playback of recorded passages while recording); Easy TV programming with ShowView; Direct recording function and Timer (up to 8 events and up to I month in advance); Playback of DVD, DVD±R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, (S)VCD, Kodak Picture CD and JPEG; Front iLINK for direct copying from a digital camcorder and convenient front AV and S-Video input; Progressive Scan for crystal clear DVD playback.
