GoVideo VR4940 Progressive-Scan DVD Player/Recorder with VCR

GoVideo VR4940 Progressive-Scan DVD Player/Recorder with VCR

GoVideo VR4940 Progressive-Scan DVD Player/Recorder with VCR

Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
GoVideo's VR4940 dual-recording combination DVD recorder and VCR is capable of copying VHS tapes to DVD and DVDs to VHS at the touch of a button (except where prohibited by copy-protection technology). For camcorder owners, transferring home movies to DVD has never been easier. A convenient front-panel IEEE 1394 DV input accepts feeds from digital camcorders for easy recording to DVD and for playback on your TV. You get eight-event, one-month timer recording and you can choose whether to record to tape or disc with each program item.

Record your favorite television shows and treasured home videos to high-quality, long-lasting DVD-R (write-once) and DVD-RW (rewriteable) discs. The recorder's built-in NTSC TV tuner and onscreen user interface permits up to eight timer recordings over a single month, with five recording speeds providing between one and six hours of content on each DVD disc.

Movie fans will adore GoVideo's EZ Play DVD feature, which automatically skips ads, movie trailers, and disc menus, jumping right to the start of the main attraction. Simply place the disc in the tray, press the play key, and the movie will start without interruption.

My DVD, another GoVideo exclusive, simplifies your DVD player use by permanently storing the setup preferences that--on most DVD players--need to be checked or unchecked every time you load a new DVD.

The VR4940's versatile playback features include progressive-scan video outputs and support of MP3, JPEG, and Kodak Picture CDs. A variety of video and audio inputs--including front-panel connections for fast, temporary hookups--grant connection to virtually all televisions and home theater components. A backlit, multibrand remote control commands all the action.

Whether your living room is currently home to an HDTV or you're merely thinking of "someday," the VR4940's DVD player stands ready to deliver the full playback potential of your DVDs. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts.

When recording, the unit automatically creates a new disc title every time you start a new recording. You can then add chapters to these recordings manually or have them automatically inserted at five-minute intervals.

And, unlike all other DVD/VCR combination products, the VR4940 will connect to your television and deliver DVD or VHS signals using any of its available video connections, including S-video and component-/progressive-scan video outputs. Now you can view both DVD and VHS content without having to change connections or switch TV inputs.

To help you navigate the transition from VCR to DVD recording, GoVideo's "white-glove customer care" includes free telephone assistance in making your first recording, should you need it.

What's in the Box
DVD player/recorder, a blank DVD-R disc, a remote control, remote batteries, an RF coaxial audio/video cable (3 feet), a stereo analog audio/composite-video interconnect (3 feet), and a user's manual.

Product Description:
Record your favorite shows and VHS tapes onto longer lasting, easier to store DVD with the VR4940. High quality recording and playback along with a host of extras for easier operation make it easy to see why GoVideo is the the leader in Dual-Deck components.
GoVideo VR4940 Progressive-Scan DVD Player/Recorder with VCR
Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
  • Mine has worked fine for three years
  • great - when it works
  • Don't buy Go Video
  • I'm afraid most of these reviews are right on
  • Excellent Model
GoVideo VR4940 Progressive-Scan DVD Player/Recorder with VCR

Manufacturer: GoVideo
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:
  • DVD player/recorder with built-in 4-head, hi-fi VCR; 8-event, 1-month programming for DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs or VHS tape
  • Copy tape to disc or disc to tape (except where copy-prohibited)
  • IEEE 1394 DV, composite-video, RF, and S-video inputs; auto title and chapter generation with thumbnail menus
  • Progressive-scan output for seamless, flicker-free images on high-definition and HD-ready TVs
  • Plays MP3 CDs, JPEG image CDs, Kodak Picture CDs, video mode DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs

ASIN: B00019FO24

Amazon.com Product Description

GoVideo's VR4940 dual-recording combination DVD recorder and VCR is capable of copying VHS tapes to DVD and DVDs to VHS at the touch of a button (except where prohibited by copy-protection technology). For camcorder owners, transferring home movies to DVD has never been easier. A convenient front-panel IEEE 1394 DV input accepts feeds from digital camcorders for easy recording to DVD and for playback on your TV. You get eight-event, one-month timer recording and you can choose whether to record to tape or disc with each program item.

Record your favorite television shows and treasured home videos to high-quality, long-lasting DVD-R (write-once) and DVD-RW (rewriteable) discs. The recorder's built-in NTSC TV tuner and onscreen user interface permits up to eight timer recordings over a single month, with five recording speeds providing between one and six hours of content on each DVD disc.

Movie fans will adore GoVideo's EZ Play DVD feature, which automatically skips ads, movie trailers, and disc menus, jumping right to the start of the main attraction. Simply place the disc in the tray, press the play key, and the movie will start without interruption.

My DVD, another GoVideo exclusive, simplifies your DVD player use by permanently storing the setup preferences that--on most DVD players--need to be checked or unchecked every time you load a new DVD.

The VR4940's versatile playback features include progressive-scan video outputs and support of MP3, JPEG, and Kodak Picture CDs. A variety of video and audio inputs--including front-panel connections for fast, temporary hookups--grant connection to virtually all televisions and home theater components. A backlit, multibrand remote control commands all the action.

Whether your living room is currently home to an HDTV or you're merely thinking of "someday," the VR4940's DVD player stands ready to deliver the full playback potential of your DVDs. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts.

When recording, the unit automatically creates a new disc title every time you start a new recording. You can then add chapters to these recordings manually or have them automatically inserted at five-minute intervals.

And, unlike all other DVD/VCR combination products, the VR4940 will connect to your television and deliver DVD or VHS signals using any of its available video connections, including S-video and component-/progressive-scan video outputs. Now you can view both DVD and VHS content without having to change connections or switch TV inputs.

To help you navigate the transition from VCR to DVD recording, GoVideo's "white-glove customer care" includes free telephone assistance in making your first recording, should you need it.

What's in the Box
DVD player/recorder, a blank DVD-R disc, a remote control, remote batteries, an RF coaxial audio/video cable (3 feet), a stereo analog audio/composite-video interconnect (3 feet), and a user's manual.

Product 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.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Mine has worked fine for three years.......2006-10-26

I'm surprised to read all the negative reviews on GoVideo VHS/DVD recorders; I've now had mine three years; it remains turned on 24 hrs/day, and I've used the VHS > DVD recording function frequently, and I've never yet had any problem. The quality of the copies is excellent, and it's easy to use. My only complaint would be that the fan is a bit loud, similar to, for example, and older laptop computer; but this is a minor complaint.

2 out of 5 stars great - when it works.......2006-08-25

This is now my second 4940 from go video. I don't know how many of these they sold, but, this is my 2nd one in 2 years that has had problems.

The first unit would not record to DVD in any format. The VCR side was OK though. I contacted them and they sent me a 'factory refurbished' replacement. Up to this point I have only used the unit for viewing. I am now experiencing picture problems when viewing a DVD !! Cleaned it and still the same trouble. I have emailed go video to see what they say, but, I am getting kind of gun shy at this point and I do not think they produce a reliable product inthis 4940 recorder / player.

It is a nice unit when it is working and they did back their product somewhat by replacing it but not with a refurbished model. Caveat emptor. May the force be with you, etc., if you go with go video.

1 out of 5 stars Don't buy Go Video.......2006-05-17

I purchased a VR4940 directly from GoVideo in December of 2005. It stopped working the second time I used it. GoVideo had me mail it back to them. They sent me a new item but UPS lost it in shipping. GoVideo has refused to reimburse me or send me another unit, even though they were paid for the lost unit by UPS. In effect, they got paid twice for the same unit and I got squat. The company uses a third party support system to handle all complaints. This insulates them from dealing with customers from outside of Arizona.

1 out of 5 stars I'm afraid most of these reviews are right on.......2005-12-06

Very poor performer. My replacement unit just stopped recording on the VCR side. Go Video support is useless. Also it only reads DVD's when it feels like it. And locks up to the point where you have to unplug it to wake it up. Then there is no battery backup, so you have to set it up from scratch. Go ahead and buy one if you're into S&M.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Model.......2005-11-30

Granted, I haven't had it long, but thus far, this product is an excellent dvd recorder. Recording from VHS to DVD is very quick, with the push of a few buttons, as is from DVD to VHS. The manual is very detailed with exactly how to do what you need to do, step by step. Hookup was also very simple, whether you want to use the simple video/audio cables, or run your cable hookup through the unit, each way is very simple and also explained in depth in the manual. The only complaint I can find so far is the DVD record time, which limits you to 1, 2, or 4 hours, but for me, that is a minimal complaint. If you're looking for a unit to be able to transfer your old VHS tapes to DVD without a lot of complex instructions, this is the unit for you.

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