DVD players replaced VCRs and instantly became popular due to their reproduction quality, which significantly outstripped that of cassette recorders. The next stage of "evolution" was DVD-recorders, which began to display and record video in digital format.
Modern DVD recorders
Household DVD recorders today are analogous to a VCR, which is equipped with a DVD drive that records video in digital format. At the same time, the recording quality does not deteriorate from the number of times it is played - unless the surface of the disc is scratched. The first DVD recorders were expensive and in short supply. Today you can choose them based on your personal wishes - they can only support DVD-format or work with hard drives.
Select a specific model of DVD recorder according to your specific connection options.
The highest quality sound and image transmission is provided by HDMI ports, which are located on the back of the device and ignore the digital-to-analog converter, making the picture as close as possible to the original. Every DVD recorder should be equipped with component and composite outputs and a universal SCART port. The larger the number of ports in the recorder, the less chance of equipment incompatibility.
DVD recorder selection
When choosing a DVD recorder, be sure to consider its functionality. It is best to choose a device with the ability to manage files on your hard drive without connecting the recorder to your computer. In addition, an important function is timeshifting, which allows you to stop watching a video without interrupting the recording. It is also advisable to choose a recorder that knows how to record the video you need on a schedule and has a sufficient storage capacity that will allow you to digitize videos and create your own collections.
Almost all models of DVD-recorders allow you to choose the quality of the recorded picture using the settings.
A good recorder must read as many formats as possible. Additional functions may include karaoke with microphone connection, equalizer, radio and alarm clock. The remote control can be selected with backlight, which is very convenient for watching video at night. In the rest of the functionality, all DVD recorders are completely the same. The cost of the devices depends on the types of drives, since the hard drives themselves, apart from the recorder, are quite expensive. Recorders of trusted companies should be purchased, since only they provide service and replacement of components if necessary.
