Lite-On Bows Two New DVD Recorders

At the recent PepCom Holiday Spectacular event in NYC, Lite-On introduced two new affordable DVD recorders due to hit retail outlets mid-November.

The affordable (and easy-to-use) LVC-9015 DVD/VCR Recorder combo unit features the company’s exclusive "All-Write" technology for writing to the most popular digital media formats and an integrated VCR for simple dubbing of VHS libraries directly to DVD.

For the first time in a DVD/VCR combo unit, users will be able to playback a VHS tape in Progressive Scan mode for sharper color rendition. This feature is ideal for users who still want the flexibility of viewing VHS tapes while enjoying the highest playback quality available in any DVD/VCR combo unit on the market.

Using Lite-On’s "All-Write" technology, the LVC-9015 is capable of recording to any DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW discs, reducing consumer confusion about which recordable media format to use. Once the DVD has been finalized, regardless of its format, playback will be possible in most DVD players available today.

The LVC-9015 also incorporates Lite-On’s "Easy Guider" menu system for easy DVD Recorder operations. By pressing the "Easy Guider" button on the unit’s remote control, users can quickly navigate through many of the system’s primary functions such as Play, Record and Dubbing from VHS to DVD. The step-by-step tutorial makes playing, recording and transferring video from one format to another effortless and hassle-free.

Other features include a built-in DV Link for quickly transferring digital video directly from the camcorder to DVD or VHS and a built-in VCR Plus + system to let users simply input a set of predefined digits found in the TV Guide magazine or newspaper TV listings to program the timer/record function.

The new LVC-9015 DVD /VCR Recorder combo will be available in November for only $199.

If a DVD/VCR combo recorder isn’t what you’re looking for, Lite-On’s new LVW-5115 is one of the most cost-effective (priced under $170) feature-laden DVD recorders in its class. Of all the features and functions offered by the new DVD recorder, the most exciting feature is its DivX Certified software, allowing users to playback video files downloaded off the Internet on their TVs at near DVD quality. Consumers simply burn streaming video from the Internet onto a disc and watch it on their big screen TVs.

The LVW-5115 also features Lite-On’s "Easy Guider 2" menu system to easily Play, Record and Dub and pre-schedule recordings, along with some features typically found only in DVD recorders costing more than $400, including Dual-Format recording, VCR+ Plus, DV Link and Progressive Scan.

The LVW-5115 is a Dual Format recorder capable of recording to all DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW disc. This is an enormous benefit to consumers who are confused about which disc media to buy at retail.

The LVW-5115 is also equipped with 480p progressive scan for sharp video images , and users can select HQ mode for maximum recording quality (1 hour recording time on DVD or SLP mode for up to 6 hours of recording time on DVD.)

The recorder’s built in DV Link (IEEE 1394) provides superior digital input for high quality DV recording and video transfer onto DVD discs.

The Lite-On LVW-5115 DVD recorder will be available in November for $169.99.

For more information visit www.liteonamericas.com.