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| Posted by | Seán Byrne |
| Posted on | 23/06/05 21:05 |
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Test Machine:
As this is a standalone DVD Recorder which is not dependent on a PC to operate, the only things important in this case are the drive's video sources and what was used to test and capture the images as well as test the discs recorded using the Recorder.
Video Sources:
- Terrestrial analogue TV
- Sony DVD player DVP-S336
Displays:
- Hauppauge WinTV 878 PVR (to capture screenshots)
PC Drive with PI/PIF testing capabilities:
- Lite-On SHOW 1693S
DVD and CD Players to check compatibility:
| Brand | Model | Description |
| NEC | 3520AW | PC DVD±RW DL |
| Samsung | SD616Q | PC DVD-ROM |
| Plextor | PX-116A3 | PC DVD-ROM |
| Lite-On | 1693s | PC DVD±RW DL |
| LG | GDR-8081N | Dell Laptop DVD-ROM |
| Sony | DVP-S336 | Standalone DVD Player |
| Lite-On | LVW-5045 | Standalone DVD Recorder |
| LG | CD-330L | CD Radio Cassette Recorder |
| Sharp | CD-PC651 | Dolby Pro Logic Hi-Fi |
| Sanyo | N/A | Compact Disc Stereo Hi-Fi |
| Goodmans | CDMP 370 | Portable Compact Disc Player |
Features and techniques:
These are the features of this drive, found at the Lite-On webpage:
HDD Video Recording
Forget about the running out of recording space. With the built in 160GB HDD (Hard Disk Drive), you may record up to 198 hours (SLP modes) of quality video programs on it.
| Recording Quality | 160GB HDD | DVD+R / RW and DVD-R / RW |
| HQ Mode | Approx. 33 Hours | Approx. 1 Hour |
| SP Mode | Approx. 66 Hours | Approx. 2 Hours |
| LP Mode | Approx. 99 Hours | Approx. 3 Hours |
| EP Mode | Approx. 132 Hours | Approx. 4 Hours |
| SLP Mode | Approx. 198 Hours | Approx. 6 Hours. |
HDD to Disc Backup
The coexistence of the optical disc drive and the built-in HDD on LVW-5045 doesn't stay for nothing! With it, you can record the camcorder footages onto the built-in HDD all at once. In there, you can utilize all the editing functions to the titles and then save them onto discs respectively to 
share them with family or friends.
Disc to HDD Copy
The contents on any types of disc by copying them to the built-in HDD, where all the editing functions can be utilized. This not only solves the problem that certain editing functions are only applicable to certain disc types but also is convenient given the huge storage space of the HDD.
Note: Can not copy content protected disc.
Time Shift
Advance feature such as "Time Shift", is also featured on LVW-5045. The "Time Shift" feature allows you to virtually "Freeze" the live TV program while you are temporary interrupted and "Un-Freeze" it to continue viewing the live program.
Record & Playback
With LVW-5045, you can watch the recording program from the very beginning while it is still being recorded, regardless of how far along that recording is in progress. Simply press a key and you no longer need to wait until the recording is completed. Recording will not be interrupted and viewing can be performed any time you desire!
AllWrite Technology
Introducing the world 1st "AllWrite" DVD Recorder from LITEON IT. With the innovative "AllWrite" technology, a DVD Recorder with capability to record on DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW discs become reality.
DV Link
Another key differentiator is the DV-Link (IEEE1394) port, which allows you to connect LVW-5045 to a DV Camcorder. By connecting the Camcorder directly to the LVW-5045, users can preserve high-quality digital images on a permanent basis. So you won't miss any of those treasured moments in you digital life. An added benefit is that you may even manage your DV connection by using the remote control.
MP3 & WMA Playback
The LVW-5045 can also playback the ever popular MP3 and WMA music files.
Easy Guider 2
The innovative user friendly interface -"Easy Guider 2", has simplified the DVD recording procedure. You can now instantly access all the major functions available on the recorder without going through the complex procedure. DVD recording has never been so easy !
Introduction
Same for the OEM-Version, Philips 520H
To me, the audio sounds fine directly from the Lite-On itself and I didn't notice any unusual background hiss, unlike what most PC onboard soundcards pick up. I tried recording from various sources including CDs, over SCART, TV, etc. However, as the audio output (over Phono and SCART) is fairly high, it can cause distortion on audio equipment that has very sensitive inputs. For example on my PC's sound card, I had to set the Line-in level fairly close to the bottom to avoid the input meter from peaking.
I did also check for other issues that people mentioned in user reviews back in January such as audio-video sync problems after an hour of recording, remote keys acting if pressed twice, etc. However I haven't encountered any issue with the remote and after a 2.5 hour recording, the audio & video was still in perfect sync that I could see, i.e. 'B' & 'P' sounds matched the person's lips.
And it´s the best magazine for video-equipment and can not be compared with magazine´s like Audio-Video-Bild usw.
And I read in many forum´s that almost nobody can say that Liteon DVD-Recorders have a good picture-quality
I have seen Microsoft often use image and audio analysis to show that their codecs beats other audio and visual codecs and for a good while I often seen people boasting about how good Windows Media sounds & looks until later when visual & listening tests have changed this around.
Contacted Liteon & ended up taking 5 days off work, each time I was waiting in for the unit to be collected. Eventually, Liteon agreed to send an upgraded unit - 5045B and uplift the old one at the same time.
4 months later, this new machine suffered the same fate. I had originally put a couple of films onto DVD so I knew this feature worked.
Contacted Liteon, this time I lost 2 day's pay waiting for collection & then delivery of the repaired item.
2 months later, I have the self same problem - the machine simply doesn't recognise any DVD-r/rw, +r/rw, or even blank CDs.
When it works, this machine is the business, when it breaks down, it's a real PITA getting it fixed.
Rather than waste any more money taking time off work, I'm going to spend a day's wages & buy a standalone DVD recorder & link to this machine. It will pay for itself straight away because I won't need to take a second day off work.
And BTW, I tried to upgrade the firmware but the machine won't recognise any disk that is or was blank, so I have a CD full of firmware upgrades now destined for the bin.
Serial Number 002535611284
LVW 5045 HARD DRIVE FAILURE **PLEASE HELP**
I bought mine in sept 2005 and except for menu bounce its worked satifactorly untill the other day when I tried to play a disc it read 'Invalid'. I have it set at 'Region Free' and the disc's I want ed to play were 'Region 4'. Oddly it played Regions 1 & 2 without difficulty. Even after resetting to Region 4 it still didnt want to work.
On VideoHelp site, some members reported replacing the DVD drive which in some cases worked.
The label on the case says Lite-On IT' a DDW-813S but the mother board is by Sony with no discernable other details.
As far as I am aware the HDD is still working ok.
No one tried the swap option??
This message was edited at: 25-06-2008 15:01
The bad news is that there is NO after warranty expires service available for any Lite-On product.
I was advised that during warranty the item is replaced not repaired due to cost but do they replace the whole item or cannabalise another so you get your original unit back?
So depending on its price, you would have to seriously consider paying for an extended warranty or be prepared to replace the unit if it fails one day after the warranty runs out.
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