Reviews of the RCA DRC8300N
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CNET Review
The Good: One-touch VHS-to-DVD dubbing button on front panel; comfortable remote with nice key layout; S-Video inputs in front and back; reasonably priced.
The Bad: Belabored menu navigation; no IR blaster or VCR Plus support; so-so recording quality.
The Bottom Line: RCA's combo VCR/DVD recorder does a good job of archiving old VHS tapes to disc.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 44/100 and users 40/100. Comparing these reviews to 101457 other DVD Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 60/100 = Good.
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No Rating
digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: This space-saving combo makes transferring your VHS material onto DVDs as easy as a touch of a button. Progressive-scanning and time base corrector features combine to make the DVD playback incre...
Manufacturer: RCA
Part number: DRC8300N
System
- A/V System Recommended Use Home
- Parental Lock Yes
Audio System
- Output Mode Stereo
- Digital Audio Format DTS digital output, Dolby Digital output
Connectors
- Optical Digital Output Yes
TV Tuner
- TV tuner qty 1
- TV tuner preset channel qty 181
- TV tuner reception system NTSC
- AutoClock Set Yes
CD System
- Device Type None
CD Recorder
- Device Type None
DVD Features
- Picture zoom Yes
- Multi-Camera Angle Select Yes
- Multi-Language Select Yes
- Multi-Subtitle Select Yes
- MP3 compatible Yes
- DVD Additional Features JPEG photo playback, Progressive scanning
MD System
- Type None
Cassette System
- Cassette system type None
DVD
- Type DVD recorder
- Media Type CD, DVD, CD-R, SVCD, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Video CD
- Recordable Media DVD+R, DVD+RW
- Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3
- Picture Modes Letterbox, Widescreen, Pan and scan
- DVD Repeat Modes All, Title, Chapter, A-B repeat
- CD Playback Modes Intro scan, Program play, One track repeat, All tracks repeat, Random play / shuffle
VCR
- Device Type VCR
- Media Type VHS
- Video Head Qty 4
- Playback Speed SP, SLP
- Recording Speed SP, SLP
- Indexing Functions Automatic indexing
- Search Modes Zero search, Index search
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Device Type None
Recording Features
- Macrovision Copy Protection Yes
Radio
- Device Type None
Built-in Display
- Display Dimmer Yes
Remote Control
- Type Universal remote control
- Technology Infrared
- Features Multi-brand compatibility
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x RF input ( F connector ) - Rear, 1 x RF output ( F connector ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Front
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included Video / audio cable, S-Video cable, Antenna cable
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Product Photos
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