Magnavox DV225MG9 Tunerless DVD

Magnavox DV225MG9 is a conventional black DVD player and (4 head) video tape recorder without a tuner. It features Dolby sound, s-Video output, still frame and slow motion. Plays DVD Video, DVD+R/RW [VR format],CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW [Video format] and Audio CDs. This device is also Energy Star certified meaning that not only are you enhancing the environment, but benefiting your wallet too!

Pros:

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It is a no-nonsense player, it will what it states it will do and it is easy to set up. It's cheap as well which is the determining factor for a lot of people (for example a couple of teachers remarked that the low cost meant that they were able to afford to purchase their own equipment for class presentations).

Users note that connecting it up is fast and simple and that they did not have to acquire different cables. Many others assert that they obtain a good picture and first rate sound considering the amount paid out, and that at this price that you simply cannot do better.

There aren't a great deal of alternatives left out there for VCR/DVD players and people believe that the Magnavox unit works over and above expectations and that the standard of VCR recording and playback is quite good. There are individuals who like the straightforwardness of using tapes and buyers say that they have not experienced any complications taping any shows. There is impressive service from customer care personnel in the event you encounter any challenges.

Cons:

Users remarked that as there is no tuner, there isn't any coaxial connection, merely RCA, therefore, for those who have an older TV that just has a coaxial connector, you are going to need to obtain an RF Modulator. One more limitation of the unit which was explained is that with no built-in tuner you are unable to record one station while watching another.

Some customers tell of a few issues with VHS tape playback, including tape skipping and mediocre picture (and/or quality of sound) despite the fact that these same tapes played properly on their previous VCRs. The tape rewind function has been referred to as slow-moving.

Other criticisms described were the trouble identifying (reading) the controls on both the device as well as the remote control. The red indication lights on the product are said to be small and hard to ascertain at a distance, and the numbers on the remote control are challenging to see even close-up.

Others complained that it was actually tough to set up and record, and that the directions in the handbook were scanty. A few people experienced problems getting the DVD door panel to open (and had to contact customer care for directions - which worked).

A number of buyers say that the product stopped working after only a brief time period, and so the level of component quality could be a concern.

The Magnavox DV225MG9 is a straightforward VHS player/recorder and DVD player for individuals who desire a low cost system, or who just prefer to keep it simple.

Magnavox DV225MG9 Tunerless DVD