Features:
- Standalone CD recorder with audio and video abilities; audio recording requires audio/music CD-R/RW; data CD-R/RW okay for VCD
- Record TV programs and camcorder footage to optical digital media playable on most PCs and DVD players
- Digital and analog audio inputs and outputs; offers composite- and S-video inputs and outputs
- VCR-like performance with NTSC and PAL compatibility; VCD offers VHS-level audio and video quality
- Measures 15.7 x 4.5 x 13.7 inches (W x H x D)
Description:
Terapin Technology's TX-0002 audio/video CD recorder carries all the convenience of a full-featured standalone/component audio CD recorder and adds the choice ability to record (and play) video CDs, too--essentially a lesser version of the DVD-Video disc and compatible with most DVD players. VCD traffics in MPEG1 video with resolution of either 352 x 240 (in NTSC) or 352 x 288 (in PAL), or approximately VHS quality. You can store about 74 minutes of audio/video on a VCD and the traditional 80 minutes on a 700 MB audio-only disc. As simple to use as a VCR, the TX-0002 captures composite- and S-video sources from a camcorder, VCR, broadcast TV (through cable-box or VCR connection), DVD player (with applicable non-Macrovision-protected discs). You can program each CD with up to 99 tracks, convenient reference points to make video or audio segments easy to navigate. When it comes to choosing blank media, be aware that you can use affordable data/computer-grade CD-R and rewriteable CD-RW discs when recording VCDs but will need to use designated "audio" or "music" CD-R/CD-RW discs for creating audio-only CDs. As an audio recorder, the unit accepts analog and digital-audio inputs (via coaxial or optical terminals) from CDs, DVDs, cassette tapes, vinyl records, or tuners. (Be sure to use the phono input on your receiver or integrated amplifier, rather than routing a turntable directly into the TX-0002.) You can compile tracks from various audio CDs onto a single new CD. Front-panel AV inputs foster simple connections with camcorders, VCRs, MP3 players, minidisc players, and other devices. Other features include a full onscreen display, Disc View (which splits the screen and the action into nine video frames, allowing quick scene selection), time search, slow motion and fast forward/rewind playback (at three different speeds), compatibility with both American NTSC and European PAL video formats, and automatic record synchronization (1 track or all tracks) from external digital-audio sources via the coaxial or optical inputs (audio applications only). What's in the Box
CD recorder, 2 analog audio/composite-video cables (with red, white and yellow plugs), an AC power cord, a remote control, remote batteries, a user's manual, and a warranty card.
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