ILO DVDR05 DVD Recorder
If You're Looking for a Good DVD Recorder Look Elsewhere
Do you remember the final moments of the last "American Idol" when they picked the winner or the episode of "The Amazing Race" where they traveled through the wonders of Athens, Greece? Well I don't because the recorder stopped. Not only did it stop but it decided that the DVD was no good and recorded none of the program. So far the recorder is about 50/50 on recording and even when it does decide to record it often stops after recording only 30 minutes of a program. To me this is completely unacceptable.
The player when used with cable TV can be programmed to record your favorite programs … that is, if it records them at all. It is not compatible with satellite TV and will only record whatever satellite station you are currently on and nothing else.
The remote is nicely set up and has all of the standard functions that are common with DVD players. It is easy to use even without a manual. The only thing missing from the regular options is a step mode that allows you to step through each frame when on pause.
The DVDR05 features two composite inputs; input one, which also includes an s-video connection and an additional composite video (composite video two). It also has a digital video input and an input for an antenna. It has several outputs including the standard composite output, a coax and s-video outputs.
In addition to DVD's the player plays MP3's, WMA files and JPG's. It also supports Dolby digital. The one positive thing that I can say about the unit is that it does seem to play just about any disk. I was given several DVD's that were copied on a computer and was told that they would not play on a regular DVD player but they did play on this player.
The ILO DVDR05 overall is just not a reliable recorder. If you are looking for a good DVD player this unit would certainly qualify but for a recorder it would be better to spend the extra $100 and get something that will actually do the job. As a budget consumer I would have to give this product an F and would recommend avoiding it entirely.
Published by Ron Chatham
Native Californian. Have traveled quite a bit in Asia and Europe. I have a love of languages and can speak and understand French and German. I also have a good grasp of Spanish and Italian. View profile
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- If you are still interested in the ILO DVDR05 then you can get more information at www.walmart.com/catalog/catalog.gsp?cat=188689 .
- The DVDR05 has some nice features but does not record well.
- Save your money. The price may look attractive but you get what you pay for.
- If you are interested in a DVD recorder you should look past the DVDR05.
7 Comments
Post a Commenti have an ilo dvd recorder and the only thing it does is make a huming sound it is a peace of low dolar junk i think americans can do better than this thing for less money im only buying american products from now on
ineed a remotefor ilo dvd/player
HEY I GOT AN DVDRO4 AND EVERYBODY IS RIGHT ABOUT WHAT THEY ARE SAYING! I'VE TRIED TO GET HELP FROM THE MANUFACTOR, NOR FROM THE WAL - MART, IT WORK FOR ABOUT FOUR MONTH, HA HA GUYS AT LEAST IT THAT LONG!!!!!
I have the Ilo DVDR05 . It is a piece of junk. Do not waste your money on the Ilo brand. They are no good and they do not stand behind the warranty. And if you got it from the "big box store" don't look to them for help/ Nobody there gives a rats butt !
For any one who cares, use dvd+RW disk this will allow you to use the system but do not finalize the disk
I too have an ILO DVDR05 - I got it to format only one Verbatim DVD+R and that is all. It recorded video but no autio. I guess I've bought every kind of disc except the right one. The last I've read says to try Ritek 8X Dvd+R and or Amation 4X DVD+R. I need help bad.
I have a DVDR05 Recorder....I am despartely trying to get it to record...I bought DVD+R Disks and it says "no disk"...I spent $9.99 on these disks and they will not work...Does anyone know what kind of disks to use on this machine to get it to record????