Magnavox MDR533H HDD/DVD Hard Disc Recorder with ATSC Tuner
Archive and record broadcasts with the Magnavox MDR533H HDD/DVD Hard Disc Recorder. This unit features a 320GB internal Hard Drive for extensive content storage before dubbing to DVD. It includes an ATSC tuner for recording off-the-air digital broadcasts, requiring an external antenna. Enhance your viewing experience with 1080P upscaling via the HDMI output. The recorder supports versatile 4-Way Dubbing between the HDD, DVD, and DV Camcorders, simplifying media transfer. This is a used, refurbished product manufactured in 2012.
$229.95
Owner Satisfaction
3.8
/ 5
Category Rank
207
/ 259
#207 in Digital Video Recorders
Price vs Category Average
-73%
Below average
Internal Hard Drive Capacity
320
/ GB
Who it's for
- Dual Recording Capability
- Integrated Digital Tuner
- Convenient Editing Features
Who should skip it
- Outdated Technology Interface
- Limited High-Definition Support
- Mechanical Failure Risk
Key Specs
Internal Hard Drive Capacity
320 GB
Maximum Recording Time
Up to 371 hours (SLP mode)
Supported Tuner
ATSC Standard-Definition Digital Tuner
Connectivity
HDMI output, Component Video I/O, Composite Video I/O, S-Video I/O, DVI Input (IEEE1394)
Supported Recordable Media
DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, Internal Hard Drive
Supported Playable Media
DVD, CD, CD-R/RW
Dimensions
16.6 W x 2.4 H x 11.5 D inches
Weight
6.6 pounds
Features
- Record up to 371 hours internally
- Built-in ATSC digital tuner
- Upscales DVD output to 1080P
- Four-way dubbing capability
- Records to DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW
- Plays back JPEG and VCD files
- HDMI, Component, and S-Video connectivity
What customers say
This device appeals strongly to niche users valuing its unique combination: a large HDD, DVD recording, and an integrated ATSC tuner for archiving digital broadcasts. Dedicated owners appreciate the flexibility of editing content on the hard drive before finalizing discs, praising its reliability as a media workhorse. However, this functional value is offset by significant usability issues. Many users report the operating system and menu navigation are clunky, slow, and unintuitive, creating a steep learning curve. Furthermore, hardware longevity is a recurring concern, with reports of premature failure in the DVD drive or hard disk. Despite these frustrations, its specific feature set keeps a loyal following willing to tolerate the execution flaws.
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