Lite-On AllWrite LVW-5005 DVD/CD Recorder
FICKLE MACHINE
I Have had the 5005 for only ONE month and it is NOT working . In fact I dont hink the unit EVER worked correctly (and I have followed the instructions carefully). First, let me state, I bought this unit beccause it records in ALL WRITE media formats--that is, I can record to DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD -RW or +RW and it PLAYS all those formats and more. But be WARNED--even if the unit WAS working --it only accepts CERTAIN forms of Media (blank discs) and the LIST of media it WILL accept is VERY limited in the DVD-R format. (it can use RICHOH, IMATION&gt; It CANNOT use Memorex, or MAXELL or even TDK DVD-R (it can use the TDK DVD +R) so finding Blank discs is a bit of a problem.  NOW on to the Machine FLAWS: For some reason the machine is recording SOUND OUT OF SYNCH to the VIDEO. I have tried everything to correct this, changing RCA cables, using different recording media, nothing works. Also--it is a problem with the TUNER?HARDDRIVE itself, because when i just WATCH TV thru the Unit--the SOUND is slighty OFF to the VIDEO (DELAYED). well thta makes it USELESS to record on. ALl my recordings would be OUT of SYNCH. But that isnt the ONLY problem . When PAUSING during a RECORDING BEWARE--it will probably cause your DISCS to FAIL when finalizing. I have found a FAIL rate of about 25% when you PAUSE a recording. THAT IS BAD. It is also FICKLE about what BLANKS it will record on. It seems to like the EXPENSIVE TDK+R media (fail rate of about 20%, still NOT good!!) but it really HATES cheap DVD blanks (fail rate of about 50%!!!). SO--i called CUSTOMER SERVICE, they emailed me a lengthy FORM to fill out about getting the unit replaced or repaired. I have emailed it back to them and am awaiting instructions. I have spent well over $100.00 on BLANK media so far and HALF of it is wasted and ther other half has SOUND SYNCH problems . I may have only 20 GOOD discs recorded out of 100.  I do not know if thisa is JUST MY UNIT, or in general,m the machine is not up to par.  Cna anyone reccomend a DECENT DVD recorder for under $400.00? email me. ALso the instruction maunal isnt the greatest. I figured out HOW to do things by TRIAL AND ERROR, it is NOT that difficult a machien to use once you get used to it. It also looks fairly nice. its not too heavy. No annoying &quot;fan noise&quot; like in the RCA 8000. No annoying DVDRAM problems like Panasonic. And it accepts and records (if you can FIND the right blanks) in ANY format. I just wish my unit WORKED!! Jewelblues@aol.com