How does DVD recorder video quality compare to a VCR or DVD player?
How does DVD recorder video quality compare to a VCR or DVD player?Answer: DVD recorders can record video in resolutions ranging from DVD quality to VHS quality depending on the recording mode used, somewhat analogous to the different recording speeds on a VCR, however, the way DVD recording modes works is different. While VCR recording actually uses different tape speeds, the DVD recording process maintains the same disc speeds, but the amount of compression used by the selected recording modes determines the amount of time that can fit on a DVD disc. The use of compression also determines the final video quality. More compression results in more recording time on a disc, but a lower video quality result. Although there is some variation from manufacturer to manufacturer, DVD recorders typically can record in one hour, two hour, four hour, and six hour mode. The one hour mode will be very close, if not the same, as DVD quality, while the four and six hour modes will be more like VHS S
