Lite-On Press Release

Lite-On IT shakes the market with its first Hard Disk DVD recorder

Lite-On IT, one of the world’s biggest Optical manufacturers, introduces the LVW-5045, its first DVD recorder with integrated hard disc drive, for a kickin’ price of £350, (499 Euro)!

Containing Lite-On’s advanced “All Write” technology, the LVW-5045 conveniently records onto any type of recordable optical media* on DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW.

What’s more, with the integrated 160GB hard drive, the LVW-5045 can store up to a staggering 198 hours** of video footage.  While the unique Easy Guider OSD guides you through the process of recording via an easy-to-follow step-by-step system. This graphic-based guide enhances fuss-free recording and is suitable for users aged from 9 to 99 and beyond.

In addition to the above, the DVD recorder sports a multitude of advanced but user-friendly functions including:

- A Time Shift option that allows you to “pause” any live program on TV at any time.

- Integrated Record & Play that facilitates playback of any part of the already recorded program, while the programme is still being recorded.

- Easy-to-set record program functionality that makes recording your favorite programmes a breeze.

- RGB Recording via SCART

- DV-Link (iEEE1394 / FireWire)

- Multiple SCART Inputs

- DV Control

- VideoPlus

*Excluding DVD-RAM

**Time dependant on recording quality. 33 hours in HQ mode up to 198 hours in SLP record mode.

Getting the most out of Lite-On’s advanced technology is easy with this innovative product that offers both the professional and home user the ability to copy and store live TV, video, audio, images & all types of data files onto any type of DVD and CD at the simple push of a button.

Availability:  Economically priced at 499 Euro (around ?350), the LVW-5045 is available in most mainstream electrical retailers.