DVD recorder/players?

Gigi

Does anyone have any information on an LG DVD Recorder / Player?

I have enough points to get either a Panasonic DVD Recorder with VCR (no other info is available) or the LG Recordable DVD Player with progressive-scan DivX/4 MPEG4 playback, editing. ( I just copied down the facts from the description, I don't know anything about them. ) I want to transfer a bunch of old VHS tapes while theyâre still in pretty good shape.
Or, should I buy a different one altogether, and use the points for something else?
My TV is a 4-year old 27â Sony Wega.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Gigi

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If you'd like to do any editing of your VHS tapes prior to transferring them to DVD, it would be helpful to get a machine with a built in hard drive with editing capabilities. I got a Sylvania V200F for the purpose of converting my old VHS tapes to DVD, and it's great, but I'm not sure it's being produced anymore.

I like it because I can copy a VHS tape to the hard drive, edit out anything I don't want to save, and then go from the hard drive to a DVD.

Good luck!

DVD Recorders?

Sharon B

Can someone give me advice on buying a DVD recorder? I'd like to start with an inexpensive but reliable brand. The one's I've seen so far (at Wal-Mart, K-Mart) are definitely in my price range, but are brands I've never heard of.

Also, are there certain features I should be sure the recorder has?

I'm looking to not only record programs from TV to DVD, but to also transfer movies from VHS to DVD. Any help appreciated.

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I have had a high rate of failure in DVD recorders, so if you can buy a longer replacement warranty do so, and keep all of the paperwork during the warranty time.
As your wanting to copy your VHS tapes you will need something like the "Sima CopyThis! CT-1 Video enhancer" It get around the anti copy safe guards put on tapes that prevent you from copying them. You can most likely find one on E-bay, or look for a new one if they are sill being offered for sale.
Here is a link to one, they say it's discontinued but I am sure one can be found with some more effort.
Some recorders can use both DVD+r and DVD-R media, or watch closely that you buy the correct DVD media for your recorder.

Do not buy a unit that has both the VHS player and the DVD recorder in the same unit, as you can not place the "Copy this" unit in line between them, and will not be able to record from most tapes.

The unit I am useing now was from Walmart, on a $50.00 clearance, it is the best one I have had yet, I do not recall the brand.

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DVD/VHS player?

jerryreed1

i want a DVD/VHS player that will record my old VSH to DVD?
is there suck thing?

if so can you guys tell me some sites that sell them?

thanks

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Hi jerryreed13,

You can buy a combination VHS/DVD recorder everywhere. WalMart carries several kinds. The simplest and best way is to simply get a DVD recorder. You can find them everywhere for less then $100. You will feed the output of your VHS player into the input of your DVD recorder to copy tapes.

If you are wanting to copy pre recorded tapes you will need to bypass the copy guard. It is legal as long as you are backing up your own tapes.

Then you will need a device like "Sima T120 GoDVD". It removes the copy guard and enhances the picture. You plug your source into it and plug it into the input of your recorder.

Here is an example of one - http://www.heartlandamerica.com/browse/item.asp?PIN=54817&

Another one that will work is the Digital Video Stabilizer. They work like a charm. Go here to read about and see an example - http://www.qualitekindustries.com/vidstab.html

Help with DVD Player/Recorder !!?

D O I N K

I am looking for a DVD device that has two drives so that I can copy DVD's to one another, and also, can hook up to my VCR via a plug that I don't know of, and be able to transfer my VHS's too. Any help with what i'm looking for or a great model exactly would be awesome.

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You will be much better off using a computer for DVD and VHS copying. If you don't have a DVD+R drive, get one. If you're not particularly tech-savy and don't think you can handle installing a new drive in your system - or if you only have a laptop - get an external drive. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151178

Now, here's the first problem: the Digital Millenium Copyright Act made it illegal to break the encryption of commercial DVDs. That means you cannot buy legal software that will copy a commercial DVD. However, it's generally accepted that it's perfectly legal under free use doctrine to make a backup of media you've purchased. So what I'm presenting here is a way to back up your DVDs and VHS movies without breaking the law.

You need to buy the Video and Audio Capture Device from ADS Tech. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815255011&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-Video+Devices+++TV+Tuners-_-ADS+Technologies-_-15255011 The VACD has both an A/V in and an S-video input that you hook up your VCR or DVD player to, and a USB output that you connect to your computer. You then have the option of either ripping video to store as a file on your computer or burning the video straight onto a DVD.

Warning: this will take a long time. You will have to play every movie in its entirety to capture it onto a disc. That means it'll take you about two hours to back up your average movie, and backing up a decent-sized library of movies could take you weeks or months.

This is actually the fastest way to convert VHS to DVD, since you have to convert analog to digital. There are much, much faster ways to copy one DVD onto another (just copy the disc), but again, that breaks the law.

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Should I keep my analogue dvd player or buy a new one?

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Sheldon

Is it worth keeping my analogue dvd player/recorder which I will have to connect to a set top box or buy a good new dvd player/recorder?
I want everything that I have to be functional and enjoying what technology has to offer. I also have a dvd player with surround sound, an older stereo system with record player that I want all connected and working. Is this possible?

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Replace your set-top box with a DVR. It should not cost much more per month.

Plan to get rid of your "dvd player with surround sound" because these $299 box systems are disk players - thats all. It wont take sound from your set-top box, or your HDTV. We get 20+ questions per week around here from people who bought these - then discover what they gave up for the low price.

Connecting Everything: Yes - it's possible but you need a few new devices.

we bought a used memorex dvd player/recorder it didn't have the manual with it.How do you use it.?

Maxine Bry

I need the instructions on how to operate a Memorex DVD player/recorder.It is an MV DR2102

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Google the brand and model number to try to find the manual online.

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we bought a used memorex dvd player/recorder it didn't have the manual with it.How do you use it.?

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Maxine Bry

I need the instructions on how to operate a Memorex DVD player/recorder.It is an MV DR2102

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Google the brand and model number to try to find the manual online.

does anyone know how to get a dvdr dis to play on other dvd players?

JMD

I am working with a magnavox dvd player/recorder mwr 10D6 and am using it to record church services by camera. After I finish recording the service on a blank dvdr disc, I remove it from the player and put it in my laptop afterwards, and I get a message saying the disc is blank (which is something I see as odd because it has video burned to it). The remote for this player has no finalize button. Does anyone know how to fix this?

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If you wanna make a DVD that will work on a standard DVD player, you will need a DVD burning tool to do this. Just copy the movie to a DVD disc, it will actually not read by DVD players.

The best and most reliable DVD burning tool that I've ever used is a tool called DVD Creator. It's able to burn all kinds of videos to DVD disc. After that, you can view the DVD on DVD player. It also lets you edit videos and create DVD menus. Easy to use and professional.

You should really give it a try. You may check out at:
http://www.dvd-creator-converter.com/dvd-creator/

Best of luck.

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What is the best DVD player/recorder to buy on the Australian market?

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CCclaire

I have just noticed my 8 year old DVD player/recorder isn't playing DVDs! On top of that, it doesn't pick up the digital TV signal. I quite often plug my media converter into my TV to watch our downloaded shows.
What does everyone suggest as a replacement? I don't want to go overboard with the price, but for the right product I don't really mind.

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Haier DVD50 DVD Player

I have a sansui dvd/vhs player/recorder and the remote wont work, Can I buy a universal remote to make it work?

Olivia

This sansui dvd/vhs player/ recorder is over 10 yrs old but I mainly use it to play dvds but all of a sudden the remote has been acting weird. I put new batteries in and it started to work fine but now it wont even work. The player works fine but the remote doesn't. Can I buy a universal remote to make it work?

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You can, but you will likely lose some functions. I have a Phillips universal remote that was much easier to set up than others that I've used. I can't find a model number or part number on it. It was $14.95 at CVS. It automatically searches for the appropriate codes.

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How do I restart my Phillips DVD Player?

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sinergisti

I was just about to watch a movie, when after six seconds of the disc starting up, the screen froze. I tried pressing the power button, and it wouldn't turn off, I tried fast-forwarding, skipping, and stopping, but none of the operations are working. The player isn't that old, either. The manual doesn't seem to mention anything about the DVD player freezing. Does anyone know what I can do? If I need to unplug anything, please specify exactly what wire/cable I should unplug. Thanks!

It is a Philips DVD player/recorder DVDR3400

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My Phillips Upconvert DVD player did the exact same thing! All i did was unplug it for a few minutes, then plug it back in and it has worked fine ever since!

Give it a try!

How do you finalize a disc from a DVD recorder?

stevethebe

i have a magnavox mwr10d6 dvd player/ recorder and have lost the owners manual...how do you finalize a disc?
i am aware this is in the wrong section but no one reads the section where it belongs so i tried putting it here...

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when you have recorded a disc on any machine you will have to finalize it for playback on other machines-at the end of the recording the magnavox will (or should) give you this option-choose it and the machine will finalize the disc for you. although i know the name i am not farmiliar with magnavox machines (my own is a panasonic) but some machines require you to go into a menu before this happens.

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