How can a I copy a copyrighted DVD with my DVD recorder, not my computer?

Question

I've found lots of answers for programs to use with the DVD rom in your computer, but I don't have one. I have a DVD recorder that I bought to put my home moves on DVDs. That works fine. I want to copy my kids DVDs so that we can have a copy in the house and in the car. When I hook the DVD player to the DVD recorder and try to make a copy of the movie, it won't let me, it says "DVD is copyrighted" then it won't record. Well, duh I know it's copyrighted, but it isn't like I want to sell it, it's for my own use for a video I already own.

Is there anyway around this? How can I trick my DVD recorder?

Answer 1

Generally, there are several copy protection measures built into the hardware/software of DVD Recorders that connect to TV's.. It's nearly impossible to do, and it's a waste of time to try it that way. Ususally it involves opening the case, making modifications, and could ruin the equipment.

Instead, invest a good $50-60 in an internal DVD Burner, or $100-120 for an external burner.

Once you get the drive for your computer, you can use the following guide to burn DVDs:

You can find a full DVD Burning guide at the link below:
http://computer-tricks.blogspot.com/2006/07/burning-new-dvds.html

It includes screenshots, and links to download the 3 programs you will need to burn DVD movies.

3 Programs used in the guide (download links are included):
DVDFab decrypter
DVD Shrink
Nero

Answer 2

I would hook a dvd player up inline to the dvd recorder. You can do it thru the rca jacks or you can do it the same way you hook up a vcr to a tv with the coax cable.

If you do it thru rca jacks it will play on the input setting, if coax on channel 3 or 4

But if it is copyrighted you will have to get a burner for your computer and run a hack program that gets around the protection.

Answer 3

The method of hooking up the DVD player to the recorder might not work... even with an analog connection, there are security measures that can defeat this... like Macrovision for VHS.