Most of my tapes are home videos, I have a few commerical tapes from the mid-80's to early 90's that are not out on DVD and would like to preserve them. I'm tried of waiting, I want to get rid of these tapes. Taking up too much space.
I have the following equipments right now and would like to know what else I need to buy to make this happen:
1) Daewood DVD-VIDEO player (only the Video is working)
2) Phillips DVD player
3) Comcast Motorola DCT2500 digital cable service
I'm not tech savvy, simple but detailed explanations would be appreciated.
I know I'll probably need a DVD recorder, but can I just buy a stand alone since I have the DVD-VIDEO player?
2006-10-09 20:39:03 · 6 answers · asked by Nija 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
Thanks for the suggestions, but I need to do this w/o using a computer.
The DVD-VCR combo recorders sounds great, but the problem with these combos is that one or the other always malfunctions then you you have to toss the whole thing.
That's what happened to my DVD-VCR player. That's why I want to know if I could use the VCR function and just get a DVD recorder.
2006-10-09 22:05:12 · update #1
If you were to get a stand alone, it would have to go into your computer, like a CD ROM drive. You would need to install software, even if you purchased a external device. Not worth all the hassle you are trying to avoid. Best thing, get a DVD player/recorder with a built-in hard drive. You can throw away everything else and have ample space. With the built in hard-drive you can rewind and even pause live TV shows. Panasonic makes some really good ones. Go to Best Buy and see the selection and ask one of the sales reps to help you. This technology has been out for a while and is getting more affordable. The product mentioned above is $400.00 and you don't get a hard-drive either and I have not see it hit American shores yet...
2006-10-09 20:59:09 · answer #1 · answered by bliden 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The easier way is to buy a DVD Recorder, connect the AV out put of the VCR to the AV input of the DVD record. Press play on the VCR and Record on the DVD Recorded at the same time and it should do the job.
2006-10-09 21:59:18 · answer #2 · answered by lucaslcc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, there advice on a thank you to repeat VHS tapes with Macrovision replica secure practices. Legally, in spite of if, the digital Millennium Copyright Act makes it unlawful to sell, purchase or manufacture gadgets that stay sparkling of this replica secure practices. you have gotten the means to make a case which you are the rightful copyright holder of this tape, and function the means to get a DVD replica made by using a commercial provider. i'm sorry there is not a miles less complicated answer that works.
2016-11-27 04:07:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your advise is correct in buying the Panasonic with hard drive.Best Buy does carry it however I question you getting 6 to 8 hrs per disc. Your best recording is 1 hr. I record movies is SP mode which is 2 hrs. At times 4 hours seems ok. Stretching it 6-8 hours is really a stretch. The longer you stretch it out the crummier the picture.
2006-10-10 03:06:03 · answer #4 · answered by Vintage Music 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can purchase a DVD recorder/VHS combo,. Starting at around $150.00 and up. You can transfer your VHS tapes to DVD, record television programs and playback, etc...
I provided a link below to get you started.
2006-10-09 21:20:01 · answer #5 · answered by awesomefb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This little gadget might help (there are some cheaper than this one)
http://www.sony.com.au/catalog/product.jsp;jsessionid=FCXNO2IFK3JX0CWSCFBCFEQK0IIUGIV0?id=VRDMC3&_requestid=249989
2006-10-09 20:48:49 · answer #6 · answered by Ink 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋