First of all I really dont understand the difference between DVD-R and DVD+R, and when I go buy them will I also be looking for DVDRW? I'd like to try and dub 3 VHS tapes to 1 DVD? Is that possible, and how is this done? If I want to dub 3 VHS tapes onto 1 DVD would I have to buy DVDRW and **NOT** DVDR? The unit isnt hooked up to record TV shows because of my digital cable setup, so I use the other VCR for recording. So right now I just want to use the unit for dubbing and watching DVDs. Thanks for your time help & reply -- ROB. My email is rob1961@mts.net.
What unit do you have? Does it have a Hard drive? If it will not defeat Macrovision or any copy protection or accept a hack Copying or dubing VCR or DVD will be a problem. If your machine can burn both - and + disks, I would go with the + RW but remember that some players, mostly older, will not recognize a + disk. I use the +RW disks because they they are very reliable can be used again. Basic difference in -r or +R is they require finalizing and cannot be reused. The +RW disks do not require finalizing and can be reused. Most VHS tapes are about 13/4 hr long. Length of the program is the factor. For three tapes on one DVD would require you use a SLP 6HR recording mode this might degrade the picture quality below your expections. You can only check it out by trying it. Editing and it's features can be a factor. I don't see why the DVD recorder can't be connected in your system cabel or satellite. You say dubbing
What unit do you have? Does it have a Hard drive? If it will not defeat Macrovision or any copy protection or accept a hack Copying or dubing VCR or DVD will be a problem. If your machine can burn both - and + disks, I would go with the + RW but remember that some players, mostly older, will not recognize a + disk. I use the +RW disks because they they are very reliable can be used again. Basic difference in -r or +R is they require finalizing and cannot be reused. The +RW disks do not require finalizing and can be reused. Most VHS tapes are about 13/4 hr long. Length of the program is the factor. For three tapes on one DVD would require you use a SLP 6HR recording mode this might degrade the picture quality below your expections. You can only check it out by trying it. Editing and it's features can be a factor. I don't see why the DVD recorder can't be connected in your system cabel or satellite. You say dubbing
Hello and thanks for your reply. I have an EMERSON DVD Recorder with VCR model EWR20V4. I dont think it has a hard drive. I thought perhaps maybe you had the exact same brand & model combo. I want to dub personal and/or commercial VHS tapes to DVD (either one VHS tape per DVD or up to 3 VHS tapes per DVD). I decided to buy "RW" discs in case I wanted to edit, erase, or dub over. What do you mean by Macrovision? Would this be on the VHS tape, the blank DVD or the Emereson unit? I do know that some DVDs and VHS tapes have a feature which disallows dubbing. I bought Maxell DVD+RW (up to 4x 4.7GB and 2 hrs SP). I read at this site that I should use that brand and +RW, but the manual for the Emerson says I should only use -RW. Which is true? My cable provider has the other VCR set up to record TV shows using their onscreen menu and a special code for the VCR. They dont guarantee certain VCR or DVD Recorder brands, and especially combos. Hope this helps and thanks for yours -- ROB.
No I have a Go video combo VHS - DVD feeding a LiteOn/ilo RHD04 DVD recorder with 80 gb. HDD The choice of RW disks is good Macrovision is a form of copy protection you will run into on VHS tapes that range from color and other kinds of distortion. Some players mostly older will ignore MV or can be hacked. I do not believe that a hack is available for your Emerson and dubbing would be a problem if you encounter MV and I’m sure you will. If the manual for this Emerson stipulates –R or –RW only, than I doubt you can use a + disk at all. It sounds as though your video service will operate certain VCR recorders as my satellite service will. I am not aware of any service that will operate a DVD recorder. I use the timer on the DVD recorder in conjunction with the satellite receiver auto start as I think you have. If you are serious about dubbing VHS or DVD to a DVD recorder, take the Emerson back, if you can. Get a LiteON product, the ilo is Wal-Mart made by LiteON [The 04] do not get a ilo 05. I understand that LiteOn is re-bagging the RHD04 as the LiteOn LVW 5005x. I would advise getting a unit with HDD as it is much more versatile in recording and editing. [Than get a player, as I have, to work with it]. Properly connected you can use your existing VCR to dub to the DVD. If dubbing a DVD you will need another DVD player. No DVD recorder will copy a commercial it's DVD to the HDD.. If you do this GO to http://www.ss3f.com and follow all instructions, use the hacked firmware version, remember while the firmware for the ilo or LiteOn is different the basic procedure is the same. I use this all the time and have had 0 problems with any VHS or DVD The above site eand others like http://www.videohelp.com/ and http://techolio.com/ are good. Serch the forums, for info. Some questions and replys are informitive even on different units. Again remember the ilo 04 is a LiteOn product. practically all there units are non compliant and can be hacked for your purpose. Hope this helps
Hello there -- I thought this site was only for those who have an Emerson VCR / DVD RECORDER. Is there a way where I can post all of my past posts to those who own and use the Emerson unit? I'm going to the store and exchange the DVD +RW's for DVD -RW's. Thanks -- ROB.
Hello I think I just got a message from you but it only said my name lol .. not sure if there's a problem somewhere in cyberspace. Anyways I found my manual and it does say I have to use DVD-R and DVD-RW and not + for whatever reason. I also found the Funai website and emailed support and Ill have to wait until they reply back. Maybe others who have this unit and post here can also help along with you - thanks! ROB.
ROB1961 You can post on any recorder you want. Just tell everone what you have and what your proplem is. You did not state your recorder in the originsl post until I asked. You said that you wanted to dub commercial VHS tape to DVD. Good Luck
