copy vhs to dvd

I have a Panasonic DMR-E60 DVD recorder and I am trying to record all of my old vhs tapes to DVD. Some of them work and others do not. I get a message saying that this material can not be copied because of copy protection. I would really appreciate any help on this matter. I have tried many other resources and have been unsuccessful.

 

There are often firmware hacks you can apply to dvd recorders which will stop the machine looking for the copy protection signal.
I personally use a microchipped scart lead between the vhs & DVD recorder which does the same job. Do some searching with google and on this site.

 

You can purchase a macrovision remover that will go in line between a VCR and the DVD recorder for between $50.to $100. It goes in the video out from the vcr to the video in on the dvd recorder. Do a Google for macrovision removers. That should give you several hits.

Jerry

 

Thanks that helps. I have found a part like that I can buy, but I would rather not have another piece of equipment. Is there anything I can just download and put on a CD and insert into the DMR-E60 to remove the macrovision. That way my machine can work like it is suppose to with out any extra parts.

 

I sort of doubt you can do it that way. Haven't heard of a way to do that.

Jerry

 

Is there a way to replace the firmware chip with a version that tells the video processor not to turn on macrovision.

 

When Macrovision first came out, the chip in the VCR was at times removable. I removed hundreds of those years ago. Now days the macrovision chip is usually part of a multi-purpose chip that if removed or tampered with you end up killing other functions. Your best/safest way is to buy the extra box and use a VCR as the player.

Jerry

 

I am sorry I meant the firmware chip in the DMR-E60 DVD recorder.

 

I understand what you mean, I just don't know if thats possible. I know there are some region free hacks that load from a cd but never heard of one to disable macrovision. There may be one, I just never read of one.

Jerry

 

Thanks for all of your help. I appreciate it. If it comes down to it I will just have to get an external part.

 

As I said in the first place, Many, but not all, DVD recorders can have the "hack" applied via a code entered by remote control in the set-up menu. Do a search for your particular model.
Also, it may be possible to update the firmware by burning a cd-rom on your P.C with a hacked firmware. Caution, messing with firmware upgrades can be dodgy and burning the cd in the right format/method can also be problematic but many people do it.