anyone have either emerson dvd recorder from Walmart and do you like it?

Do any of you folks who have done the upgrade thing have the Emerson EWR20V4?
There does not seem to be many of us with the EWR20V4.
Mine seems to work OK, but I am also stuck with the 4X syndrome. :-(

 

yes jess, let us know

 

elbertf2, i have the symphonic modle, your sister vcr

 

As for downloading the upgrade from the net, I just think its irresponsible, lazy and shows impatience.

Number 1: It takes 5-7 days to get a REAL upgrade from Funai. You must walk through the initial steps to make sure you have the right model for the right upgrade. Downloading a "misc. upgrade from the net" is like downloading a potential virus. You really don't know what your getting.

Number 2: Why potentially destroy your unit on a download "whim" when you can get what should work direct from the people who manufactured the unit? "You had the link that everyone else said worked? Well Funai makes what works without question. Would you walk down a dark alley just because people told you it was safe?

Well, to those who have upgraded off the net, good luck.

For those that do not know, it has been reported that after the upgrade the unit does not record immediately after you push the record button. Some units have simply fried after the upgrade. It appears that this has happened when people use the download from the net instead of getting the [bold]FREE[/bold] upgrade from Funai.

As for the Comp USA 4x discs. I've used them. They do work, however, the are actually manufactured by Advance Media Limited from Hong Kong. FMI is an aka Comp USA. These discs do not create as good of a picture as say Verbatim or Maxell disc. The word is they also do not last very long. (its reported that these discs will go bad in about 1yr)

 

Thanks for the info on the CompUSA discs. To be honest I only used them because it was all I could get that worked and I was buying in bulk in case there were no alternatives. Forunately the upgrade has been a good experience. Where did you get your info about these discs?

The good thing about doing the upgrade "officially" is that they are right there on the phone to make sure all is well. I did not even have to do anything for them to send me the disc. They just said we will send you the disc and I never even had to look up any numbers (just the model number). I received my disc in about 5 days.

As far as the upgrade allowing you to record copyrighted material that was a no go for me. Unless of course it is on the 8x or something. I will try that soon but I cannot imagine such being the case.

Jesse

 

The Comp Usa Discs...

I have a burner on my computer. I use DVDIdentifier to get the codes.
Then I went over to CDFreaks.com and looked through the forum under "Blank Discs".

I also did a search for "AML" on google. That's how I found the company information.

Many people over at CDFreaks rate good burns with this media, but have said within as little as 6months their burners would no longer read these discs.

About the upgrade, what you have said is why I do not know why people would download from the net. 5 days and you had support from Funai vs. an unknown download that is known to fry these units.

Aren't you glad you were patient?

 

Thanks... I am a collector of classic wrestling shows and I have put quite a few hours of footage on these CompUSA discs. I suppose I should re-record them to the Memorex discs I have coming.

I cannot imagine an easier experience with the upgrade. The disc arrived before I knew it. The tech on the phone was really nice. The upgrade takes all of three minutes to install.

Jesse

 

Memorex!

These discs are to be avoided. The memorex discs are rated some of the worst discs to use in this unit. Please search this forum:

http://forums.afterdawn.com/forum_view.cfm/47

For info on Memorex discs.

Try the following: Maxell, Verbatim, Fuji, TDK. TDK's 8x are always on sale at Circuit City. Usually 7.99 for 25. At Best Buy this sunday Fuji 100 packs are on sale for 34.99. Thats 35 cents a piece.

I personally have not tried the Memorex, but to many people have had issues with them. Besides that, Funai also stated that these discs should not be used.

 

Check this out:

http://club.cdfreaks.com/showthread.php?t=146146

It is a poll of what DVD these testers think is the best.

Jesse

 

Saw that poll before.

Like I said Verbatim, Maxell, Moser Baer. Taiyo Yuden is good. Maxell DVD-R 4x "Made in Japan" is actually Taiyo Yuden. The majority of my burns with this recorder have been with Maxell DVD-R. They work excellent.

Next in line would be my Verbatim Digital Movie Discs DVD-R 4x. These are just as good as the Maxell (Taiyo Yuden).

My Imations I've only done a few. They look great. These are made by CMC Magnetics. Yes, the same manufacturer that people diss. My burns with this media Imation DVD-R 4x look great. You can find these at OfficeMax being blown out for 25 at 6 bucks.

 

Greg...the "update from the net" is an exact rip of the "FREE" disc from Funai(it is specifically stated that it is for the EWR-10D4),it can however be used on other models if you do some research. I posted it myself after testing it and am still trouble free burning any media (1x-8x).I posted it after reading several posts about Funai either taking a really long time(2+weeks) or not even sending the "FREE" Disc at all.If you actually trust corporations more than the free-sharing internet,you are probably affiliated with them somehow,why are you even here? I know quite a few "lazy,irresponsible people" who are now happily burning along at with 8x media with only a simple click of a mouse.

 

No, I am not affiliated with Funai. I am just a patient person who would rather get a direct product from the manufacturer rather than a post from the net.

Also, Tanooki if you took the time to read my posts you will understand that there are "TWO" upgrades for these models. While you are correct that this upgrade will work in the EWR10d4 and the EWR20v4, if you use 1 of the 2 that is not correct for your unit it will fry the unit. Had you called Funai and walked through the process to receive your disc they would have told you that or maybe you did but didn't listen. (thats why they asked you to verify your model by the punching the code in on your model before they sent it)

You researched the net, wow thats great, but you never called Funai to find more info. You trusted the corporation enough to buy its product but were to "lazy" to make a call.

As for it taking two weeks to get an upgrade, perhaps there were some folks that it took that long to get it. My experience was 5-7 days as was many others if you read the posts associated with this thread.

So, great glad you posted a direct rip of "ONE" of the upgrades, however, to have it posted telling people that this one will work on all models is not true, and will cause damage to 50% of those who use it.

Get your facts straight before you speak kid!

Like I said, if your download works for people great more power to them, but a simple phone call and patience will ensure the right upgrade. Also, who cares if it takes two weeks. If you paid 150-200 bucks for a product why chance it. If it doesn't work after you get the upgrade from Funai you have recourse to get it fixed. If you download from the net and Funai has no record that you got the download from them you void any recourse and you will either have to throw out your recorder or pay to have it fixed yourself.

So, if folks would rather download go ahead.

I come here to educate and learn just like everyone else. I've had my emerson for a long time and have learned the best ways to use it for me. Why not share that with others?

Don't bash me because I take correct measures with my product.

And yes, it is irresponsible and lazy to take a misc. download from the net. Especially from a Newbie that doesn't have all the facts.

Just my opinion....

 

I update firmware from the net all the time. Go to any computer manufacturer and you will find updates for firmware to download. Of course I have to know my model number matches the update I download, just as I would with the Emerson update. No one made you the "expert" so quit putting people down for doing things their way.

 

So you believe these Imations to be good discs? The price is certainly right.

 

GaryClay..

You have it all wrong.

First I am no expert. I just have the unit like everyone else. I do know for a fact that there are two upgrades for this machine.

When you do the CM Skip to get to the code, you will find the code starts with some letters. Well the two upgrades correspond to these codes. If lets say a person upgrades their emerson with the updgade for the wrong code then you end up frying your unit.

I know this because the Funai rep told me.

So, I am pointing out this fact because I wouldn't want to see more people kill their machine.

Like I said, if you wanna believe that this misc download will work on all units go ahead.

I download updates (from reliable sources all the time too) however, when I know that "ONE" download will not work for all of these units then why shouldn't I tell people.

You make a good point, You download from the manufacturer. Isn't that the same thing I am saying? Get the upgrade from Emerson. Last time I checked Tanooki was not emerson.

I ended my comment with "My Opinion".

Whatever people. Do what you want.

Read this thread thoughly and you will see it riddled with people who have upgraded fromt he the net and now they have fried units, recording that does not start right away to people who were lucky and their units work fine.

As for the model, I am not talking about the model number. There is a code inside the machine that you must get. Model and this code are two different things.

 

Jesse..

I think the Imations are fine.

 

]http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/235603

 

GregRod,

Check this out:

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/237427

 

Hmm?

Good post.

I burn and keep my master tapes. I will not throw mine out until we see what is going to happen to these burned DVD's.

 

Greg,I am not a "kid". You maybe need to quit being such a puppy and use your brain instead of having some worthless multi-billion dollar company (tech support is who you speak to and they are not even as bright as say...you)holding your hand all the time. I tried the update on my unit before I posted it,and I have yet to see one person complain about the so called "frying" of their machine. You need to go fusk yourself and quit posting here,nobody likes a bitch to the establishment.