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Thread ID: 65351 2006-01-15 07:22:00 Copying videos to DVD problem Organicpete (133) Press F1
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421227 2006-01-15 07:22:00 Hi Guys,

Having aquired the wondrous DVD recorder,(the joby that replaces the VCR , not the PC type )
I would like to copy my home video collection to DVD.
I tried running the phono leads from the vid out to the DVD in ...pushed record...no joy :(
Is it possible to dub directly like that or is there a format incompatability issue or something?
Any clues much appreciated !

Cheers
Pete
Organicpete (133)
421228 2006-01-15 07:41:00 Check your menu settings......say under video/audio input you may have to select which input you use. Read the instructions helps sometimes as well.
Make sure you have your ins and outs correct.

my 2 cents
wmoore (6009)
421229 2006-01-15 21:20:00 Thanks WM,
Will check out input menu thanks.
Read book cover to cover :)

cheers
Pete
Organicpete (133)
421230 2006-01-16 05:52:00 The inputs should be labeled AV1, AV2, AV3 or similar, a Firewire, DV, 1394 port will probably be labeled DV.

Check which one(s) you are connected to and set the DVD recorder to that station.

If it all correct you should be able to recieve tv signals or your video sig on the dvd recorder. Then as you suggest, push play on the Video and record on the DVD recorder. The only problem you may possibly run into is macrovision protection if you are trying to copy a pre recorded VHS tape. This will corrupt the signal in some instances.

I have found it in a tv broadcast recently where the dvd recorder refused to record that program. I was slightly pissed because the reeason I wished to record it was that I was unable to watch it at the time. Worked it out though and got to the bottom of at least what went wrong.
EX-WESTY (221)
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