using ZV427MG 9 unit which DVDs should I buy to Record old Family VCRs on: DVD-RW,DVD-R,DVD+R... &amp; how many GB
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if you're going to reuse them you'll need dvd-rw, or just once, dvd-r gets as many gigs as you can.
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I've been reading so many reviews and can't remember where I saw the recommendation to use a '32 GB Card' for best or extended video usage. Anybody know what's best? Thanx!
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I just purchased a Toshiba D-VR610 DVD/VCR recorder (tunerless), for the purpose of copying my VHS tapes to DVD. Other than a poorly-written manual, I like the unit. I'm using rewriteable DVDs, so that I can learn how to use the unit without wasting DVDs.If you read through all of the reviews on the various websites (Amazon, Bestbuy, etc), you will find that this unit gets high marks by customers, whereas most other brands have various issues.
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Wendy, I asked my hubby as I had bought for him. He said I should tell you when we had a problem putting VHS on DVD as it was suppose to do, he could not find anyone to look at it let alone fix it. That said, he also says no, it doesn't record without and external digit tuner. He really is NOT happy with the entire unit and Toshiba. He still gets upset thinking I wasted my money on it and it was the one he wanted.
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The first one is of the DVD-R type, while the second one is of the DVD+R type. Functionally, there's no difference between them, as long as your DVD burner can read/write to both types of discs.There are apparently some potential compatibility issues on DVD players, if you're planning to burn video DVDs, so you may want to read the information below and also look at your DVD player's manual to make sure it can play whichever type you plan to purchase. (Chances are good that it can play both types.)Section 4.3.6 of the DVD FAQ is probably the most helpful one:"[4.3.6] Which recordable DVD format should I buy?As explained in the previous sections, there are two main formats: "dash" (DVD-R/RW) and "plus" (DVD+R/RW). There's not much difference between them. They both record data and video, and they both read back data and play back video. Both formats are available as recordable drives for computers and as home video recorders. In spite of claims that one format is more compatible with players and drives, both formats are similarly compatible (see 4.3.1). There are speed differences, but it's a game of leapfrog. One format will come out with faster write speeds, then the other one will match it or surpass it. 16x is the theoretical maximum speed, so the latest drives from both formats are close to the limit."
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You can use DVD+R discs. There is no real difference between DVD+R and DVD-R essentially they are the same. Yes you can watch recorded DVD's.
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I suggest you contact Amazon right away! Inform them of your problem & they should refund your full purchase. They did for me & told me to just keep the product or throw it out.If you still want to convert your old videos, I'd suggest checking the Honestech VHS to DVD package. I eventually went with it from Amazon. Unfortunately you just missed a Gold Box deal a few days ago, but it's the best & easiest to use that I could find. Even at regular price it;s still a good deal. Good Luck & repost when you succeed. Mike
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This unit can record to DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW and DVD-R. Does not handle double layer disks. The RW varieties can be written and rewritten. The R varieties can only be written to once. All are 4.7Gb but you can choose several recording modes that will give you from one hour (best quality) to 6 hours (poorest quality) recording times per disk. Full manual: http://download.p4c.philips.com/files/z/zc320mw8b_f7/zc320mw8b_f7_dfu_aen.pdf
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I prefer to use DVD-RW media...it also works. But as the previous poster said you have to finalize the DVD in the recorder. After that you can use any DVD player.
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Thank you Frolian. I've been trying to burn a DVD for a couple hours, and I didn't know until you shared. I have DVD+R DVDs. You're my hero!!
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Cnythia: I hope I have helped you, just rember DVD+ or- R it is permenant RW means re-write, also only 2 movies should go on a DVD and you have the Option on your remote to go to 1.2.3,4.5 and 6 hour capacity settings. or ask pdouglass2222@aol.comBuy Sony DVDs thru amazon, Sony are the best, trust a recording engineer,,, I only use SONY 4.7 GB DVDs and I am not pushing Amazon but they give me what I order and dont sub some sub standard quality DVDs
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I have done several recording from vhs to dvd without any problems so maybe if you could provide me a few more details I could steer you in the right direction. The instruction manual is quite complicated and it is easy to miss a important step so tell me what you did any I'll try and sort out the problem. If you have the instruction manual list the steps found in it so I can be sure you are doing the right things.
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According to the card specs that come with these blank discs, the Sony card says: These discs are compatible with DVD+R 4.7 Gbytes Basic Format Specifications Version 1.3. It also says to check your hardware manufacturer to confirm compatibility. Depending on the differences in use environment, equipment, & configuration, the actual usable capacity may be smaller than the one described on the device. 1 GB= 1 Billion Bytes. I have not had any trouble with them. My recorder is 5 years old & is a Panasonic Recorder. The Sony Discs are 1x-16x. It also depends on Recorder age of the unit. When the recorders wear out I've noticed that formatting any discs start acting up as far as discs being excepted by the recorder if regular cleaning of the unit does not work after so many years of recording. This Panasonic is my 3rd recorder which has a hard-drive. The other two were Lite-On and the oldest a Phillips model. Most of the original blanks were of different capacity in their early stages like 8x blanks. Now virtually all are 1x-16x today.
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Kyle Wilhelm, For this model, any brand of DVD/VCR player will work. You'll just need to use a composite (Yellow AV), component (RGB) or HDMI input (for upconverting players). Thanks for your interest in Samsung televisions. --Mr. S
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I have a Magnavox recorder for several years, It records VHS and DVD'S, plays both kind, records both and record from VHS to DVD'S. In fact I have put all my VHS'S on to DVD'S. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT. It still works great!
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Thank you.Basically, the problem I got is the pause between the clips when I write them to a DVD. So, I joined them (and the pause problom is solved) and tried to fit it to a 4.7 GB (which apparently holds 4.38GB data). And if the total size is less than 4.38GB, I could write the DVD. Else, I had to separate the single cip (which I joined before) and remove some of the clips and see how many are getting fit in 4.38GB. I think I could write it. Of course, I have to write a second DVD for rest of the clips. Thank you
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this player will record on +and -dvd,use rw if you want to record and erase and record agan, if you want it to be a permenant recording use r+ or r- only 4Gb the recorder has several recording settings 1 hr high qaulity 6hr lowest qaulity