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copy vhs to dvd
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WheezyE
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19. September 2005 @ 21:12 |
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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.
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20. September 2005 @ 07:00 |
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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.
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21. September 2005 @ 06:33 |
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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
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WheezyE
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21. September 2005 @ 10:45 |
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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.
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21. September 2005 @ 11:06 |
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I sort of doubt you can do it that way. Haven't heard of a way to do that.
Jerry
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WheezyE
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21. September 2005 @ 11:08 |
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Is there a way to replace the firmware chip with a version that tells the video processor not to turn on macrovision.
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21. September 2005 @ 11:16 |
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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
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WheezyE
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21. September 2005 @ 11:38 |
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I am sorry I meant the firmware chip in the DMR-E60 DVD recorder.
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21. September 2005 @ 16:41 |
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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
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WheezyE
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21. September 2005 @ 23:23 |
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Thanks for all of your help. I appreciate it. If it comes down to it I will just have to get an external part.
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27. September 2005 @ 08:13 |
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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.
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