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a newbie w/ problems
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adderall
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22. November 2005 @ 11:18 |
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i have a problem trying to burn used dvd's. i don't have a home computer. just a simple dvd player and a dvd recorder. can anyone out there please help me on this???
Keith
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jeffstang
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22. November 2005 @ 11:51 |
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buy a computer and download dvddecrypter and DVD Shrink, this is a good start...
Newbie to After Dawn, long time burner !!!
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adderall
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22. November 2005 @ 12:00 |
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that's what i thought!!!
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22. November 2005 @ 18:37 |
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Welcome to AD.
Standalone DVD players/burners are not equipped to break copyrighted DVD's. You need a PC, so you can apply the proper programs to circumvent the various encryptions found on DVD.
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zhelpz
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22. November 2005 @ 19:54 |
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adderall
If you are still reading this, you do not have to go out and buy a computer to backup your movies on your stand alone recorder. What you need is a video stabalizer to hook up between your dvd player and your dvd recorder - you can get them anywhere from 50 - 100 dollars.
You will not have the freedom of backing up a FULL DISK - but you can back up the movie itself.
I hope that helps
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23. November 2005 @ 06:03 |
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Thats some good info ZhelpZ, I knew there was probably some technology out there that would allow you to do that, but since I wasn't sure about it I didn't comment on it.
I also misread the original post and thought he just had one combo drive.
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zhelpz
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23. November 2005 @ 06:14 |
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Thanx LOCOENG,
Yep I have a stand alone recorder that I use all the time actually. What is funny, usually when all the encryption problems occur computer-wise with the new movies - the stand alone will do it as long as that stabalizer is hooked up.
But you know, like I said before, it will only do movie because it records in real time. (just like recording a tv show) And if you are just backing up for the kids or an out of town trip, you can put up to 6 hours on each disk if you want to.
It works for the VHS tape - to dvd conversion also - just FYI.
Dont get me wrong though, I still prefer backing up on my comp - its way more versatile - but for those who cant afford to buy new computers or dont want to hassle with the technicals of them, the stand alone is definietly the way to go.
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23. November 2005 @ 06:19 |
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it will only do movie because it records in real time. (just like recording a tv show) And if you are just backing up for the kids or an out of town trip, you can put up to 6 hours on each disk if you want to.
How's the quality. Also in my area a cheap set top burner costs around $100-150, and PC's are equipped with burners for around $399 after rebates. I'm with you, I want full control of my backup.
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zhelpz
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23. November 2005 @ 09:42 |
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As far as quality goes. I am happy with the quality.
With the DVD to DVD - the quality is the exact same if you only do one movie on there. If you happen to do a VHS to DVD the quality is anywhere from the same to better. Yes, really, I know you may not believe it but its true. But I just think it is because of the way dvd's are made to use, and lets face it - vhs tapes and equipment is so old - the tape continues to get worse while you dont have to worry about that once its on DVD.
If you put more than one movie to utilize the full 6 hours of the disk - it SAYS the quality is not as nice, but frankly, I have yet to notice that decrease. Maybe its because I usually do multiples for the kids to play with. The other multiples I usually do are from the camcorder to the dvd recorder and they dvd ALWAYS looks better than the cam-tape!
The biggest problem I have ever had after doing a disk, is on my very very very ancient dvd player - I can only Fast Foward on 2x. Any dvd player that I have that is 3 years old or younger - no issues.
If I was in a situation where I had to choose computer backup over set-top backup - it would be computer hands down. But I love having both! By time my kid turns 4 or 5 years old - she will be able to do her own videos on the set top recorder - it is THAT easy!
Let me see - these days, yeah you can pretty much get a decent one for like 150 - 200 dollars. But anything under 150 I would be weiry of because ppl do get what they pay for.
But you said where you are you can get a COMPUTER WITH the Burner for 400!!! WOW! For 200 more, I would definitely do that if I were in that situation. The cheapest comp you are going to get where I am is going to be closer to 600 absolutely no frills - maybe a dvd burner with it if you catch a sale.
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