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anyone have either emerson dvd recorder from Walmart and do you like it?
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daman1
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10. November 2005 @ 09:45 |
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really thats all i've been using in my symphonic(sister to yours)
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GregRod
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10. November 2005 @ 10:19 |
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Yep.
My Maxell 4x discs (made in japan) are Taiyo Yudens.
They work like a charm.
Greg
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jesse100
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10. November 2005 @ 10:23 |
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I understand they usually record faster than marked and so maybe that is why I couldn't get them to work before the upgrade. I should try them again I suppose.
Jesse
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SSquire
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15. November 2005 @ 07:40 |
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I just used the firmware upgrade from this thread and it works great! No time lag on my machine. I used Maxell DVD 8x. Thanks to all who have posted about the upgrade.
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jesse100
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16. November 2005 @ 11:08 |
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I just found some Maxells that are made in Japan. Are these TY's? They work fine in my machine.
Jesse
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GregRod
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17. November 2005 @ 10:46 |
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If the Maxells are 4x then they are most likely Taiyo Yuden.
If they are 8x then the they are Hitachi's.
Yudens are slightly better, but the Hitachi's are still extremely good media.
Greg
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motorcycl
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17. November 2005 @ 17:35 |
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What about the Maxell DVD-RW 2X, who makes them?
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GregRod
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18. November 2005 @ 04:02 |
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Ok...
The 8x media will not record any faster than the 4x media. This machine will only record up to a max of 2x.
The only reason to do the upgrade is so that you can use 8x media as 4x media is harder to get. In otherwords, all the upgrade does is tell the internal burner now you can record on both 4x and 8x media.
That's it. There is no difference in record speed.
As for Maxell DVD-RW x2, these are made by Optodisc, Ritek, and Verbatim. In stores, you will mainly find RW's made by Optodisc.
In any case, they work fine.
Greg
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aaron3781
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18. November 2005 @ 19:11 |
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IMPORTANT MIS INFORMATION ABOUT THE EMERSON DVD PLAYER/RECORDER.
Alot of people have been complaining about the 2-minute cuts on RW discs, or for any matter, just two minutes cut after they got the update. I figured out why it does it. The discs/nor the update have anything to do with it. I sometimes accidentally hit play after i have recorded, which starts playing the DVD that I am recording on. Then I am like (whoops) I accidentally hit play, so I stop the DVD recorder (I ONLY HIT STOP ONCE). This is what causes the disk, the next time you record to start about two minutes later.
WHY?
When you hit stop only once, the laser is set to stop again in the same spot that you last played the disk (THAT is what Resume means) so when you hit play it starts where you last left off.
when recording after playing, The DVD Recording laser needs to move (search and find) a empty spot on the disk so it can record what you want. This is why there is a delay. I was worried about using my rw disks and was going to have to time it, but now works fine, only a couple of dvd's with some 2 minutes missing. Glad to help everyone out
HEY ANGIE ABOUT GROWING PAINS.
I only have like 4 episodes, i think the last four of the series. Did ou know Warner Bros is releasing them in FEb 06.
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aaron3781
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18. November 2005 @ 19:14 |
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Sorry, Inconclusion to the 2minute skipping.
PRESS STOP TWICE AFTER PLAY. or make sure you hit the VCR BUTTON THEN PLAY.
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tanooki
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18. November 2005 @ 23:43 |
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I started getting a 1-4 second start-lag and a alot of lag during the recording as well(parts of the recording just didn't play,just skipped a few secs). I also was not able to even format or burn succesfully on disc's I had used many times before,I thought the recorder was dying/firmware screwed it up....wrong. I have had mine for almost 2 years now and have nver cleaned it before. I opened it up,cleaned the lens with eyeglass cleaner and it now works again like it was brand new. The flawed recordings that I made before I cleaned the lens will not even play properly now though. As for the "stop twice" before recording comment,I never had a problem like this before. If the recorder knows how much time is available on the disc,it knows where to put it beforehand,that's what "loading" is all about.
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Anilyb
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19. November 2005 @ 05:45 |
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For what it's worth, I purchased one of these units last month. Being a newbie, I studied the guide before installing/using the unit and found it easy to set-up and easy to use. My main use is recording TV shows & movies and dubbing VCR to DVD. I have never had a problem with anything (yet) and am 100% satisfied with the picture (recording off satellite) in both the DVD and VCR modes. I'm using only Maxell DVD-R & DVD-RW discs - so far so good. Again, great unit/value for the price!
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gagandeep
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21. November 2005 @ 10:45 |
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I have a Emerson EWR20V4 DVD/VCR combo recorder and when i try to play a vhs tape than it turns off my player.
If anybody know how to fix this please let me know
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jesse100
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21. November 2005 @ 16:54 |
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Okay guys... I ordered the TY's (4x) and they still will not work in the Emerson. What gives? Is there a way to get them to work? A firmware update? Do they do that?
Jesse
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GregRod
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22. November 2005 @ 04:20 |
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Hmmm?
You ordered TY 4x media and they do not work?
That is odd. Even the cheap Comp USA 4x's work in this unit.
Maybe the code for Authentic TY 4x is different from the Maxell 4x TY's.
I know its too late, but maybe see if you can find the Maxell 4x
made in japan. I'm telling you I've used countless Maxell 4x TY's.
They are flawless.
To answer your question, I do not think that Funai will give you a firmware upgrade for one specific media. How much did you pay for the TY's? Where did you buy them? It could be that they are fake TY's.
Greg
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jesse100
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22. November 2005 @ 11:22 |
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These are from Super Media Store: DVD-R-media-silver-matte-spindles-100.html#description" class="korostus" target="_blank">http://www.supermediastore.com/taiyo-yuden-4x-DVD-R-media-silver-...
This is a very reputable seller as I understand it. I just don't know what is wrong either. I believe the Japanese Maxell's I have are 8x but I will check again.
I can use the CompUSA discs except they will not play back on other machines at times.
TDK, Maxell, Verbattim all work fabulously. I have used a variety of cheaper ones. It is a mystery as to why these will not work.
Greg, if I sent you one, would you try it in yours?
Happy thanksgiving everyone.
Jesse
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jesse100
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22. November 2005 @ 11:45 |
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For those of you with a dvd burner in your computer... did you install it yourself? I have installed a hard drive, modem and ram before. Would it be similar to installing a hard drive?
What is the advantage to using your pc to burn dvds? I assume editing and copyright stuff.
Jesse
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garyclay
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22. November 2005 @ 13:25 |
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Very easy. Just remove the drive you have and replace with the new one. Or if you have room for two just set jumper and install. It comes with instructions that tells you how to do it. I know a person that had never been inside a computer, and she installed one.
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jesse100
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22. November 2005 @ 13:40 |
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Gary,
Great. The computer shop in town wanted $200.00 to put one in (thats the drive and installation). Could you recommend a good drive? Preferably under 100.00. Walmart has a Sony around 70.00-80.00.
Jesse
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garyclay
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22. November 2005 @ 15:37 |
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I think the Sony would be fine. Also check out www.newegg.com. They have a good price and customer reviews on each drive that can help you decide. Plus quick shipping.
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garyclay
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22. November 2005 @ 15:47 |
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If you order one from newegg, you may not want an "OEM" as these usually will not have the burning software. If you need the burning software get a retail version. The description will tell you if it has burning software. Newegg has great prices if you can wait a few days on shipping. I get my orders in 2 to 3 business days.
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jesse100
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23. November 2005 @ 08:14 |
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I understand the lack of software could be a hassle. Other than that what else would be needed? I have two drives (besides floppy). One is simply a cd-rom and the other is a cd burner. Would replacing one of these be the easiest route to go? Would all of the wiring already be there?
Thanks again,
Jesse
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garyclay
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23. November 2005 @ 11:02 |
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Yes. The power connection and the ide connector off of either CD drives will connect to the DVD burner. I would replace the drive that is CD-Rom only.
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tjames195
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26. November 2005 @ 05:19 |
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I have an Emerson DVD recorder from Wal-mart. It does good using Maxel -R DVD disks but it is almost impossible to record on a Memorex -R DVD disk.
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tanooki
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26. November 2005 @ 23:46 |
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I bought the Sony DRU-500ax when it was first introduced at Staples($350.00+tax),it lasted a good 6 months(very unreliable the 6 months that it actually worked as well).I replaced with a LITE-ON sohw-812s from Wal-Mart for $150.00 about 2 years ago. The Lite on has never failed me once and it even inspired me to get the LVW-5005 as a companion to this and my EWR-10d4.I use the 812s for burning MP3's and data(to play on my Philips DVP-642) and the Emerson is now used for recording in VR mode(dvd-rw),editing,then burning to the 5005.I found that after the firmware upgrade, the Emerson is really unrealiable with certain discs that it loved before,I bought a 15 pack spindle of RW Maxell disks that can be used for well past the life of the recorder.My old Memorex disc's(which the machine used to love before) are now rejected by the Emerson and if I try to add a recording to an old one it erases the whole disc.Get a Lite-On,that's the point to this whole story.
Also,anyone who has or knows where I can get the original EWR10d4 Firmware....please let me know.
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