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anyone have either emerson dvd recorder from Walmart and do you like it?
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CharlesAB
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5. February 2006 @ 22:05 |
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For DannyMcC
I do what you're describing quite a lot with this emersonEWR20V5>the dvd recorder seems great but the VCR part of it sucks. It has no sensor,on the 'rewind' function, so far it has ripped the tape off 4 diff video tapes when I tried rewinding>motor goes full speed until it gets to the end. Bought a brand new JVC hi-fi vcr for about 75bucks, it slows the rewind/ff speeds down as it nears the tape's beginning or end.
But as for your question>just get a decent vcr, hook audio/video OUT
to the inputs on the Emerson, put that sucker on recordDVD and set up your vcr tape, hit play button on vcr, then record on the dvd. Does a good job ifyou have a half-way decent videotape..I cant really tell any difference recording that way, than using the vcr-play part of the emerson to dub to dvd.Plus you can control the editing of commercials that way if you watch close, and use reg DVD-R instead of those expensive -RW disks.
Dont worry about trying to make a 'newer' vhs tape from an old one-unless you just want a copy of that! Record straight to the dvd.
hope that helps
charles
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petsitter
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6. February 2006 @ 04:17 |
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Can anyone explain how to enable copying DVD movies that have the copyright protection? I know I have seen it on here somewhere, but can't find it again!
Thanks!
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jungleman
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6. February 2006 @ 08:10 |
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Help! I just purchased an Emerson EWR20V5. I hooked it up as the manual said. When the recorder is on TV, the picture from satalitte dish is very sharp and in color. When I switch it over to DVD it flashes then comes back on in black and white. When I try to record a program the recording is in black and white regardless of VHS or DVD but the picture rolls and you can not see it. The sound was clear. Any ideas?
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CharlesAB
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6. February 2006 @ 08:36 |
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jungleman, what kind of sat system are u using? Ive got mine hooked up to 2 diff ones and no problem like that. Video/audio out from sat box-to
video/audio IN on the emerson, it should be working...I did read in the manual that the S-video only works on DVD playback, so if you are trying to use that cable it might be your trouble. If your sat dont have jacks, but only the RF OUT (tv cable type output) then you have to connect to the emerson using that.
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jungleman
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6. February 2006 @ 10:21 |
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My sat system is DSTV. From sat box to the emerson I have both video and audio (out on sat/in on emerson). I just noted that when I switch from VHS to DVD the picture tends to "zoom" in as well as go black and white. When I play "store bought" DVDs - the picture is crystal clear and in color. My other problem is that I can not get my "top menu" button to work on the remote to see if there is something in the set-up or options.
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CharlesAB
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6. February 2006 @ 14:28 |
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jman
If you're using the jacks on the far right of the emerson, and not the 'component' jacks I don't have a clue. Some kind of mismatch going on.
Try the jacks on the front of the emerson just for grins. Or, if your sat recr has RF or TV OUT cable connect it that way to see if THAT works. Thats a puzzler.
Also you'll find the remote is mule-headed for the Emerson , to keep you from accidentaly stopping or starting something. You almost have to hit the DVD or VCR button on the remote every time you want to pause or record on either device. Well, if you dont switch between vcr/dvd a lot you wont have to. Takes some getting used to.
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MikDee
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6. February 2006 @ 15:05 |
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Sounds like you have a copyguard problem on that Satelite broadcast, usually the tuner, will show the program just fine, but once you make Any attempt to copy it, Watch Out, distortion!
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jesse100
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7. February 2006 @ 07:30 |
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Hey jungleman,
I would be interested to know what kind of satellite system reciever you have and when you bought it. Also, what are you recording? Movies from a movie channel, PPV or TV shows? I haven't heard that they are copyguarding TV yet but if they are...
Jesse
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Anilyb
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7. February 2006 @ 09:41 |
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This once-primo unit is now starting to really annoy me! All of a sudden, every time I insert a DVD-RW (new or used, it doesn't matter!) I get the "can not record on this disc" message. They even throw in an "E4" - whatever that is (of course there is no code for this specific nag in the owner's manual). This pretty much puts a crimp in my DVD-RW recording - VCR side works fine but you should use a new/nearly new tape. I'm using Maxell discs, which previously worked fine in this unit. Anyone else having this unique problem and do you have any advice for me/us? I sent Emerson an e-mail but have received no response as of yet. When (if!) they do, I'll post it here for all to see. Thanks in advance!!
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MikDee
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7. February 2006 @ 10:07 |
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Did you try (rebooting), unplugging it for awhile, or overnight?
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Anilyb
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7. February 2006 @ 10:38 |
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No; does that work for all ills? I'll try it - I'm so frustrated now I'll try anything!
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GregRod
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8. February 2006 @ 07:46 |
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Anilyb,
What is the speed rated on those Maxell discs? Did you do the upgrade or was your model able to record on 8x discs? If not make sure they are Maxell 4x's. Also make sure they are -R's and not +R discs.
+R's will not work.
Also, purchase a DVD lens cleaner kit. I think they run about 8-12 bucks at Walmart.
This may sound like I am calling you out but I am not...
Make sure you are not trying to record on a disc that has already been finalized.
It could just be you have a bad batch of discs too!
Greg
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Anilyb
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8. February 2006 @ 09:27 |
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GragRod,
These are Maxell 4x -RW. The frustrating thing is that this machine was doing OK up until a few days ago on both previously recorded and new discs - I even "undid" the finalization but this did not help. My Maxell -R discs work great.
I did not upgrade this machine as I have not heard from Emerson and I am not holding my breath!
From now on I am keeping my Wal-Mart disc receipts!!
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GregRod
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8. February 2006 @ 10:25 |
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Anilyb,
BINGO!
If you did not do the upgrade to 8x and you are still using Maxell 4x DVD-R then that means you can not use Maxell 4x DVD-RW in your machine.
You can only use Maxell 2x DVD-RW. (TDK, Fuji DVD-RW x2 should work as well)
I beleive even after the upgrade that DVD-RW x2 will work. DVD-RW x4 only work in the newer models that were upgraded at the factory.
Greg
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Anilyb
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8. February 2006 @ 11:05 |
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GregRod,
Many thanks!! I will try your advice. My only question is that why did it work for a couple of months and now not at all? I would have figured it would have not worked at all or should have worked all the time. Any advice/guesses would be appreciated!
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10. February 2006 @ 01:14 |
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It is too live life too the fullest then never lived at all.
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MikDee
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10. February 2006 @ 03:09 |
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Wolf, I have the Sylvania version of this same unit, DVD-90DF picked it up at Sears on sale a coupla wks ago for $150. It seems to wrk fine, even plays DVD's copied on my computer, without microblocking like my older panny player. Even surround thru my system has more dimension then my panny. The pic quality is good, but not as sharp as my panny.
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jungleman
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11. February 2006 @ 08:46 |
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Thanks everyone for the help. However I am still having the same problems. Let me try to give some more info to see if it will help produce a solution.
First of all I purchased my new emerson when I was stateside on forlough. (I live out in the bush of West Africa.) We have DSTV satellite system with a UK connection cable. I have been able to convert the cable to fit the American input via video/audio jacks or S video, and even the antanea.
The picture and sound is very sharp when I have my emerson on VHS mode. However when I switch it over to DVD mode it zooms in and displays a sharp black and white picture. Sound quality remains the same. I have been able to make progress to get a clear picture and sharp sound when I record in either VHS or DVD mode. However the problem is it records in black and white and zoomed in.
I can dub back and forth VHS to/from DVD and the quality is sharp and in color. When I play any VHS or DVDs they are sharp both picture and audio. (FYI - just in case anyone else purchases british DVDs they are not capatible.)
I welcome any advice as there is no reliable service reps in the area. I do not want to record only in black and white until my family returns stateside in a couple of years.
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CharlesAB
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12. February 2006 @ 11:09 |
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Jungle man gives us a thought here,
If you have Emerson EWR20V5>the tv format its equipped for is NTSC (American eh) I bet you are trying to record tv that is in PAL format-not compatible. If you're most anyplace other than US-North AMerica, you'll find the tv signals arein PAL format I believe. Check www.lyngsat.com for the birds you are getting your tv from, and see what format they are showing for the system you watch.
HTH
charles
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jesse100
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12. February 2006 @ 18:03 |
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Me thinks you have hit the nail on the head. I kept thinking that it sounded like copyright protection but this would make sense. That would explain the b/w. I wonder if there is a converter or something.
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CharlesAB
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12. February 2006 @ 19:35 |
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Yep Im pretty sure thats it, after I google a while and found 'format'converters and multi-format recorders on sale. And, if he doesnt have a local-format TV (or a recorder that converts to his tv's format), he's still in the same boat!
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AfterDawn Addict
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12. February 2006 @ 20:44 |
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didnt read the whole fourm but in my opinion Emerson products are pices of crap!!!
~Domreis
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Anilyb
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13. February 2006 @ 09:28 |
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I finally got an answer back from Emerson. They said to buy a DVD recorder cleaner and try that. I picked one up at Wal-Mart for about $13.00 and tried it. It worked!! The machine now does not reject any disc (even the 4x) and formatts when necessary. I would recommend this approach to anyone who is having the same trouble I had. Now please allow me a follow-up question? I use only Maxell discs but have seen generic ("GQ [great quality]") discs on sale at Fry's electronics for $8.50 for 50 discs. Heck of a deal for a DVD-R disc (17 cents apiece). Has anyone had any good/bad results from these? Recommendations for us all?
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jungleman
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14. February 2006 @ 08:10 |
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Thanks for help. Ok let me see if I understand what everyone is saying.
Yes my TV is PAL system, not for sure if I can figure out what the DSTV satellite system is but probably PAL. The emerson is American or NTSC system. So they are not capitable in the record mode but are in the general watching mode? Is this correct?
So in order to record on a NTSC from a PAL system I would need a converter? What type and any idea the price or how to secure them?
What do you think would happen if I purchased a cheap local VHS PAL system recorder and recorded on it then dubbed them on the emerson to DVD? Sounds like a lot of work but I am over here with 100+ DVD -R disc
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CharlesAB
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14. February 2006 @ 16:41 |
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I dont think you'll have any luck dubbing from a PAL dvd recorder to a NTSC recorder, jungleman, still got a mismatch (unless you find a multi-format machine to dub from. That Emerson is NTSC only.) Long as you're playing back dvds or vhs tapes recorded in NTSC, you can watch just fine. Hit your search engine for alternative machines, I found one place called world-imports that advertised a bunch of them, but there are other sellers that offer multi-format recorders, and PAL-NTSC converters. Good luck!
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