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anyone have either emerson dvd recorder from Walmart and do you like it?
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bratcher
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24. February 2008 @ 11:02 |
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Originally posted by Dluvdaddy:
I understand that the disk compatibility is a problem with this unit. I found a web site that sells bulk dvd-r and -rw's for a really good price, around 30 cents each for 100. Anyway, all I need to know before I buy any more disk's is will the unit run versions 1.0 and 2.0 disk's as long as they do not exceed 4x and are compatible with 1x and 2x AND are not +r or +rw? Is that ALL that matters? TIA.
For anyone that is interested in the site here it is:
http://www.dvdr4less.com/ct/1x dvd media.html
This company still has 4x media available (avoid Princo) but boy is it expensive!! I'll stick with 8x Verbatim & Tayio Tuden as well as 16x TY from Meritline....
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bratcher
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24. February 2008 @ 11:20 |
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Originally posted by booser108:
Found a secret menu for EWR10D4:
Press CM Skip and hurry and press 2 5 1
It is some kind of test mode. See if I can get it do anything or find any others.
That plus CM skip 654 (firmware upgrade) works for my Magavox DVD recorder too!!
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drifter67
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12. March 2008 @ 11:53 |
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I still have this Emerson recorder, since i cant find 4x or 8 media anymore in stores, except Imation DVD's which do not work in mine i only buy Maxell DVD-RW which i might add is only 2x speed no faster,funny thing is my older disks i recorded video on seem to be a bit better quality wise in the 4 hour mode then when i record now with a direct tv in the same 4 hour mode with S-cable as a video input,so now i record in 2 hour mode.
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bratcher
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12. March 2008 @ 21:41 |
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Originally posted by drifter67:
I still have this Emerson recorder, since i cant find 4x or 8 media anymore in stores, except Imation DVD's which do not work in mine i only buy Maxell DVD-RW which i might add is only 2x speed no faster,funny thing is my older disks i recorded video on seem to be a bit better quality wise in the 4 hour mode then when i record now with a direct tv in the same 4 hour mode with S-cable as a video input,so now i record in 2 hour mode.
I record almost everything from my cable DVR in 2 hour mode. A few in 2.5 hour plus one ot two in 3 hour mode. The longer the recording the lower the quality gets in my Magnavox recorder. 4 hours looks awful & 6 hour is terrible.
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drifter67
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12. March 2008 @ 21:46 |
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the thing is, my emerson, doesnt record in 3 hour mode ( my fathers does though its like the magnavox but its not a name brand) it records in 1 hour 2 hour 4 hour 6 hour and i think 10 hour which is horrible but 4 hour isnt to bad atleast it wasnt before, but i recored from the DV-R also and then play through a dvd player with progresive scan hook up or s-connector, i dont record below 4 hours its pretty crappy,
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lycanangl
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10. July 2008 @ 18:20 |
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Does anyone have the firmware upgrade? Funai now charges for this upgrade. My firmware code is
FE: NRS0115 MST040326
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hnybny123
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30. November 2008 @ 00:17 |
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I have used this and many other Emerson products and I can answer most of your questions about the Emerson EWR10D4 DVD Recorder. This is a recorder that came out a few years ago when you had to be very specific about what speed of DVD-R or DVD-RW disc that you used. It only uses the 1X to 2X DVD-RW and can use 1X, 2X or 4X DVD-R discs. No Faster! My machine plays the 4X beautifully, but I did not get the firmware upgrade. It was a mistake for those of you who did a firmware upgrade to the 8X because it is no easier to find those discs in bulk than the 1X, 2X, or 4X discs. Those who upgraded the firmware can only use the specifically 8X discs now. The new 1-16X Discs in any brand (and I have tried many) are not compatible for either original factory disc compatibility on the recorder or the 8X firmware upgrade. GOOD NEWS-BAD NEWS...BAD NEWS FIRST...As of Nov. 29, 2008 the company didn't have a firmware upgrade of 16X available and apparently has no plans at ths time! GOOD NEWS....You can purchase the 4X and the 8X DVD-R Discs in bulk at reasonable prices with free shipping at www.shop4tech.com With every purchase over $40 they throw in a free fift (also with free shipping). My gift was a Universal Digital Camera Compact Starter Kit by Targus which sold on their site for $19.99. My Emerson EWR10D4 DVD Recorder has an excellent picture and sound on the recorded DVD's (I have a 47 inch HDTV so I should know) and the ease of use makes me want to keep this one as long as I can because there isnt much difference between this DVD recorder and the newer ones on the market except that they play the 16X discs, usually in both the plus and minus formats. Unless you have lots of money to burn, and let's face it, most of us don't, your best bet is just to purchase your media in bulk from shop4tech.com and give your head a rest from the stress. I hope this has been helpful to all who read this, and don't give up on Emerson products, most of the earlier model DVD Recorders are having the same problem, including the Pioneer! Word to the wise....read the specs on the disc type and speed compatibility on the recorders before you buy as there are still some older models being sold, and just because you buy it today, doesn't mean you might not have the same problems as with the one you bought a few years ago.
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hnybny123
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30. November 2008 @ 00:27 |
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I got the Princo 4X DVD-R Discs for 29 cents each in a 300 pack (you can buy less if you like for only 30 cents each) and all of their product are with free shipping and a free gift with every purchase over $40 at www.shop4tech.com
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hnybny123
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30. November 2008 @ 00:40 |
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By The way, There is nothing wrong with Princo DVD's. As for picture quality on the Emerson Recorded DVD's.....you loose resolution every time you route though an additional piece of hardware. Either play the DVD on the Recorder and do a direct hook up to your tv, or play in whatever dvd player you like, but make the hookup direct from the source to your TV. If the Recorded DVD will not play in another DVD player after the disc has been finalized, then the player is a plus format player and not a minus format player. You will hve to play the DVD then in the Recorder. I have solved this problem by making sure that all of my DVD players and my 2 laptop computers are in the DVD-R / DVD-RW format, then everything is interchangeable.
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bratcher
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30. November 2008 @ 02:50 |
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Originally posted by drifter67:
I still have this Emerson recorder, since i cant find 4x or 8 media anymore in stores, except Imation DVD's which do not work in mine i only buy Maxell DVD-RW which i might add is only 2x speed no faster,funny thing is my older disks i recorded video on seem to be a bit better quality wise in the 4 hour mode then when i record now with a direct tv in the same 4 hour mode with S-cable as a video input,so now i record in 2 hour mode.
Try Meritline for Tayio Yuden, Ritek, Prodisc plus 4x +R generic white inkjet printable. Stay away from 8x Ritek. The 16x is fine for both Prodisc & Tayio Yuden as well as the 8x. The 8x Playo does ok in my Magnavox DVD recorder bit it doesn't record the Playo 16x very well nor the 8x + or - R generic.
www.meritline.com.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 30. November 2008 @ 02:51
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bratcher
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30. November 2008 @ 03:01 |
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Originally posted by hnybny123:
I have used this and many other Emerson products and I can answer most of your questions about the Emerson EWR10D4 DVD Recorder. This is a recorder that came out a few years ago when you had to be very specific about what speed of DVD-R or DVD-RW disc that you used. It only uses the 1X to 2X DVD-RW and can use 1X, 2X or 4X DVD-R discs. No Faster! My machine plays the 4X beautifully, but I did not get the firmware upgrade. It was a mistake for those of you who did a firmware upgrade to the 8X because it is no easier to find those discs in bulk than the 1X, 2X, or 4X discs. Those who upgraded the firmware can only use the specifically 8X discs now. The new 1-16X Discs in any brand (and I have tried many) are not compatible for either original factory disc compatibility on the recorder or the 8X firmware upgrade. GOOD NEWS-BAD NEWS...BAD NEWS FIRST...As of Nov. 29, 2008 the company didn't have a firmware upgrade of 16X available and apparently has no plans at ths time! GOOD NEWS....You can purchase the 4X and the 8X DVD-R Discs in bulk at reasonable prices with free shipping at www.shop4tech.com With every purchase over $40 they throw in a free fift (also with free shipping). My gift was a Universal Digital Camera Compact Starter Kit by Targus which sold on their site for $19.99. My Emerson EWR10D4 DVD Recorder has an excellent picture and sound on the recorded DVD's (I have a 47 inch HDTV so I should know) and the ease of use makes me want to keep this one as long as I can because there isnt much difference between this DVD recorder and the newer ones on the market except that they play the 16X discs, usually in both the plus and minus formats. Unless you have lots of money to burn, and let's face it, most of us don't, your best bet is just to purchase your media in bulk from shop4tech.com and give your head a rest from the stress. I hope this has been helpful to all who read this, and don't give up on Emerson products, most of the earlier model DVD Recorders are having the same problem, including the Pioneer! Word to the wise....read the specs on the disc type and speed compatibility on the recorders before you buy as there are still some older models being sold, and just because you buy it today, doesn't mean you might not have the same problems as with the one you bought a few years ago.
My year old Magnavox records some 16x media well but not all of them. However it will play any 16x media recorded on it back without any problems. I'm using the 4x media I found at Meritline in it for now while it lasts then I'll go back to 8x media. Oh & it still has it's original firmware.
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