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anyone have either emerson dvd recorder from Walmart and do you like it?
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Dluvdaddy
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13. February 2005 @ 13:12 |
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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
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Dluvdaddy
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13. February 2005 @ 17:28 |
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I understand that the disk compatibility is a problem with this unit. I have spent a lot of money on trying to get the right disks. And at best have been hit and miss. 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
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budman28
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14. February 2005 @ 06:52 |
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Hi Dluvdaddy,
I checked out your link. I have used
Beall 1x-2x-4x Shiny Silver Hub Thermal Printable DVD-R, No Stacking Ring, 4.7GB V2 for General, Media ID G400001, in spindles . I got a 50 pack of these and used about 15-20 so far with no problems. I use Maxell right now with the yellow top, they work perfect and they are 1-4x disc. Don't use Sony, out of ten, two was no good.
As long as you use a DVD-R that is 4x and under they should work, but all blank DVD's don't work with all recorders. Just remember if it has 8x on the disc it will not work. I use TDK, BeAll, and Maxell. If you are looking to buy off the site I would go with BeAll.
I have burnt around 100 dvd's so far with this recorder with no problems at all, after I found the right dvd-r. I will stick with Maxell and my second choice would be BeAll.
Budman28
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prek564
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15. February 2005 @ 11:23 |
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Talk about not finding the right DVD-R for this machine, I used about 500 of the Memorex 4.7 4X recordable discs without one problem. When I ran out and could not find them. Here is what does not work, office max or office depot DVD-R 4x brands. No 8X's.
No DVD+R. I use a Maxell 4X and got several error messages, but was finally able to record and formate, but the disc would not play on any of my other DVD players. I can not find the same memorex anywhere, office depot shows it on the web,but after 5 times of sending me the wrong one, I concluded that it does not carry it. My question is this, does this recorder combo have a limit to how many you can record. I did not think it had a memory or storage, I can not find my instructions. HELP.
prek564
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budman28
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16. February 2005 @ 07:08 |
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Hi,
I have not had a problem with Maxell 4x DVD-R with the yellow top. My friends use them in their players with no problem. Did you Finalize the disc after recording?
Do a search on the brand you want.
There is no memory on this recorder, only recorders with a hard drive has this. I have never heard of a record limit, so that would not be it. If you Finalize the dvd it should play on other players. I have and old Toshiba that was made in 1998 and it won't play burnt dvd's because it is too old.
I just have the recorder and not the dvd/vcr combo, but should be the same.
Good luck,
Budman28
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prek564
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16. February 2005 @ 07:46 |
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I did formate. It will only play on the DVD player -emerson that I recorded it on. I have 4 other different brands of DVD players in the house and they will Not play on any of them. The maxell that I used was DVD-R Data-Video 4X Write once, single sided bar code 62590 in a 5 pack. It is in a blue white cover, the discs are yellow on top. Is this the one you used? I have looked all over the internet for the memorex DVD-R, 4X and no one has it in stock. Help.
prek564
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prek564
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16. February 2005 @ 08:04 |
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Sorry, I finalized, not formated. THe memorex will play in all my other DVD's and in my friends DVD's.
Have you share any of your DVD's of other brands and had them work. Or do they only work in your DVD player that you recorded from?
prek564
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budman28
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16. February 2005 @ 08:22 |
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Hi,
I got my Maxell dvd-r's in a bundle and they do have yellow tops, so more than likely the same.
I have had three friends use my dvd's with no problem's. I have used Sony,"junk", Maxell, TDK, and BeAll, and they all play fine, the sony is a little diffrent, I have had a few small skips with these.
I was using TDK 2x dvd-r, but they quit making them. You may want to contact memorex and see if they are still making them. Might want to check out eBay.
Not sure why you can't play on other dvd players, really strange. Are you having problems recording a disc also?
All I can see from the manual is that it says make sure you record in Video Mode for playback in other players, but I think with a dvd-r all there is is video mode and not VR mode.
There is a number in the maual 1-800-256-2487.
www.funai-corp.com .
Let me know if you find the problem.
Budman28
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prek564
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16. February 2005 @ 08:34 |
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Thanks,
I contacted memorex's web site and they said to check with office depot, but after sending me the wrong ones 5 times, I quit. It records because it plays back fine on the emerson that I recorded it on. I don't know where my manuel is so thanks for the web site and number, that is my next try.
I did order the BeAll that you listed in another reply. I am waiting on them to come. Thanks.
prek564
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budman28
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17. February 2005 @ 07:10 |
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Hi prek564,
If the BeAll dvd-r does not work, but the Maxell's should work also. When you call Emerson, might want to ask if there may be a problem with the recorder Finalizing the disc correctly. That is all I can think of is that it is not Finalizing correctly.
Good luck,
Budman28
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prek564
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17. February 2005 @ 08:26 |
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I just got a message, power calibration area is full so my DVD Recorder will not record, what is that and how do I put more space on it?
prek564
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budman28
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18. February 2005 @ 07:31 |
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Hi,
You will have to contact Emerson and see what they say. I have never heard of that. Let me know what they say, Very strange.
Budman28
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budman28
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18. February 2005 @ 07:31 |
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Hi,
You will have to contact Emerson and see what they say. I have never heard of that. Let me know what they say, Very strange.
Budman28
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javykorg
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23. February 2005 @ 06:52 |
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I have this recorder EWR10D4. Emerson customer support says that a firmware upgrade for this model is already being developed, but they don't know when this firmware will be available.
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prek564
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23. February 2005 @ 10:23 |
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I contacted Emerson, they told me to unplug the unit for 30 minutes, to reset it. I did for over 30. But it still did not work. I got another new unit at Wal-mart and it worked fine. I guess I just flat out wore my other unit. Thanks for the support.
PreK
prek564
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MagiPink
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26. February 2005 @ 12:29 |
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I was wondering if anyone has this problem.
I recorded some old videos tapes I had with this recorder. I then put the DVD into my computer to rip it and clean it up some. But when I load it into my pc and play it back, the quality is far worse than what it shows playing back on a television screen.
Would there be any cause for this or perhaps a solution?
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rickmills
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2. March 2005 @ 06:41 |
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Hi. Thanks to all for the helpful comments. I
have a Emerson VCR/DVD Recorder
Combo EWR20V4. I have been very pleased
with it.
I can confirm that all the 4x I have tried work
fine (Memorex, Staples, and Target e-Gear)
and the 8x definitely do NOT work (Tried
Staples and TDK).
So I guess this recorder is fussy about what
DVDs work in it. Other than that, the unit has
been fine.
The unit also does a very nice job of playing
CDs with mp3 content.
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Dian
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9. March 2005 @ 05:42 |
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I have just bought the Emerson EWR20V4 to record my family tapes to. It records fine, but will not play back in any other DVD player. Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong? It plays back fine in the Emerson recorder.
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mnbvcxz01
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9. March 2005 @ 05:59 |
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<I have just bought the Emerson EWR20V4 to record my family tapes to. It records fine, but will not play back in any other DVD player. Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong? It plays back fine in the Emerson recorder.>
You need to finalize the disks before they will play elsewhere.
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rickmills
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9. March 2005 @ 15:54 |
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You need to finalize the DVD before you can play it in any other machine. Instructions are on p. 41 of the manual. If you do not have the manual, just do this:
1. Insert DVD, let it load.
2. Press DVD on remote.
3. Press SETUP on remote. 2 icons should appear on your TV screen.
4. Select the DISC icon (by pressing right arrow, then enter on remote) The DISC menu will appear.
5. Select FINALIZE (use down arrow, then enter on remote).
6. Let it finalize. Progress bar will appear on screen.
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thaipppr
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19. March 2005 @ 11:08 |
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Emerson / funai-corp has a upgrade that you can use to make it possible to burn 8x disks. You will have to call their customer support and they can send you a disk to do this upgrade with their assistance. IT takes about 10 days to get the disk. THe Funai people stated that the owners manuals didn't specify that only 4x disks can be used, and that is why you may have problems using 8x. I love my machine and for the price I can't say anything bad. I can edit the commercials out as I watch the programs, or tape the programs to vhs and then do my editing. I used to use my computer to do my movie making , but that took FOREVER, this is the answer to my prayers.
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elbertf2
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20. March 2005 @ 14:45 |
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I also have an Emerson EWR20V4 and have been having the same problems with buying 8X dvds. I did have some TDK 4x discs and they worked good. I just found out about the firmware upgrade and called tech support about it. I was told to turn on my t.v. and recorder, and click the "CM Skip" button, then 1-2-3 quickly, and there should appear a letter/number sequence on the screen:
FE _ _ _ _ _ _ . I was supposed to jot this number down and call tech support back with it, and based on this number, he would send me a disc with the correct firmware upgrade on it, for MY recorder.
Well, try as I might, I could not get any number to appear on the t.v. I called tech support back, and with the techie coaching me, still no number. His suggestion was to take my recorder to an authorized service shop about 40 miles from here and have them check it out. I would probably have to leave it and make a second trip, etc. My machine is 4 months old, so beyond the Free Labor warranty. :- (
Has anyone here had any similar experience? I would like the upgrade if it will let me use 8X discs.
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bill02840
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26. March 2005 @ 07:10 |
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just got off the phone with them
I was told to click the "CM Skip" button, then 1-2-3 VERY quickly, and there should appear a Box/window.
In the box they need the first 3 letters after
FE _ _ _ _ _ _ .
You'll also need the serial number from the bottom of your unit.
take the numbers down and call tech support back with it, they'll send a disc with the new upgrade on it.
Then when you get the disk call tech to get a walk through.
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elbertf2
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26. March 2005 @ 08:13 |
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Sooo, tell us - - - did it work for you? I bought my unit in December, so it's beyond the 90 day warranty for labor. I called three of the authorized repair shops, and one said they would charge $25 to look at it, one said $75, and the third said "It is a piece of junk; buy a Sony or Panasonic." None of them could say they were familiar with my problem, or that they knew if they could fix it. My unit seems to work OK in dubbing, recording and playback, though it is fussy about what brands I use. It seems to like TDK 4X. Has anyone out there used the upgrade and does it work?
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bill02840
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26. March 2005 @ 13:19 |
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I will let you know what happens when the disk arrives.
I actually have 2 of the EWR20V4 recorders
both will use the same disk
I'll try one and report, then do the other.
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