How to convert movies to DVD's? Anyone have any idea how I can transfer videos I shoot with this (wonderful) camera to DVD's that I can actually watch on my DVD player (a Sony RDR-VX530 DVD recorder)? I can view the videos transferred to DVD on my computer, but so far can't watch it on my TV - frustrating!!Thanks for any help. How to convert movies to DVD's? Anyone have any idea how I can transfer videos I shoot with this (wonderful) camera to DVD's that I can actually watch on my DVD player (a Sony RDR-VX530 DVD... » Read More How to convert movies to DVD's? Anyone have any idea how I can transfer videos I shoot with this (wonderful) camera to DVD's that I can actually watch on my DVD player (a Sony RDR-VX530 DVD recorder)? I can view the videos transferred to DVD on my computer, but so far can't watch it on my TV - frustrating!!Thanks for any help. « Show Less
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When you record the video on the DVD recorder you then have to FINALIZE the DVD to play on other devices such as other dvd players. On your DVD layer menu go to Tools and there should be a Finalize option. You should finalize the recorded DVD after you finish the recording.
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Hey, I had the same problem getting DVDs onto my Vision. What you need are two programs that work with one another. AnyDVD and CloneDVDMobile. Do a Google search for them. AnyDVD actively disables the Copyright-protection on "any DVD" and CloneDVDMobile lets you choose what model MP3 player you have, what size you want to make the video, and what chapters off the DVD you want to convert. They give you a trial period that lasts about 20 days, so you'll have plenty of time. Check it out! And about getting videos period. I've aquired all my videos from media sites like extremefunnyhumor.com, ebaumsworld.com, and killsometime.com. Those sites typically have a link to be able to save the video onto your hard drive.
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Hey guys...I've been using several software to convert DVD movies into mp4 format (compatable to iPod). The best I've found so far is ImTOO DVD Mavie Converter and it's not free but you can look for it by using LimeWire or other like that. This software can even catch the audio from DVD files (excellent if you wanna have mp3s from a DVD Live Concert).I wouldn't recommend RedChair 'cause it messed all the art of my albums' covers... I hated that software.Hope this info is useful for you.
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I haven't tried all of the formats they claim to work but just about everything I have tried does work fine. For some reason the high def MP4s won't play on mine but the standard size MP4 plays just fine. I have settled on using the VOB format for most of my video and they look fine on my 55" screen. I haven't tried the surround sound with the videos yet. For some videos (kids movies) I rip the DVD to the standard MP4 because the videos digitize fast and the file size is small, about 1 to 2 GB, compared to the VOB file size of 3 to 5 GB. This could be one of the coolest electronic things I have purchased. I haven't tried all of the formats they claim to work but just about everything I have tried does work fine. For some reason the high def MP4s won't play on mine but the standard size MP4 plays just fine. I have settled on using the VOB format for most of my video and they look fine on my 55" screen. I haven't tried the surround sound with the videos yet. For some videos (kids movies) I rip the DVD to the standard MP4 because the videos digitize fast and the file size is small, about 1 to 2 GB, compared to the VOB file size of 3 to 5 GB. This could be one of the coolest electronic... » Read More I haven't tried all of the formats they claim to work but just about everything I have tried does work fine. For some reason the high def MP4s won't play on mine but the standard size MP4 plays just fine. I have settled on using the VOB format for most of my video and they look fine on my 55" screen. I haven't tried the surround sound with the videos yet. For some videos (kids movies) I rip the DVD to the standard MP4 because the videos digitize fast and the file size is small, about 1 to 2 GB, compared to the VOB file size of 3 to 5 GB. This could be one of the coolest electronic things I have purchased. « Show Less
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Thanks ! well, first I placed a new DVD + R and it shows that it is loading...... then I get an error on the tv about error reading dvd. If place the vhs and play it. I will hit record on the remote control but nothing happened. initially I had input from control to select L1 and EP from the control but still ..... I am able to watch on the tv what I have on the vhs , >>>> thanks
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I own a Sony Digital Video Camera Recorder, also known as a Digital Handy Cam, and have transferred movies from it to disc without a problem. The camera uses Digital Video Cassettes labeled as DV. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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I just purchased a Canon Vixia HG 20 camcorder. I am stumped in trying to download videos to my computer with the ultimate goal of copying them to a DVD burner. The software that came with the camera is not that good. Any suggestions on another software? Also, when I attempt to play videos on my computer, the video is not "seamless" it jumps from one scene to another. Any help out there?
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On page 146 of my copy of the Image Mixer 3 SE Software Guide I found some information about writing back to the camcorder.It has to be AVCHD standard only and I guess you need to use Canon Image Mixer 3 SE to do the editing. There are other limitations in the guide.I have not tried this yet. I write my edited movies to AVCHD on DVD-R and play on PS3, Blu-Ray Player or computer.One thing I like is the on-camera "Playlist". Even without a computer you can select specific clips and then play them in sequence.Of course you can't trim an individual clip but you can tailor the presentation of clips to a specific audience and then change it again and again....No tape ! I love this Non-linear stuff ! On page 146 of my copy of the Image Mixer 3 SE Software Guide I found some information about writing back to the camcorder.It has to be AVCHD standard only and I guess you need to use Canon Image Mixer 3 SE to do the editing. There are other limitations in the guide.I have not tried this yet. I write my edited movies to AVCHD on DVD-R and play on PS3, Blu-Ray Player or computer.One thing I like is the on-camera "Playlist". Even without a computer you can select specific clips and then play them in sequence.Of course you can't trim an... » Read More On page 146 of my copy of the Image Mixer 3 SE Software Guide I found some information about writing back to the camcorder.It has to be AVCHD standard only and I guess you need to use Canon Image Mixer 3 SE to do the editing. There are other limitations in the guide.I have not tried this yet. I write my edited movies to AVCHD on DVD-R and play on PS3, Blu-Ray Player or computer.One thing I like is the on-camera "Playlist". Even without a computer you can select specific clips and then play them in sequence.Of course you can't trim an individual clip but you can tailor the presentation of clips to a specific audience and then change it again and again....No tape ! I love this Non-linear stuff ! « Show Less
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I know this response is almost a year old but if anyone sees this can you tell me how I go about copying a personal VHS tape to a DVD. Thanks, billh347@gmail.com
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I don't know if you'll ever see this reply but it's worth getting the word out anyway. I recently purchased the new Small Wonder combo kit from TigerDirect.com. RCA has put out this DVD burner/Small Wonder camera combo package that is PERFECT for what you are asking about. The camera docks right onto the DVD burner, which connects to a t.v., and the videos will transfer directly into the DVD burner! It's so cool and easy. Plus, the DVD burner acts a stand-alone DVD player AND it will take inputs from other transmission sources (video camera, t.v. tuner, etc). This is a great product and a great value! Thrilled Small Wonder User
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When you save save to a disc do you mean burn the camera's .AVI (MPEG4 format) files to a CD or DVD? Or do you mean actually creating a DVD that will play in a standard DVD player? The former is easy, just use your CD/DVD burning software. The latter would require you have DVD authoring software that could convert the MPEG4 video to MPEG2 format video. Not incredibly difficult but it does require some knowledge of the authoring software.
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"Can I convert AVCHD to DVD format and burn to a DVD-R/DVD+R that will be playable on any home DVD player? I also what the answer to this question the answer will determinate if I buy this product or not.
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Using the Grex device I have been able to copy movies from my Sony Camcorder to DVD discs and have made backup copies of movies from my DVR to DVD discs. I could not copy these movies without the Grex device. I believe you would be able to accomplish what you wish to do with the Grex device. Hope this helps.
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You burn DVd's through the Sony Dvdirect and then you can play them back with the dvdirect and the camcorder attached to the TV to view them. This seems to be the only way to play them back but it works fine for me...
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You would have to convert the video to an appropriate format to be written to a standard DVD. They won't "play" if simply burned to a DVD. There are many freeware applications out there that should be able to do this.
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Actually I purchased the DVD for my brother who lives in other country and took the DVD player with him. We put USB drives and Data DVD's with videos in AVI format, and played them without difficult. Probably some videos were in another format but I don't remember, the fact is that all the videos in the media were played. I don't think it would be able to read video formats from camcorders or Digital cameras without conversion to playable formats.
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I don't know if you'll ever see this reply but it's worth getting the word out anyway. I recently purchased the new Small Wonder combo kit from TigerDirect.com. RCA has put out this DVD burner/Small Wonder camera combo package that is PERFECT for what you are asking about. The camera docks right onto the DVD burner, which connects to a t.v., and the videos will transfer directly into the DVD burner! It's so cool and easy. Plus, the DVD burner acts a stand-alone DVD player AND it will take inputs from other transmission sources (video camera, t.v. tuner, etc). This is a great product and a great value!Thrilled Small Wonder User I don't know if you'll ever see this reply but it's worth getting the word out anyway. I recently purchased the new Small Wonder combo kit from TigerDirect.com. RCA has put out this DVD burner/Small Wonder camera combo package that is PERFECT for what you are asking about. The camera docks right onto the DVD burner, which connects to a t.v., and the videos will transfer directly into the DVD burner! It's so cool and easy. Plus, the DVD burner acts a stand-alone DVD player AND it will take inputs from other transmission sources (video camera, t.v. tuner, etc). This is a great product and a... » Read More I don't know if you'll ever see this reply but it's worth getting the word out anyway. I recently purchased the new Small Wonder combo kit from TigerDirect.com. RCA has put out this DVD burner/Small Wonder camera combo package that is PERFECT for what you are asking about. The camera docks right onto the DVD burner, which connects to a t.v., and the videos will transfer directly into the DVD burner! It's so cool and easy. Plus, the DVD burner acts a stand-alone DVD player AND it will take inputs from other transmission sources (video camera, t.v. tuner, etc). This is a great product and a great value!Thrilled Small Wonder User « Show Less