All I want to do is transfer VHS tapes to DVDs. Consumer Reports said this model "allows you to copy with a simple push of the record button." True?
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This unit will not record from tape to DVD - both sides will record individually from external source material.
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I would like to ask the same question as "nature enthusiast" that is - I want to do is transfer VHS tapes to DVDs. Consumer Reports said this model "allows you to copy with a simple push of the record button." True. The answers already received are all conflicting, half say yes half say no. Please answer this ? only if you actually know for certain, Thank you !
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Although what I describe below sounds complex, it is very easy transferring home movies from a camcorder if you have the digital output via firewire on the camcorder. Use the 1-Touch Dubbing button and firewire input on the front of this recorder. 1.If you don't have firewire (which I assume you don't as you are talking about VHS-C), connect the camcorder to the recorder via composite cable. 2.Feed the recorder a fresh disc and it will automatically format it to "V" (video) mode. *** See Note below. 3.Set the length of the recording on the recorder. 4.Set recorder to use signal coming from the appropriate input (composite, Input 1 or similar). 5.Press Record on the remote, wait a few seconds for the recorder to initialize and then press play on the camcorder. 6.Take a nap and come back to a freshly burned disk. For the subsequent tape transfers if you don't need to change any settings, repeat steps 5 and 6 :-) *** Note: "V" vs. "VR" mode: VR (variable recording, I think) mode applies chapter marks whenever the time/date stamp changes. At least it does it for the firewire input, you will have to check for the composite input. In VR mode, you can go back and delete portions of the recording called "A-B erase". It just marks that area as unavailable but you will not get back the space. "V" (Video) mode automatically applies chapter marks at 6 minute intervals. This format is much more compatible to other players.
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Absolutely! Remember though that the real beauty of these machines is that you can record on vhs and then dub to dvd. For example, I regularly record to vhs and then burn to dvd movies and series I want to keep. DVD-R units will let you capture and hold a movie/show/whatever for as long as you like, but you cannot transfer that recording to a permanent source. On these units, you can record and then burn to the more stable medium, dvd. However, you can record to vhs and then play it. Remember, anything you do on tape is in real-time, so you can watch it as well as burn it to dvd.
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yes it is easy to use. Just happen to burn a dvd today. I bought this product this year to copy old tapes. just plug in to the vcr and into the computer. made 4 copys of the tape. i am NOT that tech savvy myself. Easy to use. I am not doing any editing just copying the tape.
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We were excited to transfer home video (VHS) to DVD. However, the dubbing stops everytime there is a break when the tape goes from one subject to the next. Sometimes there is static on the VHS where we linked tapings together on one VHS or a few blank seconds. The only thing that has worked is to reset the dubbing every few minutes when it stops dubbing, but that's a lot of time and work. We have to sit there and "babysit" the tape. Is there any way around this that we can put the tape and DVD in and have it dub from beginning to end????
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Yes, you can record anything to either DVD or VCR.I have been using it to copy VCR tapes to DVD. Works very well
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All modes are available on both. I copy VHS tapes to HDD and from there to DVD after editing on the HDD. I always record to HDD in the same mode I plan to use on the DVD. The DVD burn goes faster without having to convert modes.
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You didn't look at the manual did you? There is a page on the DVD's that this Toshiba will record on, unfortunately it's very few. Really to record you have to find disks that are cprm compatible. I emailed TDK about which of their dvd disks that are cprm compatible, and they told me they don't sell them in the US, only in europe or outside of the US. the movie and music industry has clamped down on people copying their media. Go to your electronics store and see how many DVD RECORDERS they have. You won't find many, players yes but not recorders. Even with such disks I tried to copy a movie from one of the premium channels and on the tv screen, it said it would not copy. Ten years ago it worked, not anymore.
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I don't believe you can. I had 2 of these VCR"s and they never worked properly. They always ate the tapes and sounded watery.I ended up buying a Toshiba and haven't had a problem in years, but it does not record video to DVD.That feature would be in a model costing a few hundred dollars.
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I'm looking for the same answer. I did notice that the very early reviews of this product did mention that a screen popped up that said the material was copyrighted and, therefore, stopped. Unless someone can tell us otherwise, I suspect the answer is no. I have two old VHS movies that have never been released in DVD format and would like to preserve them for my own personal use only. Has ANYONE been able to copy commercial VHS movies to DVD with this program??? Thanks.
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I have done it, but it requires special software. Just Google "VHS to DVD software" and you should find some options that suit your needs.
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It depends on the VHS tape. A copy-protected tape will not record to any disk correctly.
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This would be a poor use of this DVR. Your VHS signal is standard definition and the only thing this DVR is particularly good at is high definition. Any files recorded from your VCR could be backed up to USB flash memory, but writing them onto disk might prove tricky and you'd need an additional computer and additional know how.
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Sorry, I never tried that. I used it for copying VHS that I recorded myself to DVDs. But I was VERY disappointed that it would not record from my DVR, refusing to "make more than the limit of 1 copy". The VHS is broken now, will play but not record. So I only use it to play DVD's.
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No. Buy a DVD/VHS combo recorder. It will only play VHS but will record DVD and transfer to DVD, not expensive. What you are looking at converts movie film and I don't know how It works. I sent mine back because it requires you to have a movie projector or a digital movie camera.
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I cannot get my Toshiba to even copy from VHS to DVD. How did you get yours to work?
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Milton, my daughter put it on a SD card I think it's called (I'm not the techno expert) and in order to edit it you have to have certain program. She has a Mac computer and it wouldn't load on mine. PS It was a total waste of money as far as I'm concerned. The sound is absolutely horrible, mumbly and behind lips moving, and it takes forever to transfer from each vhs tape cause you have to play it through. Maybe you have faster way to do it.