Can Magnavox MDR515H DVR record video program on double-layer (8.5GB) DVD disc ? Just try to find out whether the Magnavox MDR515H can record video program on a double-layer (8.5GB) DVD disc (DVD+R DL) or not. Can Magnavox MDR515H DVR record video program on double-layer (8.5GB) DVD disc ? Just try to find out whether the Magnavox MDR515H can record video program on a double-layer (8.5GB) DVD disc (DVD+R... » Read More Can Magnavox MDR515H DVR record video program on double-layer (8.5GB) DVD disc ? Just try to find out whether the Magnavox MDR515H can record video program on a double-layer (8.5GB) DVD disc (DVD+R DL) or not. « Show Less
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Probably not. The owner's manual doesn't even acknowledge the existence of dual-layer discs.
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R. Tran -No. The MDR513H and MDR515H can only record to DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW or DVD-RW disks.
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I was wondering if this model has a copyright protect chip, or have folks been successful in recording from Cable Company DVRs? Last night, on my recently-purchased LG model DVD Recorder, I tried to record on DVD-R an episode of The Closer, and got an error "copyright protected -- cannot record" message. I would purchase this Toshiba if I knew it won't have that chip that makes it an expensive doorstop. Thanks.
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John: It will depend on what outputs your particular cable box provides and the services you subscribe to. Suggest you get the model number off your cable box and post this same question (including the box model number) in the following forum which is devoted to the Magnavox HDD/DVD recorders: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=940657&page=508
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The answer is a most likely yes, IF you had an 8mm video tape player with COMPOSITE outputs. The Magnavox has COMPOSITE inputs, which should allow recording to either Standard Video Tapes or Video Discs.
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On a Memorex 8.5 GB 8 X Double Layer DVD+R disc, the double layer is located entirely on the lower side of the disc. The top side of the disc (where the label appears) has no capacity for recording.
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Well you don't "record over" on a dvd recorder (it's not like video tape). You can press the "top menu" button on the remote. Then you delete an existing recording to make more room for new recordings.
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The following is based on my years of user experience with Magnavox recorders. For a recorded DVD (recorded via Magnavox recorder) to be played on "most" other DVD players, the recording you make has to be finalized from YOUR recorder. Don't know how to finalize? Not a problem. When you buy blank DVD's, buy Maxell DVD+RW. This blank dvd format can be rewritten/re-recorded and will finalize itself. Hope this helps you.
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The Magnavox MWD2206 is a DVD player but a VCR, that is, a VHS recorder. It will record on tape but not record on a DVD, it only plays DVD. Also remember this unit does not have a digital tuner so no recording free TV from your antenna. No one makes these DVD/VCR combos anymore so you have to buy either used or refurbished. Either way you have to get lucky to get one that works without any problems. I have had my best luck with the TOSHIBA units. The TOSHIBA DVR660 or DVR670 both record on DVD and have digital tuners to record free TV off your antenna.
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The short answer is yes. The long answer is that you can record up to 2:40:45 using the standard (SP) quality setting. Even using a double layer disk, you can only get about 2 hours and 13 minutes at the high quality (HQ)setting. For most DVDs the SP setting on the 4.7GB disk looks great.
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I had a Sony DVD Recorder to VHS model RDR-VX535 which would record on Verbatim DVD-R 16X or DVD-R 8X speed. I managed to transfer only 5 home movie tapes to Verbatim DVD-R 16X or 8X speeds. Then the machine wouldn't work anymore. The Sony technician told me I needed to get more 8X discs, which was not true. 16X worked fine. The quality of the machines is not dependable. I sent it back to be restored to factory condition, got it back and it had the same problem with which I started. Fortunately, Costco gave me my money back. Memorex discs didn't work. S. M. Cox So maybe try Verbatim discs. Good luck.
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I just started TV service through our local phone service (TDS-TV). The installer said the box is the same as a U-Verse box, just a different label on it. I was getting an "unable to copy" notice when trying to copy from the TDS DVR to our DVD recorder (Magnavox MDR535H) so I bought this Grex-7.4 unit. I can't get it to work. I have printed out the connection diagrams from the Dimax web site and none of them work for me. I get the DVD signal to the TV but no TV programming to it. I'm thinking that I may have gotten a bad unit, but I thought I would ask here if anyone has any tricks to getting this thing to work that I am missing. Thanks. I just started TV service through our local phone service (TDS-TV). The installer said the box is the same as a U-Verse box, just a different label on it. I was getting an "unable to copy" notice when trying to copy from the TDS DVR to our DVD recorder (Magnavox MDR535H) so I bought this Grex-7.4 unit. I can't get it to work. I have printed out the connection diagrams from the Dimax web site and none of them work for me. I get the DVD signal to the TV but no TV programming to it. I'm thinking that I may have gotten a bad unit, but I thought I would ask here if anyone has any... » Read More I just started TV service through our local phone service (TDS-TV). The installer said the box is the same as a U-Verse box, just a different label on it. I was getting an "unable to copy" notice when trying to copy from the TDS DVR to our DVD recorder (Magnavox MDR535H) so I bought this Grex-7.4 unit. I can't get it to work. I have printed out the connection diagrams from the Dimax web site and none of them work for me. I get the DVD signal to the TV but no TV programming to it. I'm thinking that I may have gotten a bad unit, but I thought I would ask here if anyone has any tricks to getting this thing to work that I am missing. Thanks. « Show Less
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The simple answer is no. Here's the official description. "For media mavens who want to play, record, and archive their music, photos, and videos across a variety of storage formats, the Panasonic DMR-EH59GA-K Multi-Zone 250GB HDD/DVD Recorder offers a dizzying array of choices that will satisfy the most demanding requirements. The multi-system device includes a 250GB hard disk drive, a DVD recorder that works with single- or dual-layer discs, and a USB port. Content can be recorded from one format to another, depending on file type and size. The DMR-EH59GA-K has a PAL tuner, and can also record SECAM programming. This model also plays NTSC region 1 (USA) discs via HDMI or A/V inputs (it will play all zones on a multi system TV) but cannot receive over-the-air US TV signals. Almost needless to say, the Panasonic DMR-EH59GA-K is a superb DVD/CD player. The unit includes 1080p upconversion, Dolby Digital, and Linear PCM for brilliant video and audio. The recorder also offers high-speed data archiving, Viera Link compatibility for convenient control of compatible HDTVs, and a simplified graphical user interface for easy function selection, among its other attributes."
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I just got my d-r410 and I seem to hit a snag. I am able to play movies but not able to record. Or let me rephrase that, I can hit the record button but once i hit play there is no picture. I have a Scientific Atlanta 8300HD box and I think I connected the right cables correctly. I am using a DVD -R disc to test but not successful. Can someone shed some light? Thanks.
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'Unfortunately' ...I had to return the toshiba dkr40 dvd recorder for a refund, because of problems connecting it to my tv set... I now have a Magnavox HDD DVD-DVR it is the Best! ... ,but if you go to Toshiba website and email them your question, I hope they can answer it ?...LOL...
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I previously owned a Toshiba DVR that would record,to the hard drive,all cables channels.That was in the analog days.The previously mentioned DVD/VCR recorder will not record anything to DVD or video tape that is on certain cable channels (Discovery,for example).It contains a QAM digital tuner. Are you saying that the Magnovox MDR515H will not record the copyguarded channels,even to it's hard drive ? I do not intend to attempt to make DVD copies,just time shift programming.I know,of course,the DVRs provided by the cable company will do this with all channels provided.
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These DVD+R DL's have 2 layers on one side of the actual media and yes these media has a capacity limit of 8.5G's of storage but you can write anything as long as it is not over 8.5g's... :D :)
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I didn't use that feature. However, as one that uses a similar Magnavox system to record DVDs & playback, I would say yes. Because, the DVD will usually automatically format first before it starts it's first recording. If others systems utilize same formatting (and it's usually universal), yes.