I am converting VHS tapes into DVD's. My first video file says it is 301 KB in size. The actual number of minutes of the video is 1 hour and 40 min. When I load one of these into the DVD burner, I get a message saying the file is too large for the CD. I bought this because it says it has 120 min. per disc. Help? Thanks I am converting VHS tapes into DVD's. My first video file says it is 301 KB in size. The actual number of minutes of the video is 1 hour and 40 min. When I load one of these into the DVD... » Read More I am converting VHS tapes into DVD's. My first video file says it is 301 KB in size. The actual number of minutes of the video is 1 hour and 40 min. When I load one of these into the DVD burner, I get a message saying the file is too large for the CD. I bought this because it says it has 120 min. per disc. Help? Thanks « Show Less
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My burning program offers me the choice of best, better, and good qualities. I was able to fit a 2 hour movie on the good setting and it was perfectly fine..
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Most Movie makers/programs have different settings LP, SP, HQ or fit to size. Windows normally comes with Windows Movie Maker, so you can edit out and length>
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I think you should try thee 8.5 dvd's the total time is 240 mins. I do not know the KB equivalent.They cost a tad more, but they hold more. Just look into them.
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Thanks D. Henschel!I had used about 120 mins out of 160mins originally. Once I plugged into my computer--sifted through the videos--I deleted all the ones I didn't want from the DCIM folder, which sent them into my "Trash" bin. I turned my flip back on and even though it said "No Videos" -- it was only showing 40 mins of recording time. What I needed to do was empty my "Trash" permanently with the Flip still plugged in my computer. Once I did that--it was back to normal.Even if it's deleted from the DCIM folder and into the trash--and not showing on the actual Flip Video Camera Thanks D. Henschel!I had used about 120 mins out of 160mins originally. Once I plugged into my computer--sifted through the videos--I deleted all the ones I didn't want from the DCIM folder, which sent them into my "Trash" bin. I turned my flip back on and even though it said "No Videos" -- it was only showing 40 mins of recording time. What I needed to do was empty my "Trash" permanently with the Flip still plugged in my computer. Once I did that--it was back to normal.Even if it's deleted from the DCIM folder... » Read More Thanks D. Henschel!I had used about 120 mins out of 160mins originally. Once I plugged into my computer--sifted through the videos--I deleted all the ones I didn't want from the DCIM folder, which sent them into my "Trash" bin. I turned my flip back on and even though it said "No Videos" -- it was only showing 40 mins of recording time. What I needed to do was empty my "Trash" permanently with the Flip still plugged in my computer. Once I did that--it was back to normal.Even if it's deleted from the DCIM folder and into the trash--and not showing on the actual Flip Video Camera « Show Less
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They are standard 4.7 GB but the minutes will depend on the file format. I use AVCHD Hi Def which takes a lot of room and I think I get about 45 minutes or one kids hockey game. If I lower it to standard def I can fit much more. If I download DVD movies I can fit two or three so that could be 4 hours or more, again depending upon the file format.
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You'll need to convert the movie to a proper DVD format such as VOB for the file to be playable via a DVD/Bluray player. That is based on size not length. So for example a 3 hour movie could take up only 4 gigs on a disc. A program such as ConvertXtoDVD along with the k-lite mega codec pack will do this just fine.
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The 5 minute recording session length is set by default. If your Menu navigation is working then on one of the screens you'll see an option to choose 5 min or 10 min. But if you are using this dash cam for evidence purposes wouldn't a shorter session (smaller file size) be better if you have to submit something in it for evidence. My preference would have been a 3-minute file size which still comes close to 300 Megs.
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Yes there is a 30 minute limit on video length and then yes, you have to press record again to do up to 30 minutes more. By then you'll need to swap batteries. Batteries last a maximum of a bit over an hour at 1080p. Aftermarket batteries often last more like 45 minutes.The 30 minute limit exists no matter what quality of video you choose to record in, even the lowest which is 480p.The limit is there because this camera only accepts SD cards that are formatted FAT32, and FAT32 has a max file size limit of 4GB, in which it can get close at the 1080p setting. I think they were lazy to keep the limit on lower qualities and to not support NTFS for that matter. Yes there is a 30 minute limit on video length and then yes, you have to press record again to do up to 30 minutes more. By then you'll need to swap batteries. Batteries last a maximum of a bit over an hour at 1080p. Aftermarket batteries often last more like 45 minutes.The 30 minute limit exists no matter what quality of video you choose to record in, even the lowest which is 480p.The limit is there because this camera only accepts SD cards that are formatted FAT32, and FAT32 has a max file size limit of 4GB, in which it can get close at the 1080p setting. I think they... » Read More Yes there is a 30 minute limit on video length and then yes, you have to press record again to do up to 30 minutes more. By then you'll need to swap batteries. Batteries last a maximum of a bit over an hour at 1080p. Aftermarket batteries often last more like 45 minutes.The 30 minute limit exists no matter what quality of video you choose to record in, even the lowest which is 480p.The limit is there because this camera only accepts SD cards that are formatted FAT32, and FAT32 has a max file size limit of 4GB, in which it can get close at the 1080p setting. I think they were lazy to keep the limit on lower qualities and to not support NTFS for that matter. « 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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You canything that's less then 4.7 gb in size. Any file will go on, but you will need a burning software to do it. Try Convert X to Dvd for converting nearly all file types to dvd. You may need to convert the file before burning it. If so, Convert X does a great job of converting then burning any file.
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I'm assuming you're asking how many hours of movies would fit on a 4GB flash drive, if you were to store .mp4 or .avi files on there or something. That depends on compression. If you're pulling the files directly from a HD camcorder, you'll probably only get half an hour. HD files you've purchased will tend to be more compressed than this, you could maybe fit around 3 hours depending on what it is and how much it's compressed. Standard definition video files are significantly smaller, you might fit as much as 8-10 hours on there.
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No clue. I still use VHS tapes daily and just started recording movies on DVDs 2 years ago.
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A one hour and ten minute tape transfer to this, or any DVD recorder, will take one hour and ten minutes plus Initializing and Finalizing. Audio tapes can be copied at high speed but not video. Even in the old days when factories duplicated motion pictures to consumer VHS tapes it was done in "real time."
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What was the answer re: need for VHS player while converting to DVD or does tape go into the converter
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hi dannyd5050, you're correct, it's just a matter of pausing then reinserting another vhs. i hope this answer is not too late for you. thanks.
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Hi Linda I use movie maker software and burn disc with Nero Video Movie maker reduces my movie from 6.7 GB to less than 4GB so it fits on a regular DVD
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Hi Ling, The expected recording time of movies when saving on a memory card is shown as follows: 60p Quality (*)/50p Quality [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 1 h 15 min (1 h 15 min) Highest Quality : [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 1 h 15 min (1 h 15 min) [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 1 h 30 min (1 h 30 min) High Quality : [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 1 h 40 min (1 h 40 min) [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 2 h (2 h) Standard : [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 2 h 40 min (2 h 10 min) [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 3 h 35 min (2 h 45 min) Long Time : [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 3 h 55 min (3 h 25 min) [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 6 h 20 min (5 h 10 min) 32 GB 60p Quality (*)/50p Quality [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 2 h 30 min (2 h 30 min) Highest Quality : [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 2 h 35 min (2 h 35 min) [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 3 h (3 h) High Quality : [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 3 h 25 min (3 h 25 min) [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 4 h 5 min (4 h 5 min) Standard : [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 5 h 25 min (4 h 20 min) [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 7 h 20 min (5 h 30 min) Long Time : [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 7 h 55 min (7 h) [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 12 h 50 min (10 h 30 min) 64 GB 60p Quality (*)/50p Quality [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 5 h 5 min (5 h 5 min) Highest Quality : [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 5 h 15 min (5 h 15 min) [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 6 h (6 h) High Quality : [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 6 h 55 min (6 h 55 min) [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 8 h 15 min (8 h 15 min) Standard : [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 10 h 55 min (8 h 50 min) [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 14 h 40 min (11 h 5 min) Long Time : [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 15 h 55 min (14 h 5 min) [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 25 h 45 min (21 h) Vincent
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You must make sure that the blank DVD is at least as long as what you are trying to record. The same is true with CD's. If the blank isn't long enough, it will not record anything. Check with the blank DVD suppliers to see what is available. I know that Verbatim makes a 120 minute DVD+RW., and I have recorded successfully with it.
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Continuous video split into 3 minute videos. This is to reduce file size and make it easier to work with. You can easily splice then together and the transition from one 3 min video to the next is seemless.