What kind of recordable dvds are compatible with this? I've browsed the product info and many of the reviews, and I'm trying to figure out which recordable dvds are compatible with this device. I assume DVD-R is compatible. What about DVD-RW or DL (dual layer) DVRs? Thanks much in advance for your help. What kind of recordable dvds are compatible with this? I've browsed the product info and many of the reviews, and I'm trying to figure out which recordable dvds are compatible with this... » Read More What kind of recordable dvds are compatible with this? I've browsed the product info and many of the reviews, and I'm trying to figure out which recordable dvds are compatible with this device. I assume DVD-R is compatible. What about DVD-RW or DL (dual layer) DVRs? Thanks much in advance for your help. « Show Less
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Sorry, not quite sure what you mean " initialize" I tried this:Book says to put "recording"side down. I get an error message, so I flip it over. I insert my memory card in recorder, put dvd-r disk in, recorder starts recording. the little window says 1 of 3 dvds. But when the 1st dvd is finished it pops out w/o being finalized.
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Sony VRDMC5 DVDirect DVD RecorderAs a technician, I never read the manuals! (Well not very often!) I have been using iMation and Memorex DVD-R' at 16x and 52x. No problems. You must finalize the disks or they will not play on PC's ... unless you use Windows Media Player.
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Have you initialized the disk?I use this recorder at work with a thermographic camera. It allows the process engineers to see where heat is affecting the quality of parts being welded and more!They like to watch what is being recorded while I'm recording as well.To solve this, put a splitter on the recorders input and use that to "feed" a monitor/TV with a RCA input jack.You can not finalize what you are not recording!
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I tried to record using a Sony DVD+R DL disc but it ran out of space after 2 hours. Sony says that this disc is not compatable with the DVDirect VRD-MC5 (although the manual indicates otherwise) and I should use a Verbatim disc, which I haven't tried yet.
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Hi Joe, I am trying to use Memorex -r 16x. The sony book says to "turn over " the dvd or place recording side down however then I get an "incompatible" dvd message. I also cannot "watch" what I am recording. I also cannot finalize. What am i doing wrong?Thanks
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ok, question that will reveal how little i know about this. you mentioned recording to DVD. Can a DVD recorder record over the air broadcasts? can you set it to record at certain times, the way you would a VCR? And can you re-record over the dvds or do you have to keep buying them? (the advantage of vhs.)thanks!
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According to the manual for the DMR-EA-18. the following disks can be used: DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +r DL, and +RW. DVD-R DL is usable, but finalization is needed, and it will record only 4:3 aspect ratio. -R DL disks can only be played on equipment compatible with these discs. DVD RAM is rewritable, can record a 16:9 picture, and can record broadcasts that allow only one copy. So the answer is yes, but.
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i had no problem with name brand blank dvd-r. the unit will not record from a dvr----which made the unit useless to me. it will record direct from a broadcast, but not after it has been recorded on a dvr. it will not copy dvd's with copy guard. you have to buy a program from england if you wish to do that and it costs about 60-70 dollars and works well. I hope this is of some help to you.
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Yes, it records to DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW and DVD-RW disks. NO...It cannot record to dual layer disks, however it has 6 recording modes (1 to 6 hours) Refer to following links for more information: (1) USER MANUAL: http://www.magnavox.com/product/download.php?model=MDR537H (2) MAGNAVOX FORUM AT AVS: http://www.avsforum.com/t/940657/magnavox-537-535-533-515-513-2160a-2160-2080-philips-3576-3575
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Thanks for your input== The unit died on me so back to the store. I never realized how inefficient these unit are-- I do a lot of recording to DVD-RW discs so this unit wont be of any help-- (I had just purchased another 50 DVD-RW discs)I forgot how much work there is in recording the old fashioned way with all the Start & end times-Ch # . With Fios's guide you only have one button to record for future events. I think I'll wait til they come out with a unit with a guide. Although it seems like these units are near the end and will be replaced soon. thanks again!
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Yes you can record on DVD's with it but you need blank disks. Unless you get get DVD-RW you can re format and record again
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Yes when you are in "VR" mode...not "video" recording mode for DVD-RW and DVD+RW disks. I just did it using a -RW formated in VR.RP
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http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/355227-Toshiba-DR430KU-DVD-Recorder?s=156fdca25b40eeac8d6abf45b2f3f783&p;=2234629#post2234629 this article says yes and mentions TDK as compatible for it. Let me know if it helps. Regards.
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This was purchased by me for my mom so she was the primary user. I was under the impression that you could record VHS over to a DVD. From the product description directly:*One-touch/programmable recording and playback of DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW formats and VHS cassette; dubbing from DVD to tape and vice versa. So, you can do both. Tape to DVD and DVD to tape.
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Mr. Moore, the advice seems to make no sense. Isn't a "Digital Audio" disc a CD? DVD for video and CD for music, speeches, etc. I have burned hundreds of Sony DVDs over the years and not one has let me down. Be sure and use the format, DVD- or DVD+, that your recorder burns. In my experience DVD- discs will work for the vast majority of recorders, but yours might require DVD+ discs. Paul
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HI.I would say dvd -r or + should be good either one should work fine just stay away from dvd rw.Being that its old footage you wouldn't want a accidental write over and as for size a 4.7 gb disc is plenty.8 mm footage is pretty compressed already a 9 gb would probably be waste of space.
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you can use any recordable disks as far as ive never had one type or another fail but i did find a problem with my one the recorder i mean. it is sposed to sense when a song is finished by the way you set it up i cant get mine to auyo detect that so i have to stop and start the recorgings quicklybetween songs so that ill have a cd with more than just one large song on it
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Bud Bundy is right, it is personal preference and also what works best if you intend on playing recorded disks on another player. I use the -R and -RW disks, because this format is more compatible with most DVD players - especially if you have an older one you want to play your recordings on. Eventhough the -R can only be recorded once, I'll use it for things I want to keep and have no intention of recording over. The -RW I use for everyday use and a good quality disk is supposed to allow you at least 2000 recordings. I hear Verbatims are very good quality, but I've been using Maxell & Memorex , because that's what I had on hand. Has worked excellent for me. Bud Bundy is right, it is personal preference and also what works best if you intend on playing recorded disks on another player. I use the -R and -RW disks, because this format is more compatible with most DVD players - especially if you have an older one you want to play your recordings on. Eventhough the -R can only be recorded once, I'll use it for things I want to keep and have no intention of recording over. The -RW I use for everyday use and a good quality disk is supposed to allow you at least 2000 recordings. I hear Verbatims are very good quality, but I've been using Maxell &... » Read More Bud Bundy is right, it is personal preference and also what works best if you intend on playing recorded disks on another player. I use the -R and -RW disks, because this format is more compatible with most DVD players - especially if you have an older one you want to play your recordings on. Eventhough the -R can only be recorded once, I'll use it for things I want to keep and have no intention of recording over. The -RW I use for everyday use and a good quality disk is supposed to allow you at least 2000 recordings. I hear Verbatims are very good quality, but I've been using Maxell & Memorex , because that's what I had on hand. Has worked excellent for me. « Show Less
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Hi, supported playable disc are: DVD, DVD+RW/+R/+R DL (+VR mode), DVD-RW/-R/-R DL (VR mode/video mode), Music CD/Super VCD, CD-R/-RW. Your DVD-R will work on this unit as long as it contains supported files like mp3 or jpeg. -Ely
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You can, as long as you are using rewritable DVDs - those are the DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs. I use DVD+RW for TV programs and it works great - the other thing I like is that DVD+RW is the only disc format that will play in other units without needing to be finalized. When you load the recorded DVD+RW into another player it will start playing from the beginning and you can just skip ahead to the desired point.When you are ready to reuse the disc, just load it into the recorder and you can either reformat it or delete the titles to free up space (I just delete the titles on mine). Then you're all set to record again on that same disc.Good luck - hope this helps! You can, as long as you are using rewritable DVDs - those are the DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs. I use DVD+RW for TV programs and it works great - the other thing I like is that DVD+RW is the only disc format that will play in other units without needing to be finalized. When you load the recorded DVD+RW into another player it will start playing from the beginning and you can just skip ahead to the desired point.When you are ready to reuse the disc, just load it into the recorder and you can either reformat it or delete the titles to free up space (I just delete the titles on mine).... » Read More You can, as long as you are using rewritable DVDs - those are the DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs. I use DVD+RW for TV programs and it works great - the other thing I like is that DVD+RW is the only disc format that will play in other units without needing to be finalized. When you load the recorded DVD+RW into another player it will start playing from the beginning and you can just skip ahead to the desired point.When you are ready to reuse the disc, just load it into the recorder and you can either reformat it or delete the titles to free up space (I just delete the titles on mine). Then you're all set to record again on that same disc.Good luck - hope this helps! « Show Less
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I am not a technical person, but I think that Pat Hunt's description is probably the best answer. Kr9295 is wrong The +R does not mean you can use it again. To re-record on a DVD disc you need + or - RW which stands for ReWritable. I have used +R and -R discs for recording and have not noticed any difference.