Ripping DVDs directly to the Cowon A2: Can anyone tell me if it is possible to rip NTSC format copy protected DVDs to this device by connecting the A2's A/V line in cables to one's DVD player?
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Probably. The A2 operates as a DVR and I've used it to record off the TV outputs for TV shows. So, worst case scenario, you'll hook it up to the TV and record off the TV outputs. Be advised, however, that the format is not standard when you use this method and you'll have to convert it with their free Jet Audio software to get it into a standardized format like .avi, etc. If you're fine with just keeping it on the Cowon, it will just store and play in that non-standardized format. Also, the picture quality isn't amazing, but it's watchable.
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Thanks for the info. I bought the camcorder because the person for whom I bought it sent me a DVD produced on their equipment, and I was able to view it on both my computer and television. Does NTSC/PAL apply also to digital? I don't quite get all this.....
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I don't own one - yet - but I believe there's 2 ways:1. Rip your DVD using a 3rd party program - handbrake should work I believe. Looks like the player supports a lot of formats by default.2. If you want integration, here's a direct quote from the Archos 5 website: "...You can now copy your DVDs onto your ARCHOS 5 and play them directly, with subtitles if you want, with the MPEG 2 compatibility. ..." For that you'll need to buy the Cinema codec from them.
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Hello SingSally59... Yep you can.. I use it with DVD.iso and Directory streucture DVD Rips of my collection and they work just fine.. you can even access the menu structures also...
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I had one of these sony recorders. I could not get the thing to work right. It made 1 or 2 Dvds, & that was it. I sent it back, got my money back, & never used one again. I do not think it will covert the codec( the NTSC) format, but I'm not sure. Do you have a computer? If you do, There's a huge variety of dvd direct to pc coverter systems to chose from. I'd try that.
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If your DVD is commercial (not one you made yourself), it is copy-protected. To make the conversion, you must (1) find a DVD ripper that is GUARANTEED to rip protected DVDs (the best one is free), (2) convert the ripped file to (for example) mp4 format using a free transcription tool, and (3) download the final conversion to your player. Under the best of circumstances (i.e., you are an expert), this is not a fast procedure and may not work at all if you do not have (a) at least .5 GB of memory and (b) 20 GB of hard disk working space. I have been creating a master backup of my 300 DVDs for more than one year. My advice is to become an expert or don't start. If your DVD is commercial (not one you made yourself), it is copy-protected. To make the conversion, you must (1) find a DVD ripper that is GUARANTEED to rip protected DVDs (the best one is free), (2) convert the ripped file to (for example) mp4 format using a free transcription tool, and (3) download the final conversion to your player. Under the best of circumstances (i.e., you are an expert), this is not a fast procedure and may not work at all if you do not have (a) at least .5 GB of memory and (b) 20 GB of hard disk working space. I have been creating a master backup of my 300 DVDs for... » Read More If your DVD is commercial (not one you made yourself), it is copy-protected. To make the conversion, you must (1) find a DVD ripper that is GUARANTEED to rip protected DVDs (the best one is free), (2) convert the ripped file to (for example) mp4 format using a free transcription tool, and (3) download the final conversion to your player. Under the best of circumstances (i.e., you are an expert), this is not a fast procedure and may not work at all if you do not have (a) at least .5 GB of memory and (b) 20 GB of hard disk working space. I have been creating a master backup of my 300 DVDs for more than one year. My advice is to become an expert or don't start. « Show Less
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I know this is a really old post, but this might help someone else...Just started converting old videos to dvd and had a problem with this. Figured it out though...when in dvd mode press the input select button at the top of the remote. It will go to L2 and now you can follow the directions from the manual. - Press VCR, play until you get to the point you want to record and hit pause- Press DVD- Press Dubbing
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I bought it for my daughter to use and watch UK set of Downton Abbey DVDs when those were only ones available--I think there is a switch to change for different formats but not certain--I had good luck emailing the company selling them when I needed a new in-home charging cord=maybe try them if no other info...
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No, you'll need to "rip" them first with a program like Joboshare DVD Ripper which will create a single "container" file that you can play via the usb port on you TV box or, in my case, I just plug it into my DVD player and select the USB entry button on my remote. The movie files are listed and you just click on the one you want to play. Nice thing about Joboshare is that by default it provides "jumps" every five minutes so that you can navigate quickly back and forth (the feature is adjustible). External hard drives like this are perfect for storing and playing media files.
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I bought this player to read region 2 PAL-format dvds from UK (as well as my region 1 NTSC-format discs from US). It can convert between PAL and NTSC formats - set it up with front panel buttons. See Appendix 6 "Additional Information" in the manual. There is a table that shows the 3 modes - NTSC (output is always NTSC, will convert PAL sources), or PAL (output is always PAL, converts NTSC source), or AUTO (does not convert, puts out program from source as-is.) Works OK for me. Does not require a TV that goes both ways, will work with PAL (European) or NTSC (US) scan rate source material. I bought this player to read region 2 PAL-format dvds from UK (as well as my region 1 NTSC-format discs from US). It can convert between PAL and NTSC formats - set it up with front panel buttons. See Appendix 6 "Additional Information" in the manual. There is a table that shows the 3 modes - NTSC (output is always NTSC, will convert PAL sources), or PAL (output is always PAL, converts NTSC source), or AUTO (does not convert, puts out program from source as-is.) Works OK for me. Does not require a TV that goes both ways, will work with PAL (European) or NTSC (US) scan rate source... » Read More I bought this player to read region 2 PAL-format dvds from UK (as well as my region 1 NTSC-format discs from US). It can convert between PAL and NTSC formats - set it up with front panel buttons. See Appendix 6 "Additional Information" in the manual. There is a table that shows the 3 modes - NTSC (output is always NTSC, will convert PAL sources), or PAL (output is always PAL, converts NTSC source), or AUTO (does not convert, puts out program from source as-is.) Works OK for me. Does not require a TV that goes both ways, will work with PAL (European) or NTSC (US) scan rate source material. « Show Less
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I'm not real familiar about all that modern technology stuff, but I have copied DVD's before, on other DVD's, and they do just fine. If I'm not mistaken I have always used the DVDR's to copy onto, but don't know if it was copied from a DVDR though. I really don't think that there would be a problem with it. I just try it and if it works then it works, if it doesn't then you're in the same spot you were in. It might be a good idea to look up the Acumen Disc CD DVD Disc Copier on the computer to see what further details it will tell you about it. I wouldn't want to lead you astray on it, but I am very pleased with the copier. Sometimes if there is a block on the CD/DVD then it won't let you copy it though.
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Hi C. Nunez, I will play a Japanese movie I just got with SRT file subtitles and I'll let you know the results. The alternative to this media box is a DLNA app on your computer (to play on your big screen) and I don't see advantage of DLNA over this WD box. I used TV MOBILI as a DLNA for months until they wanted money for going over 10 GB. This little box did the trick and even my nine year old son can run it.
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Do you have your DVD/VCR connected to your television using the A/V jacks on the front of the DVD/VCR? If so, try reconnecting the A/V cables using the audio and video outputs on the back of the combo player.
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Just tried it with a Region 2 DVD. It will play it, but the output on mine is set to be NTSC and my television will not read the PAL signal. I could hear the music that play on the menu, but there was no picture and an error message informing me the signal was incorrect appeared. This does not automatically convert the signal to NTSC. You would be better off buying a dedicated region free player for playback and use this for the HDD.
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Thanks Victor for the info. i am trying to burn the 1080p content onto DVD-R to see if PS3 can play. It turns out it does see the files and plays them but the audio is choppy. i tried cooying the file directly onto the PS3 Harddrive, even then the audio is choppy...the video is playing well though. any thoughts on how to make the audio better ?
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Turn the DVD player on with no disk in the player. Hold the stop button down until the picture returns. This is not in the documenttation. I set it on PAL and then I couldn't get it back to NTSC. The above procedure worked for me.
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Compelled,What is a .m2Ts file? How do I load it to my PC? Do I open ImageMixer first? I am doing something wrong because after hours of working at it I finally got some video transferred to DVD but it will not play in my DVD player. When I use ImageMixer Player it plays back choppy and with horizontal lines running through the whole thing. Can you tell me what I am doing wrong? Thank you.