What kind of recordable dvds are compatible with this? What about DVD-RW or DL (dual layer) DVRs?
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T.R.MillerAre you saying that you can continually record over DVD+RW (read-write) discs?
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Check this out: Magnavox MDR557H/F7 1Terabyte Hard Disc Drive Digital Video Disc Recorder I connected an old vhs player and copied my tapes onto the drive. I could edit them, etc. and then transfer them to DVDs. It is great to have for every day use. You would love it!! You can record tv etc.
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You can record with either the vcr or the dvd mode and you can record your vcr tapes onto dvd discs.. For months, I was using it for only vcr recording, and then decided to catch up with the times and bought some dvd-rw dics. I love the dvd recording now that I'm using it. The only down side, that I see is that you have to re-format the dvd discs before recording again and it takes a while to initialize when you insert the disc in the machine.
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I heard of Ispy dvr software that can be downloaded that does well for what you ask.
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I am getting a similar problem using dvd + r discs. I used to be able to record onto these discs, but now suddenly I keep getting the message: "This disc cannot be played. please check the disc". It is now impossible for me to record and may as well junk this machine and buy a more reliab le unit.
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Thanks for your reply. I've had mine for a little over 2 weeks and I'm able to record everything off the DVR. I had to call Toshiba twice because I didn't know what I was doing. Their customer service was incredible!! I will definitely buy Toshiba products again.Just wondering... why would you use DVD+R disks? Am I correct that those cannot be used again? I've used DVD+RW.One more question... is there a way to delete shows that are on the DVD without formatting the disk? Like if I have watched some shows but not others and I want to record more.Thanks for your help Thanks for your reply. I've had mine for a little over 2 weeks and I'm able to record everything off the DVR. I had to call Toshiba twice because I didn't know what I was doing. Their customer service was incredible!! I will definitely buy Toshiba products again.Just wondering... why would you use DVD+R disks? Am I correct that those cannot be used again? I've used DVD+RW.One more question... is there a way to delete shows that are on the DVD without formatting the disk? Like if I have watched some shows but not others and I want to record more.Thanks for your help
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Haven't tried to record DL discs, however, according to Panasonic operating manual for DMR-EA18K (page 55); it is capable of recording + DL and - DL with a finalization format of DVD-V, and is able to playback. Also have the DMR-ES10 and both are outstanding! Note: No eject function on remote for DMR-EA18K.
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Hi Wendy, Sony DVD-R 100DMR47RS4 are regular DVD discs. They're not double sided and can't be use don a Mini-DVR handycam. -Vincent
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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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Hi.I also have the Videotron Illico Explorer 8300HD + the WD My DVR expander 500Gb. Everything works perfectly. I'm considering buying the 1Tb version, but would like to know for sure if there's a compatibility problem before buying.
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Well I own the dr560 and use only -rw discs and have had no issues whatsoever w/ copy protect, however I do not have premium cable (hbo etc).Ive recorded major networks on basic cable daily.
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The DVD RW is mostly for movies you would need to get CD r or CD-RW that will determine on what your sources that going to do to recording
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DVD-R are more compatible with Players & have a little more memory almost 4.7 GB. DVD+DL & DVD-DL are for recording 8.5 GB on Two Layers with Dual Layers DVD+DL & DVD-DL. I use DVD-R for 4.7 GB & DVD+DL for 8.5 GB
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Yes, using AV cables to a dvd recorder. Play program on dvr while recording on dvd recorder. Simple.
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FYIThe Toshiba DR400 manual says it will record content at the correct (source) aspect on DVD-RW but "always at 4:3 on DVR+RW/ +R."Go figure. Might be something to look into.
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this player will record on +and -dvd,use rw if you want to record and erase and record agan, if you want it to be a permenant recording use r+ or r- only 4Gb the recorder has several recording settings 1 hr high qaulity 6hr lowest qaulity