Can I use this to play a home-made dvd and convert it to a digital file?
1578152
I have no clue...I am not a "techie". I have only used it as an external device to install programs on my net book.
887104
It has no problem in playing DVDs. You can use the software that comes with it or use whatever other compatible software.
253658
You can but as I recall you can only do it through the FireWire port and then when you finalize the disc you can play the movies back on a regular DVD player
1380587
Sorry I don't know to what you are referring regarding the $80/year software. All you need is a media player program such as Windows Media Player, VLC or Media Player Classic, all of which you can download for free. Plug in the drive, insert the disc then open the media player and instruct it to play using the external drive, using whichever letter your computer designates for it. I just played a DVD using the drive and VLC with no problem so it should work for you. Hope this helps.
129208
I have been able to play my cds and install my software from cds and dvds, so you can play them. Remember that you will need a usb port. I am very pleased with this dvd recorder.
1610274
No you cannot because the bluray only has video outputs not inputs. You have an audio input option using digital but that's about it. What exactly are you trying to accomplish ??
1106136
The DVD could be burned as a data disc. It would not be playable on a DVD console player unless it can read and play back native JPG or AVI files.
1519860
Handbrake. Seriously, it's the only thing you'll ever need to convert DVD's - and best of all it's free. You'll have to rip the movie from the DVD first (assuming it's copyrighted).
328620
My boys had me buy this one for their electronics. They have TV, DVD player, xbox and playstation 3 and needed this piece to connect all of them. We don't have a digital converter so I don't know if this one specifically works for what you have. I am sorry I can't answer this question better for you.
2131269
that's a little confusing but I think what you're saying is dvd output to DVD recorder I believe it will work but copyright stuff probably won't copy
154929
Sorry I can't help you. I have only used it to convert VHS tapes and edit them in order to burn to DVD's.
387195
Sadly, this unit just plays DVD's. You'll need a combination VHS tape & DVD recorder to do what you asked about.
494243
Yes, you can. Process may not be simple though. Look here: http://howto.wired.com/wiki/Convert_Your_HD_DVDs_to_Blu-Ray http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=155834
359189
I had the same problem. NO this camera will only play digital recordings. I wound up buying an old camera to play my analog tapes and used it to transfer my analog tapes to DVD's. cheaper in the long run.
141981
The player will read and play blurays, cds and DVDs so if you have the right software you should be able to do it. I'm not sure whether it's legal to do. You bought the movies or CDs or whatever, but I don't know how far your rights go when copying or transferring. That you should research!
206998
I think this is possible because the VCR has provisions for analog input. Why you would want to do this, I do not know because you cannot make disc recordings. You can only play what is saved on the hard drive.
713381
Yes, I've used it to copy from a vcr. You probably can't copy copyright protected tapes though. The software with the unit should work to make a dvd disc.