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TVFactFan · 10-13-2005, 09:30 AM

You know that's just too much, bad enough I'm saving up for the $400 DVD recorder now I hear from various traders that using a PC is best when making DVD copies? I see that DVD trading is not for me. I was under the impression that if I already had a DVD Player, I could dub that way like I do with VHS. Why is dubbing that way a problem?

Lamont · 10-13-2005, 09:38 AM

if u hook up a dvd recorder to your dvd player u will be able to make a copy in real time

IE it takes u 2 hours to record a 2 hour dvd

BUT 2 problems arise, 1. u lose whatever menus are set up on the disc
and 2. u will have a loss in quality, higher pixellation and color loss

if u have a PC u can burn the dvd AN EXACT COPY same quality, same menus, etc in about 8-15 minutes depending on your drive speed

that is the best way to go

y2k3Joker · 10-13-2005, 09:54 AM

A dvd recorder is great if you plan to capture (record) shows for yourself. I think it's a "must have" for anyone wanting to get into this hobby. Preferably get one with a hard drive built in (unless you have Tivo of course). This way the you can save several episodes of a show to the hard drive and then transfer them to dvd when you have some time.

To copy dvd's all you need is a burner .... what is it, a $40-$50 investment?? This is a problem? C'mon now.

VHS = LP's = EXTINCT !!

Lamont · 10-13-2005, 10:07 AM

BUt the quality issue is a big deal

i trade with vhs traders who mihgt have transfered a show from a dvd-r to a vhs tape
so it is allready 2nd generation at best when i get it from them on vhs
and then i transferr it to dvdr right away
so the quality is 3 generations lower than what it could have been
dvd burners are cheap to get and save the sender TONS OF TIME in making copies and the person on the other end gets a much better set

WORTH THE $ to invest in it

vashti1999 · 10-13-2005, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lamont

if u have a PC u can burn the dvd AN EXACT COPY same quality, same menus, etc in about 8-15 minutes depending on your drive speed

What program do you use to do that? I only use InterVideo to burn dvds on the pc, but I'd like something that gives me more flexibility with menus and other stuff.

Lamont · 10-13-2005, 10:29 AM

2 dvd drives
and i can do what is called a QUICK COPY
makes an exact copy without loading on to the hard drive
just like the dvd duplicator does

8 mins for 16 X discs

TVFactFan · 10-13-2005, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lamont

if u hook up a dvd recorder to your dvd player u will be able to make a copy in real time

IE it takes u 2 hours to record a 2 hour dvd

BUT 2 problems arise, 1. u lose whatever menus are set up on the disc
and 2. u will have a loss in quality, higher pixellation and color loss

if u have a PC u can burn the dvd AN EXACT COPY same quality, same menus, etc in about 8-15 minutes depending on your drive speed

that is the best way to go

Well thanks for letting me know. That means i'm not going to be a DVD trader because now we are talking about $800 and i don't have when trying to pay rent and bills. Not even worth it

RedWhine56 · 10-13-2005, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vashti1999

What program do you use to do that? I only use InterVideo to burn dvds on the pc, but I'd like something that gives me more flexibility with menus and other stuff.

Not quite sure what you're asking here...if you're asking about burning an exact copy, I use Copytodvd via Windows Explorer.

If you want flexibility with menus & such (IE omitting some episodes), lots of people like DVDshrink (freeware).

If you want to totally reauthor (change menus, create new menus), I use Nero.

TVFactFan · 10-13-2005, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by y2k3Joker

A dvd recorder is great if you plan to capture (record) shows for yourself. I think it's a "must have" for anyone wanting to get into this hobby. Preferably get one with a hard drive built in (unless you have Tivo of course). This way the you can save several episodes of a show to the hard drive and then transfer them to dvd when you have some time.

To copy dvd's all you need is a burner .... what is it, a $40-$50 investment?? This is a problem? C'mon now.

VHS = LP's = EXTINCT !!

So I can get a burner instead of a PC?

y2k3Joker · 10-13-2005, 10:34 AM

You have a PC obviously, just add a dvd burner.

TVFactFan · 10-13-2005, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by y2k3Joker

You have a PC obviously, just add a dvd burner.

I don;t have a PC which is why I created this thread

y2k3Joker · 10-13-2005, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RetroTVCollector

I don;t have a PC which is why I created this thread

Didn't realize that. I thought since you were viewing the message board you were working from a PC at home
(I know, I know - a computer at work

)

So, your other option is (if you don't plan on buying a computer) a dvd duplcator. A 1:1 duplicator in the range of $200

Agent 13 · 10-13-2005, 10:47 AM

I'd love to hear recommendations on a standalone DVD burner.

I have a DigiCopier and I've had to send it in for repair three times in less than a year. Considering the mail system and the company's slowness, my machine's been in for repair more than it's been in my home.

DigiCopier = piece of junk

As for Solomon's plan to spend $400 for a recorder: you might want to get other suggestions because that price seems mighty steep these days.

TVFactFan · 10-13-2005, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by y2k3Joker

Didn't realize that. I thought since you were viewing the message board you were working from a PC at home
(I know, I know - a computer at work

)

So, your other option is (if you don't plan on buying a computer) a dvd duplcator. A 1:1 duplicator in the range of $200

So a Sony DVD Recorder and a Duplicator is what i would need? Does Duplicator come in the brand of Sony?

TVFactFan · 10-13-2005, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agent 13

I'd love to hear recommendations on a standalone DVD burner.

I have a DigiCopier and I've had to send it in for repair three times in less than a year. Considering the mail system and the company's slowness, my machine's been in for repair more than it's been in my home.

DigiCopier = piece of junk

As for Solomon's plan to spend $400 for a recorder: you might want to get other suggestions because that price seems mighty steep these days.

But it's for a SONY DVD Recorder which is one of the best brand u can buy. That's why it's $400. Sony has never let me down

10-13-2005, 09:30 AM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,117	Copy DVD to DVD also requires me to have a PC? You know that's just too much, bad enough I'm saving up for the $400 DVD recorder now I hear from various traders that using a PC is best when making DVD copies? I see that DVD trading is not for me. I was under the impression that if I already had a DVD Player, I could dub that way like I do with VHS. Why is dubbing that way a problem?

10-13-2005, 09:38 AM	#2
Lamont Lamont says Smile! Forum Veteran Join Date: May 28, 2005 Location: Deep in the Heart of Nowhere Posts: 5,217	if u dub if u hook up a dvd recorder to your dvd player u will be able to make a copy in real time IE it takes u 2 hours to record a 2 hour dvd BUT 2 problems arise, 1. u lose whatever menus are set up on the disc and 2. u will have a loss in quality, higher pixellation and color loss if u have a PC u can burn the dvd AN EXACT COPY same quality, same menus, etc in about 8-15 minutes depending on your drive speed that is the best way to go
	__________________ I have not been trading for some time now, so please do not ask---- sorry, i cannot help you!

10-13-2005, 10:07 AM	#4
Lamont Lamont says Smile! Forum Veteran Join Date: May 28, 2005 Location: Deep in the Heart of Nowhere Posts: 5,217	i still trade with vhs traders BUT.... BUt the quality issue is a big deal i trade with vhs traders who mihgt have transfered a show from a dvd-r to a vhs tape so it is allready 2nd generation at best when i get it from them on vhs and then i transferr it to dvdr right away so the quality is 3 generations lower than what it could have been dvd burners are cheap to get and save the sender TONS OF TIME in making copies and the person on the other end gets a much better set WORTH THE $ to invest in it

10-13-2005, 10:29 AM	#6
Lamont Lamont says Smile! Forum Veteran Join Date: May 28, 2005 Location: Deep in the Heart of Nowhere Posts: 5,217	my pc has 2 dvd drives 2 dvd drives and i can do what is called a QUICK COPY makes an exact copy without loading on to the hard drive just like the dvd duplicator does 8 mins for 16 X discs

10-13-2005, 09:54 AM	#3
y2k3Joker Why So Serious? Senior Member Join Date: Aug 28, 2003 Location: Arkham Asylum Posts: 1,256	A dvd recorder is great if you plan to capture (record) shows for yourself. I think it's a "must have" for anyone wanting to get into this hobby. Preferably get one with a hard drive built in (unless you have Tivo of course). This way the you can save several episodes of a show to the hard drive and then transfer them to dvd when you have some time. To copy dvd's all you need is a burner .... what is it, a $40-$50 investment?? This is a problem? C'mon now. VHS = LP's = EXTINCT !!

10-13-2005, 10:34 AM	#10
y2k3Joker Why So Serious? Senior Member Join Date: Aug 28, 2003 Location: Arkham Asylum Posts: 1,256	You have a PC obviously, just add a dvd burner.

10-13-2005, 10:47 AM	#13
Agent 13 Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 02, 2003 Location: Good ol' USA Posts: 1,510	I'd love to hear recommendations on a standalone DVD burner. I have a DigiCopier and I've had to send it in for repair three times in less than a year. Considering the mail system and the company's slowness, my machine's been in for repair more than it's been in my home. DigiCopier = piece of junk As for Solomon's plan to spend $400 for a recorder: you might want to get other suggestions because that price seems mighty steep these days.