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Can you record a show saved on DVR onto a DVD if you have a DVD recorder connected to the same television?

Asked by Naveen Misra in Electronics & Gadgets at 6:02 PM on February 03, 2009

Santosh Kuma's Answer

Most likely not, until you connect the output of the DVR to the input of the DVD. Then with copy protections, you may still not get a recording. Depends on the movie or program you recorded, and whether or not copy prevention signals have been inserted in the orginal program, or are being placed there by the program provider.

Answered at 6:04 PM on February 03, 2009

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Can you fix the tape in a video cassette if it snaps?

Asked by Naveen Misra in Electronics & Gadgets at 6:02 PM on February 03, 2009

Santosh Kuma's Answer

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+ This is purely a temporary measure and NOT a permanent solution. It may last indefinately, but, if it's just to get

important video footage off it then, do so and discard it. It's a lot cheaper to buy a new tape then to have your video repaired !

It's quite easy, but try not to handle the magnetic or(dull) side too much.

If you are uncertain about tackling it, watch the 'How to... DIY' series on 'Youtube' --'Splicing a music cassette'. Basically, the same applies.

To release the tape from the spools place the cassette on the table with the underside facing up. Release the spool sprocket spring lock through the bottom hole between the spools - only light pressure is needed. (You could tape something in there to give you two hands.) Now release the little flap spring lock at the side & lift the front flap to pull enough tape from either spool through either side of each guide roller to work comfortably. If the broken ends are inside the cassette then you will have to dismantle the cassette carefully and draw the ends over the guide rollers, replace the half and secure.

Answered at 6:04 PM on February 03, 2009

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What amount of time is a recorded program on a DVR available before it is viewed?

Asked by Naveen Misra in Electronics & Gadgets at 6:01 PM on February 03, 2009

Santosh Kuma's Answer

Usually as long as you have it stored on your DVR, and just like a VCR, you can watch it over and over again. I have some recordings that have been stored on my DVR for over two years, and they still play. Just be sure to `protect` your recording so that the DVR doesn't record over it if the drive is close to being full.

Answered at 6:03 PM on February 03, 2009

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How do you hook up a dvd recorder to a tv with one cable?

Asked by Naveen Misra in Electronics & Gadgets at 6:01 PM on February 03, 2009

Santosh Kuma's Answer

The only 1 cable solution that carries both audio and video signals, including HD signals is an HDMI cable. However, there is a 99% probability that your DVD recorder does not have an HDMI input! 99.9 % of home theatre electronics for recording (DVR, DVD-R, and such) don't allow the recording of HD content. The exception to this is OTA broadcasts from Public Television. Recording HD OTA broadcasts is possible with a DVR that has an ATSC tuner built in. If you were to ask if there is a way to pump HD audio and video signals from a Coax out to the ATSC Coax in... the manufacturers have already thought of it, and that does not exist either to date as far as I know. With the amount of data that HD movies and HD sound contain, a 2 hour program would not fit on a dual-layer DVD +R, -R, or RAM. That is why HD-DVD players and Blue-Ray players have entered the home theatre arena. If you were to say, "But my DVD recorder supports 720p and 1080i"... that only means that the *player* functionality UPCONVERTS the 480i signal on the disc, to a decent picture that seems to have the look of HD quality.

Answered at 6:03 PM on February 03, 2009

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Can you use an external hard drive to add more memory to your DVR if there is a USB port available?

Asked by Naveen Misra in Electronics & Gadgets at 6:02 PM on February 03, 2009

Santosh Kuma's Answer

DISH NETWORK AND DIRECTV are working on that option for their DVRs. DISH NETWORK's option allows the use of a standard external USB drive, but it formats in a propietary format so it cannot be moved from one DVR to another. Thank you RIAA and MPAA for that wonderful option!
DISH NETWORK currently has a series of DISHPlayers that video can be downloaded through the USB port on the DVR to the DISHPlayer personal video player

Answered at 6:03 PM on February 03, 2009

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Why does a digital video recorder seem to be full at fifteen hours when it should hold fifty hours?

Asked by Naveen Misra in Electronics & Gadgets at 6:01 PM on February 03, 2009

Santosh Kuma's Answer

Sounds like you have your resolution set on the highest level. The higher resolutions require more memory and give you better quality pictures, but they leave you with less recording time.
It also depends on the type of recording. Digital takes up more space than analog, and HD more space (5X more) than digital.

Answered at 6:02 PM on February 03, 2009

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How does camera night vision work?

Asked by Naveen Misra in Electronics & Gadgets at 5:48 PM on February 03, 2009

Santosh Kuma's Answer

It uses the infrared spectrum of light. Infrared is just outside the visible spectrum of light that your eyes can see. Within the visiable spectrum are different frequencies of light that correspond to different colors. The camera actually projects a flood of infrared light invisible to your eyes. The reflected infrared light is then picked up through the camera lens and converted into the visable spectrum. Due to the fact that the light observed is outside the visable color spectrum then converted into the visable color specturm, colors as your eyes know them are not preserved. That's why "night vision" is always appears green.

Answered at 5:51 PM on February 03, 2009

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Can you use a DVR like a VCR and record shows over and over on the same disk?

Asked by Naveen Misra in Electronics & Gadgets at 5:47 PM on February 03, 2009

Santosh Kuma's Answer

A DVR is ALMOST exactly like a VCR, except it records shows on a hard drive rather than a videotape. As far as recording goes, you can record shows over and over, but watch your DVR's capacity. Just like a computer hard drive a DVR hard drive will fill up over time, so you'll have to delete shows to make room for new ones. Most DVRs are pretty decent in space, with the most basic ones usually starting out at about 30 hours or so, which is several gigabytes. Remember, HDTV shows use up more space as more clarity requires more space.

Answered at 5:49 PM on February 03, 2009

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What are the similarities and differences between a DVD recorder and a DVR?

Asked by Naveen Misra in Electronics & Gadgets at 5:47 PM on February 03, 2009

Santosh Kuma's Answer

As far as I am aware, DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) records video information in a variety of codecs. It is most imortant that any DVD recording be encoded to playback on ANY DVD player. There seems to be a great deal of confusion here. My feeling is that all recordings should be at leats M-PEG 2. DVR (Digital Video Recording) is a relatively new beast. Once again, as I understand it, a DVR records directly to a HDD (Hard Disc Drive). I have a Panasonic DMR E500H machine which I consider fantastic - even though it may be dated. It is both a DVD recorder and a DVR in one machine. I have recorded more than 100 full length features on my HDD. As technology improves, so will DVD/DVR's

Answered at 5:49 PM on February 03, 2009

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Does it cost money to receive tech assistance for a DVR?

Asked by Naveen Misra in Electronics & Gadgets at 5:47 PM on February 03, 2009

Santosh Kuma's Answer

Depends on who you bought it from. If it is outside it's warranty, then yes you will have to pay. Sometimes it's worth paying that little extra to get the extended warranty.

Answered at 5:49 PM on February 03, 2009

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