Replace VCR with DVD recorder

This might seem an obvious question but I'm wanting to replace my VCR with a DVD recorder. I'm confused about needing one with a tuner or not. Is it just like the VCR? I have straight cable form the wall into the VCR into the TV. Is it the same or do I need one with a tuner? On most I don't see a place where the cable goes into the recorder.
Will someone help to unconfuse this old timer?
Thanks

Best replacement for a VCR.....TIVO I love mine

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DVR620KU vcr to dvd recording

After following the directions to record from vcr tape to dvd I get a red circle with a slash across it. I've tried a different dvd disc (+R8x and -R16x). I don't know why it can't record.

This is not the case based on my own verification.
You can absolutely record with "blank input", that is, if L1 or L2 have nothing connected to them, you can record from L1 or L2 onto a DVD. You will not get a circle with a line through it, and you will record blank video.
You can also do a VHS->DVD dub from a VHS tape that has been recorded from blank input.
I've not tested a blank tape (i.e. one with no recording on it) although why would anyone would have a reason to initiate a VHS->DVD dub on a blank tape anyway?
If, however, you have set INPUT SELECT to L3, and then try to do VCR->DVD dubbing, you *will* get a red circle with a line through it on the screen, and no recording takes place.
Others have reported on the forum that certain brands or types of DVDs may cause the red circle with a line through it. I've not seen this myself.
If you try to do a VHS->DVD dub of a commercial tape, you will get an E25 message on the screen and no recording takes place. You won't get a circle with a line through it.
If you are in VCR mode with a tape inserted, and it has its record tab removed, and you press REC, then the tape ejects. (Which is fine, since you can't record on it anyway). There is no red circle that appears.

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First keep in mind that DVD is not an HD format, so you will not be able to record HD shows in HD; they will be in letterboxed 4:3.
The FiOS STB only has one HDMI (out) port. Therefore, you will need to use some other output from the STB to the DVD recorder. Component, or even composite/RCA, because it's not going to record in HD anyway to DVD, will work just fine. Then you want to set your DVD player to whatever input you used to connect from the STB; i.e. mine uses "Input 1" for my composite connection.
If you turn on your STB and DVD, this will record whatever the STB is outputting to a DVD if you press record on the DVD recorder. This includes all of the program menus and any other on-screen graphics on the STB, and this means you cannot change the channel if you are recording from your STB. You can shut your TV off, but you will not be able to watch another show while recording one to DVD.
Your DVD player might give you an HDCP message at first when the recording starts if it's getting an HD input, but that should go away after a few seconds, at least for my Panasonic DVD recorder with a composite connection.

VCR to DVD recording

I have a bunch of old VCRs that I'd like to put onto DVD. does anyone know how to wire a VCR to a DVD-R to do this? Can it be done? Can you hook a DVD-R to a computer and do the same. thanks

Hello Avalon 78676,
In the future, please take the time to pick the approrpiate forum category for your posting. It ensures that your questions get answered more quickly
Now for your question:
If you have a DVD Recorder for a TV, You simply take your VCR and connect it directly to your DVD recorder through the Red White Yellow A/V plugs.
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I am not an employee of BBY in any shape or form. All information presented in my replies or postings is my own opinion. It is up to you , the end user to determine the ultimate validity of any information presented on these forums.

Help With DVD Recorder Purchase

I would like to purchase a DVD recorder that is fully compatible with IMovie. Can any one please suggest a brand that they have liked. There are lots of recorders that now say they are compatible, but I have my doubts. Any assistnace would be greately appreciated. This is mainly for creating DVDs of my family movies. I would like to keep expenses under 150 if possible.
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Hello curycork,
Your choice of DVD burners is up to your personal choice. The main thing is to make sure it has a Firewire connection and not only USB2. I have a LaCie that cost around 200 bills.
Here's a link to a recommended burner under 150 bills.
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Replaced CD with DVD in firewire box - problems.

Heres an odd one.
I had a trusty old Lacie 1394 CDRW drive, essentially a CD drive in a firewire connecting box. It became less trusty and gave up so I replaced the drive in the Firewire box with an LG DVDRW drive.
I can burn and read CD's from finder and iTunes but tried to play a DVD and got "A valid DVD drive could not be found (-70012)" from DVD player. I can look at the files on the DVD in Finder. However the system profiler still sees the firewire dvice as a Lacie 1394.
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Replace audio with separately recorded audio and sink it with video and original audio

I have recorded the audion with a high quality digital recorder. How do I replace the audion taken with my video camera? and make sure it is in sink with the video.

Once you have followed Steve's steps, to adjust the sync perfectly, see this article: http://forums.adobe.com/thread/436751?tstart=120
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A friend of mine is considering buying a MBP for use in editing old VCR tapes of home movies and recording the final product to DVDs. This is an area completely new to me. If it wasn't for the editing aspect a VCR to DVD recorder might be a better bet. Can anyone offer any suggestions on what interfaces are needed to provide input from a VCR to the MBP and whether iMovie software is adequate for the task?
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Recording fios tv to DVD recorder with tivo/fios cablecard

ok this post is for my dad....and if ur thinking why the hack does he want a dvd recorder when they already have a tivo...don't ask my dad is kinda weird he still "tapes" shows on VHS tapes using vcr, and tapes radio shows on cassettes....then again he also still pyas his bills with a pen, a check and the us postal service.....
anyway, I didn't know much about the world of dvd recorders before a couple days ago, so I have a few questions before and if I actually decide to get him one.
Question 1: we currently have an HD TV with an HD tivo connected and a multistream verizon fios cablecard. My question is regarding copyright limitations....what prevents you from just recording any tv program onto dvd, as you still can onto a VHS? and what percentage of the channels/shows have this protection? like would he only be able to record from the original 12 or so broadcast channels? this is my main concern....he watched a lot of the sports channels like espn espn2 golf channel nbatv etc....
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Question 2: You would need to talk to the tech support for your DVD recorder. Its going to depend on what types of video streams and formats it will accept as a source
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Recording a DVD with LG DVD Recorder and FIOS Standard Set Top Box

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This is not the case based on my own verification.
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