I have a DVD recorder using,DVD-RW set to record daily shows, but it wont record more than...?

Question

I have a DVD recorder using,DVD-RW set to record daily shows, but it wont record more than...?

Answer 1

OK, I have a Samsung DVD recorder. When I go to program a recording, the screen appears with several columns. First column is channel, self explanatory. The 2nd column is date and it is filled in with today's date. If I press the up arrow, it changes to tomorrow. If I keep on pushing the up arrow, it sequences forward day by day, for up to 4 weeks, 28 days from today. However, if I press the DOWN arrow, it changes from today to "MON-FRI". If I press the down arrow again, I go to "every SUN", and so forth through all of the individual days of the week, and finally, it gets to the date 4 weeks from today. My recorder can record up to 6 hours, 10 minutes on a 4.3gb DVD. It will NOT overwrite shows it recorded. The only way to be able to write to a disk is if there is room and the disk is not "finalized". I either have to delete a recorded program or format/erase the disk to make room. I use rewritable DVD-RW disks. I picked up a bunch, 200, on Ebay at $0.25 each, for $50 plus $15 shipping. I can recycle a disk for about 3 or 4 months or so of daily use before it starts to show errors. At which point, I do a complete erase in my computer and then use it for data. I have a huge number of MP3 files on the retired disks. My DVD player can play MP3 data disks and on a 4.3gb disk, I can put hundreds of hours of music.

Answer 2

Didn't it come with a users manual?

Answer 3

the reason that your having this issue is after every recording the disk needs to be reformatted to record another show because the recorder is finalizing the dvd there is no way aroung this other then putting another dvd in sorry hope this helps. for all yoyr video needs www.videohelp.com

Answer 4

My DVD recorder will not allow recording over itself each day.

Each show recorded needs to be deleted or it will stay on disk.

When disk has four hours it will not record anymore.

Its not like the VCR rewinding the tape.

Answer 5

Could you supply the make and the model number and we could look up the manual and give you an idea of how to program it?

Answer 6

“It's the local record stores that shaped my love for a lot of different music. It introduced me to some of the best music, which at times had fallen under the radar or not yet achieved the success it should have. So I thank especially Membrane in Germany as well as Downtown Records here in New York for suggesting and selling some of the best music around, from Imports to Underground Labels to Mainstream Music. What would the music world be without the local record stores!”

Jack White



“I think it’s high time the mentors, big brothers, big sisters, parents, Guardians, and neighborhood ne’er do wells, start taking younger people That look up to them To a real record store and show them what an important part of life music really is. I trust no one who hasn’t time for music. What a shame to Leave a child, or worse, a generation orphaned from one of life’s great beauties. And to the record stores, artists, labels, dj’s, and journalists; we’re all in this together. Show respect for the tangible music that you’ve dedicated your careers and lives to, and help It from becoming nothing more than disposable digital data.”

Jason Lytle



“A world without record stores is inconceivable to me; and yet each month now I hear of another great store being forced to close. My own favourite is Concerto in Amsterdam. A visit to this store is almost religious for me. I take a deep breath before I enter, go all quiet, and the journey begins in the search for something new. It is a tactile, physical journey, involving artwork, photographs, liner notes. it is not a solitary journey. It involves questions and answers to people who share my love of music. People who know so much more than I do, who guide me to the places i need to be, to hear what i am hoping to hear. When eventually I leave the store, I am enriched, having invested time, energy, and usually around 200 euros in this journey. the music I have purchased will infor my music life for months and years ahead. My life long love affair with music and songs is all about people. it is not a lonely pursuit, but a shared one. I have no problem with progress, as long as progress is actually what is happening. The impending death of record stores represents an enormous tragedy for society. The downloading of cds for free, for an independent singer like me, is robbing the food from my mouth. RECORDSTOREDAY is a fantastic idea, and I wholeheartedly endorse it. Best wishes, Luka Bloom”

Jason Lytle



“I have 7 reasons for loving Montana and Cactus Records is #4.”

Booker T



“They were a library and a breeding ground for me when I was growing up - that's where I got all my influences and how I learned to play. I was reminded of that yesterday at Criminal Records when I stopped in to do a signing there.”

Brett Gurewitz (Bad Religion)



“I got my start by going around to record stores like Moby Disc and Middle Earth and giving them The Bad Religion 7” to sell on consignment. I’d go back every couple of weeks to see if they needed any more and while I was at it I’d always check out the zines, flyers and new punk releases. These places were more than stores, they were gathering places and hubs of information. They were the heart of the LA Hardcore scene and it would never have existed without them.”

Josh Clark (Tea Leaf Green)



"As a teenager I found my parents proverbial record stash and it was all over from there. Sure there were cd's and tapes, but records, man to this day you can't beat the way a record sounds smells and feels. So anyway there was this place in Pasadena where I grew up called Moby Disc. As a kid passing by in the car you'd see all the freaks coming in and out of it- mohawks and piercings, tattoos and shredded clothes-and I was scared of it for sure. I thought to inside its doors and images of eternal damnation would flash through my head all the while Nancy Reagan repeating, "just say no." Oh Nancy, I'm so sorry. I became a regular. Inside there were no devils, or a crack den, just thousands of used records priced perfect for the teenage budget. I collected all the Beatles records I could find. I developed and nurtured a serious Bee Gees disco-era infatuation. I remember both worlds coming together as I blew the dust off the "Sergeant Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band" movie soundtrack, featuring none other than the Bee Gees themselves, and disco renditions of Beatles faves.



The record store served more than one purpose, it was a hang out, an identity building workshop, a community center and a pawn shop where a couple old cd's could buy a broke little punk some smokes. As the saying goes, they just don't make 'em like they used to."

Answer 7

DVD Recorder Buying Guide



The essential guide to standalone DVD recorders



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If you’re ready to toss out your VHS VCR in favor of a DVD recorder, this Buying Guide is for you. Nothing beats the optical disc format when it comes to direct and random access, digital video and audio quality, and long-term durability. VHS VCRs can’t touch DVD recorders in these areas. As a removable medium, it beats the hard disk personal video recorders (PVRs) like TiVo and ReplayTV in terms of virtual capacity. You simply insert another blank disc.



By now, you should be aware that there are three DVD recordable formats: DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, and DVD-RAM. If not, read our Recordable DVD Tutorial before continuing on with this Buying Guide.



DVD recorders can record any of the following material:



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analog TV via over-the-air broadcasts, cable, or satellite

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standard definition digital television (SDTV), same quality as DVD-Video (480i)

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analog camcorder video (8mm, Hi-8, VHS, and VHS-C formats)

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digital camcorder video (miniDV and Digital-8 formats)



DVD recorders can not record high definition television (HDTV) signals. For HDTV, you can use the Digital-VHS VCRs available today, or wait for the high definition DVD (HD DVD) recorders to come out. If you want to do extensive video editing and create a professional looking DVD for your home videos, you should use a computer with a recordable DVD drive and a video editing and DVD authoring software package. For more information about DVD authoring on a computer, read our answers to these frequently asked questions (FAQs).



Now that you know what a standalone DVD recorder can and can not do, we will cover the following topics in this Buying Guide for standalone DVD recorders:



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Must-have features

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Nice-to-have features

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Connectivity: inputs and outputs

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Which recordable DVD format?



Must-Have Features



As a basic replacement for the VCR, standalone DVD recorders must have an NTSC analog TV tuner and an electronic program guide (EPG).



NTSC Analog TV Tuner. To pull in TV channels, you need a built-in NTSC analog TV tuner. Just like your VCR, this allows you to program recordings for different channels. The tuner receives analog TV channels via antenna or cable. If you have a satellite system, you should be able to use the DVD recorder just like you’re using a VCR today.



Electronic Program Guide (EPG). To make programming the DVD recorder to record your favorite shows as easy as possible, an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) is essential. Sometimes, it is called an Interface Program Guide (IPG). Many DVD recorders make use of the Gemstar-TV Guide’s VCR Plus+® Gold system, which has been available for VHS VCRs for a number of years. Some are using the newer GUIDE Plus+® and GUIDE Plus+® Gold systems. The EPG puts up a nice graphical display of the TV programs on various channels for different times, up to eight days in advance. You can interactively sort by various categories to quickly locate the show you want. Once you find the show that you want to record, push one button and voilà, the DVD recorder is programmed to record that show for you. These EPGs are free and the EPG data/ signal should be be available through most cable providers.



Additionally, since all DVD recorders can play back pre-recorded DVD-Video in addition to their respective recordable DVD format(s), our buying advice for DVD-Video players apply equally. In fact, a DVD recorder would replace your primary DVD-Video player in your primary viewing environment (home theater). While you are upgrading to a DVD recorder, look for these features when it comes to playback functionality:



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Progressive scan with 2:3 pulldown: for stunning picture quality with a Digital TV or HDTV

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Component video output: for the best picture quality

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Optical or coaxial digital audio outputs: for home theater surround sound

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Ease of use and a well-designed remote control



Some of these features are covered below. Click here to read our DVD-Video Player Buying Guide.



Nice-To-Have Features



Now comes the “bell and whistle” type of features that will narrow the playing field.



Progressive Scan. If you have a Digital TV capable of displaying 480 lines of progressive scan video (480p), or if you're planning to buy one in the not-too-distant future, look for this feature. It converts the interlace scan signal inherent in DVD-Video to progressive scan. The result is a brighter image, with no visible scan lines and fewer motion artifacts (stair-step edges on moving objects). Some high-end DVD recorders will employ a Faroudja deinterlacer, for the best possible progressive scan performance.