Posted by Adrian A on 03/30/06 10:05

Newbie wrote:
> Searching for a replacement for a dead VCR, I started by considering
> DVDR's but soon discovered that the best models were with hard disk.
> Now, I really don't need the ability to burn DVD's, I would just
> record, watch and erase...so maybe I should only get HD recorders.
> Simple VCR replacement with tape substituted by HD.
>
> 1. Are such models made? What are they called?

The only ones I've seen are for coomercial use and cost more than a DVDr
with a hard disc.

> 2. Do I have to careful to ensure that it will record from current
> analog tv, and then hdtv in 16x9 format?

The machine will record whatever format it recieves, you may have to
manually switch your TV to 16:9 for playback.

> 3. Finally, if I must get dvdr with hd, will my machine come with a
> region code? Does that apply only to playback or will the dvd's I make
> will have a region code that came with the machine?

The region code is only on commercially produced discs, any that you produce
will be region free. It is also possible to buy multiregion machines that
will play disc from anywhere.
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Adrian A

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