Posted by Newbie on 03/30/06 15:50

Adrian A <anca@bigfoot.com> wrote:
: 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.

Thank you, this is very helpful.

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