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Posted by Captain Midnight on 08/24/07 18:41
"Les" <LESnospam@%%mon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:nd4uc35n29b9mfmfg698gr7bjoj6amqop8@4ax.com...
> On Fri, 24 Aug 2007 13:45:41 GMT, xeaglecrest@att.net wrote:
>
> >Les wrote:
> >>
> >> On Mon, 13 Aug 2007 13:21:23 GMT, xeaglecrest@att.net wrote:
> >>
> >> >slaphappy13@comcast.net wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> Hello folks,
> >> >>
> >> >> I finally made the leap from VHS to DVD recording yesterday &
picked
> >> >> up the Panasonic DMR-EZ27 DVD recorder at Best Buy.
> >> >>
> >> >> My purpose is to use the double layer discs to "archive" old VHS
tapes.
> >> >> The rewritable discs I plan on using for just everyday taping of
cable TV shows.
> >> >>
> >> >> The problem is, I cannot create any chapters. I believe it's because
I
> >> >> finalized the the disc right after it was done recording.
> >> >
> >> >Chapters are automatically recorded on +/- R/RW discs at preset
> >> >intervals
> >> >depending on the disc used. The manual has a list.
> >>
> >> Not on mine either! Usually this is correct for most DVD recorders,
> >> the Panasonic EZ27 doesn't do this and there is no option to allow it.
> >> The manual states you can add chapters AFTER recording (obviously
> >> before finalising) and it goes on to explain how you do this, but this
> >> doesn't work either, even when followed word for word.
> >>
> >> Hopefully it's something stupid, but if any one else knows how to add
> >> chapters I'd also be keen to find out?
> >
> >Page 18 & 31 of the Manual. Chapters can be added only to RAM discs.
> >Chapters are automatically added at a predetermined intervald to all
> >other discs.
> >-Bill
>
>
> Managed to suss that out after messing around with the darn thing all
> day. One down side already. The other was that sometimes copying your
> own VHS archive flags up a copyright protection message and it stops
> copying!!! The DV input is also very poor for copying from a VHS, it
> keeps putting up a grey screen for a few seconds, which comes out in
> the copy!
>
> I got this to replace an old lite-on 3005 that done everything without
> a fuss, and I'm starting to regret it.;
>
>
The Macrovision problem may be problems with the tape itsself and require
filtering. It'll only get worse. Some devices are more sensitive to it than
others though. The gray screen is probably the Macrovision too.
digitalfaq.com
The chapter thing sounds like a good reason to use a PC.
Half DVD(352X480) is more than enough resolution for VCR tapes. Put 4 HRS on
a SL DVD. That's as much as I could stand to watch at one time :). The
premium to put them on DL isn't that great anymore but even less is known
about them for archival use. nomorecoasters.com brings up a page on
digitalfaq.com that discuses disc quality. I have Memorex SL DVDs, ~ 2years
old, that don't read in my new drive. Need to resurrect the old drive to see
if they're totally gone. Other brands I've used are fine, so far, but have
switched to Verbatim. Whatever is used keep backups. Hard drive storage is
cheap enough now to use for backup, or use and the discs for backup. I have
a network media player that plays the files from a HDD just like they were a
disc(menus) but no handling. Kind of lessens the need for DL too.
YMMV
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