Can this unit record from HBO? I am interested in buying this recorder, but not if it can't record from HBO. Does anybody know if this particular model ( Sony RDR-GX330) is unable to copy HBO? I've heard that other Sony models do have such a limitation. Can this unit record from HBO? I am interested in buying this recorder, but not if it can't record from HBO. Does anybody know if this particular model ( Sony RDR-GX330) is unable to copy HBO?... » Read More Can this unit record from HBO? I am interested in buying this recorder, but not if it can't record from HBO. Does anybody know if this particular model ( Sony RDR-GX330) is unable to copy HBO? I've heard that other Sony models do have such a limitation. « Show Less
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Any Recording Machine manufactured after March(?) 2005 has copyright protection. Premium channels like HBO are broadcast with same. Mine recorded once and that was it: "copywrite protected" thereafter! Any machine made before then should be okay.
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As long as you unplug the hdmi cable and use another output source from your cable box you will be able to record HBO
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I OWN TWO SONY GX 300 UNITS AND HAVE NO PROBLEM RECORDING HBO. IT COULD BE BECAUSE I USE THE S-VIDEO OUTPUT FROM MY DVR. THE PROBLEM MIGHT BE THAT YOU ARE USING A HDMI CABLE WHICH HAS BEEN REPORTED BY CUNSUMER REPORTS TO CARRY ENCRIPTION CABABILITIES. IT IS POSSIBLE THE GX330 HAS BEEN MADE TO NOT COPY HBO ETC. COULD IT ALSO BE A GEOGRAPHICAL REGION SITUATION ?
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THANKS guys, i was wondering if this happened to be anything like the GH2 and GH3 where they seemed to be unlimited recording times?
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I have two DVD recorders. One is the Sony RDR-GX315 which seems to reject discs at random ("This disc can neither be recorded or played") and will not record premium channels from the DirecTV DVR. The other DVD recorder is the Toshiba D-R410. I have had it for about a month and it has not rejected and discs and records successfully any program from my DirecTV DVR. If you have an HH Gregg store in your area, you might be able to pick up the 410 new in a box for under $100.
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Thanks for your reply. I've had mine for a little over 2 weeks and I'm able to record everything off the DVR. I had to call Toshiba twice because I didn't know what I was doing. Their customer service was incredible!! I will definitely buy Toshiba products again.Just wondering... why would you use DVD+R disks? Am I correct that those cannot be used again? I've used DVD+RW.One more question... is there a way to delete shows that are on the DVD without formatting the disk? Like if I have watched some shows but not others and I want to record more.Thanks for your help Thanks for your reply. I've had mine for a little over 2 weeks and I'm able to record everything off the DVR. I had to call Toshiba twice because I didn't know what I was doing. Their customer service was incredible!! I will definitely buy Toshiba products again.Just wondering... why would you use DVD+R disks? Am I correct that those cannot be used again? I've used DVD+RW.One more question... is there a way to delete shows that are on the DVD without formatting the disk? Like if I have watched some shows but not others and I want to record more.Thanks for your help
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Is it POSSIBLE to record TV shows, from using DishNetwork service, using a DVD Recorder ? I'm currently using the ViP622 ( I realize that there ARE copyright laws in place).
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I had a Sony DVD Recorder to VHS model RDR-VX535 which would record on Verbatim DVD-R 16X or DVD-R 8X speed. I managed to transfer only 5 home movie tapes to Verbatim DVD-R 16X or 8X speeds. Then the machine wouldn't work anymore. The Sony technician told me I needed to get more 8X discs, which was not true. 16X worked fine. The quality of the machines is not dependable. I sent it back to be restored to factory condition, got it back and it had the same problem with which I started. Fortunately, Costco gave me my money back. Memorex discs didn't work. S. M. Cox So maybe try Verbatim discs. Good luck.
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I'm afraid I don't quite understand the question. I have used this to record Blu-Ray disks with no difficulty without having to modify the recording other than to choose the recording speed which I set at slow. Sorry I can't help more - but I am very pleased with this unit. No troubles of any kind as opposed to others I've had.
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If these are your own recordings you can do this, however if they are bought movies or any VHS with a copyright, it will be blocked and won't let you record. Sometimes you record them 85% of the time you can't. You have to buy a small gadget to remove the copyright , you can usually buy one for around $15. With this you can record any VHS to the dvd recorder. This is the only way you can record pre-recorder videos. Recordings you made yourself will record on the Panasonic. The problem is finding one of these boxes to remove the copyright. I can send the name of the box, just can't remember it now. I think Best Buy sells a device that does this but it's around 100. There is nothing else that will work. I went trough this, a friend of mine had one in his old junk and gave it to me. The copyright block will block most pre-recorded videos. It has nothing to do with your Panasonic DVR. If you get the box you can record any VHS on to DVD with the Panasonic DVD
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I don't have this recorder so I'm giving some general advice not specific to your problem. I recorded many classes on my Sony PDA, and like you the resulting WAV files would not import into popular CD burning software. In my case, it appeared that the lower quality mode used a non-standard bit rate. The highest quality mode converted fine and I was able to make standard CDs. I believe Sony has since uploaded a patchto correct the problem. Since the Olympus can't be patched, your best bet is to see if Olympus has a program to convert their WAV files into something standard. You should also see if every recording speed gives you this problem. If not, a non-standard bit rate is most likely your problem too. Alternatively, try using some feature-rich converter like Replay AV Converter or Total Recorder (which also makes your PC a recorder). They can convert virtually any format into any other format with your choice of bit rate.
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I don't know. But I did not like this one, not enough hours. Once you fill up on hours it does not give you more. So two of my file are empty. It would not let you record. So I bought me another one Sony.
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Karen, I cannot find anything in any descriptions that say it records in HD, but it sure looks like it does to me. The only reference I can find about it's HD is it "supports full hd 1080p upconversion". I tape HD shows onto the hard drive, edit out segments that I don't want, then I burn them to a DVD. I never record directly to the DVD, because I like to edit first, but I'm sure it would work beautifully. The quality of the DVDs cut from the hard drive is, in my opinion, excellent but I can't absolutely swear they're technically HD. I would recommend the product, it's the best recorder I've ever had. I hope my comments have helped a little. Larry Karen, I cannot find anything in any descriptions that say it records in HD, but it sure looks like it does to me. The only reference I can find about it's HD is it "supports full hd 1080p upconversion". I tape HD shows onto the hard drive, edit out segments that I don't want, then I burn them to a DVD. I never record directly to the DVD, because I like to edit first, but I'm sure it would work beautifully. The quality of the DVDs cut from the hard drive is, in my opinion, excellent but I can't absolutely swear they're technically HD. I would recommend the product, it's the best... » Read More Karen, I cannot find anything in any descriptions that say it records in HD, but it sure looks like it does to me. The only reference I can find about it's HD is it "supports full hd 1080p upconversion". I tape HD shows onto the hard drive, edit out segments that I don't want, then I burn them to a DVD. I never record directly to the DVD, because I like to edit first, but I'm sure it would work beautifully. The quality of the DVDs cut from the hard drive is, in my opinion, excellent but I can't absolutely swear they're technically HD. I would recommend the product, it's the best recorder I've ever had. I hope my comments have helped a little. Larry « Show Less
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Few questions1080 60p is not part of the AVCHD standard, it only goes as high as 1080 60iWas the AVCHD standard modified to now accept 1080 60p?Or is Sony using a proprietary format?I exclusively use the PS3 to playback my videos that I store on a USB external drive.Will the 1080 60p footage from this camera playback on a PS3?The previous model CX550 could not capture pictures while shooting video at the highest bit rate, is this still the case?Thanks for your input.
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I bought the same unit.........and confused what cable to get. I am hooking this up to a Sony Bravia HDTV 720P .......I want the capability to record in HD, and not sure what HDMI cable to get with all the price differences.......DId anyone tell you which one to get?
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It's been a great unit for me. Your question is a bit unclear but here goes. I have Wide Open West as my cable provider. I have extended basic service(meaning that I have ~ 200 stations) I can record to VHS OR DVD directly from the cable as long as the channel does not have the hyphen/dot. Channels "2" through "39" can record on VHS but "59.45" only records to DVD due to restrictions built into the unit. The on-screen message actually says that "digital" channels can not be recorded to VHS, only to DVD. I take this to mean that once a channel number ceases to be a whole number it's DVD only. All of my channels are digital, including 2 through 39.. Hope this helps. It's been a great unit for me. Your question is a bit unclear but here goes. I have Wide Open West as my cable provider. I have extended basic service(meaning that I have ~ 200 stations) I can record to VHS OR DVD directly from the cable as long as the channel does not have the hyphen/dot. Channels "2" through "39" can record on VHS but "59.45" only records to DVD due to restrictions built into the unit. The on-screen message actually says that "digital" channels can not be recorded to VHS, only to DVD. I take this to mean that once a channel number... » Read More It's been a great unit for me. Your question is a bit unclear but here goes. I have Wide Open West as my cable provider. I have extended basic service(meaning that I have ~ 200 stations) I can record to VHS OR DVD directly from the cable as long as the channel does not have the hyphen/dot. Channels "2" through "39" can record on VHS but "59.45" only records to DVD due to restrictions built into the unit. The on-screen message actually says that "digital" channels can not be recorded to VHS, only to DVD. I take this to mean that once a channel number ceases to be a whole number it's DVD only. All of my channels are digital, including 2 through 39.. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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My experience with some older players Like a JVC just wont play the recording ! Try contacting JVC !
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I haven't used a Toshiba DVD recorder before but have been using other brands for several years now and just wanted to chime in on the R vs RW issue. I record a LOT of TV for family that chooses to not carry any actual TV channels. They only watch what I record for them. Pretty quickly, I decided to pay the extra to get RW DVDs because that made sense. It turned out to not make so much sense, at least in my experience. I can only re-record on them 5, maybe 6 times, before the start glitching out so badly that they're unwatchable. Some have gone glitchy in less recordings. At the prices I find, it's actually cheaper for me to use the non-rewritable discs. I've had 3 different DVD recorders that all the same problem so it's not brand specific. Anyway, just thought I'd throw that out there. Glad you got your machine working and are enjoying it. :-)
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Me, too. I have one that no longer records to disc, and I'd love to replace it with one that works, but not at $850. I paid $250 for mine. The unit, when it works properly is amazing. Recording to the hard drive acts exactly like a Tivo. When you are through recording, you can take out the commercials (about a 5 minute job), then transfer to a disc. (After the commercials are removed, you can fit 3 one hour shows on a disc in 2 hour mode. Yeah commercials now take up 30% of a shows time.) Picture quality was good, it recorded and played back in wide screen ( a lot of recorders will only record widescreen, the play back in 4:3),and it did an excellent job of upconverting a regular DVD to High Def, for viewing on a large screen TV. This was a product that they could have made a good bit of money off of, if they had promoted it properly. They blew it. Don't know if you are aware of monoprice.com for your HDMI cables. Amazon's prices for these cables are good, but monoprice has great prices. (I got 2 10' cables and a 3' cable for $17.00, including shipping.) Check them out. Enjoy your Toshiba. HDD DVD recorders are amazing toys.