In Reply to: Zorilla Video Filter posted by BQ on January 21, 2003 at 09:52:04:
That unit, the Video Filter, is for "digital" recorders only. I've used one and can say it works perfectly -- even for DVD to Sony D8 digital camcorders! The Video Filter defeats D/CGMS -- the copy protection "disease" for digital recorders. That's why it works. However, it will NOT work for analog VCRs.
For those of you interested in the Video Filter (you have a DIGITAL recorder), here is the web address for the product:http://home.cfl.rr.com/filter/How To Get One.htm
What Mel needs is a DVD player that has Macrovision defeated. If you search the web, you will find plenty of sites that offer Macrovision disabled players. I've made perfect DVD to VHS dubs of several movies. The model I have is the SAMPO DVE-612. Matter of fact, I bought one for the same reason he's looking for one -- to make VHS tapes for my soon to be 3 year old son to use in his TV/VCR combo (we have a portable DVD player for the road -- the $349 7" widescreen Mintek DVD1710 from Best Buy).Regardless of where you get it from, DO NOT under ANY circumstances get the SAMPO DVE-612(N). Notice the (N) designation. It cannot be Macrovision disabled nor made to be region-free, so don't let anyone BS you. And that's according to the "full-time" hackers. I've warned you.
Below is a link to the place where I got my "Mac-free" DVD player. Look around for the player you want and be SURE to tell them you want the Macrovision defeated/disabled if you place an order.
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Follow Ups
- WAIT! That's for DIGITAL recorders only! - Joe Murphy Jr 21:19:15 01/21/03 (3)
- It works for me - BQ 06:51:59 01/22/03 (2)
- If I had to guess, - Joe Murphy Jr 19:07:36 01/22/03 (1)
- Huh! - BQ 13:10:07 01/24/03 (0)