In Reply to: Is it possible to record from DVD onto a tape? posted by Terence on January 14, 2001 at 23:49:09:
Many, but not all, DVDs are encoded with a new version of Macrovision. This messes up the video when you try to record on today's VCRs (ie., some picture distortions, color and luminance problems). However, many older VCRs have less advanced circuitry in their video sections and Macrovision (either version) doesn't affect them. On those VCRs that do record them or for discs not containing Macrovision, you will run into another problem -- the sound. The analog outputs on the DVD player give you a rather less than average downconverted Dolby Digital signal. Some may not care, but others may not care for it. Anyway, try some discs and see what happens!
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- Re: Is it possible to record from DVD onto a tape? - Joe Murphy Jr 08:38:59 01/15/01 (0)