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Digital Video Recorders
Sometimes referred to as a personal video recorder (PVR), a digital video recorder (DVR) is an electronic device that records digital video format to a disk drive, often a SD memory card or USB flash drive.
691 Questions
Who invented the first DVD player?
The idea for DVD players began in 1994, but were not released on the market until 1996. It is hard to say who the first company to come up with the idea was since several companies released DVD players all at the same time.
Can you retrieve a previous recording on VCR tape that has been accidentally recorded over?
No. If a tape is damaged (broken, degraded, dirty, moldy, etc...) it is possible for an experienced professional to repair it. Once a VHS tape is taped over though, the original audio and video is gone. The best you can hope for is to check the very beginning and very end of the tape to see if a couple of frames of the original video are still there.
Where can one purchase a video cassette recorder?
One can get a DVD and VCR recorder from online retailers like eBay or Amazon. One can also purchase it from retail or electronic stores like Future Shop, Best Buy, Target, Walmart and many more.
How much video recording time is 32GB?
If you store high quality movie then it takes about 2GB to store an hour long video, So you can save as much as 16hour of video to your 32 gb flash drive.In case the video quality is lower than you can store double i.e. 32 hours or even more video recording.
A DVR is a Digital Video Recorder. It's like a VCR, but instead of using a tape it records and plays back video digitally. It works like your computer, with a hard drive that stores the information. TiVo is the most popular DVR. It was one of the first on the market. These days there are other competing brands of DVRs, and many cable companies have started offering DVR services. Essentially, they've built a DVR into your cable box and then sell you the ability to use it as an added option (generally for $10 a month or so). The cable-company option requires no hardware since the DVR receiver is integrated with your program menu, so it can be cheaper.
Can you convert an 8mm tape to DVD without the camcorder?
You can do this yourself if you have the right equipment or you can send it to a tape to DVD conversion service.
I recommend using a tape to DVD conversion service. You will get the best quality and it will be the least hassle. -
In principle it's easy, provided that you have (a) an "old" camcorder which can play your Video 8 / Hi 8 tapes/ VHS tapes, and also (b) a digital camcorder which can accept as input the analogue output from the "old" camcorder and produce digital output ("DV Out"). If you do have such equipment, the digital camcorder might either create a digital version of the footage (e.g. a mini DV tape) or it might be able to "pass through" so you can store the digital version straight to a PC or a DVD recorder.
If you put it onto a PC, you can then (optionally) edit it it and then burn a DVD.
I have done this myself using a Canon MV750i camcorder as the "pass through", but unfortunately the camcorder has just broken so I'm looking for another model which has this facility (it's probably cheaper to replace than repair). Does anyone know of a reasonably priced mini DV camcorder which offers this?
If you don't have the digital camcorder described above, you'll need to find a device which does the conversion or alternatively install a video capture card in your PC. Whatever else, you'll obviously have to have something that plays the old tapes (the "old camcorder" referred to above). Plus you need a powerfull enough computer to handle the real time capture of the video.
How do you record from tv to DVD?
Play the tape with the VCR connected to a DVD recorder, or a computer with a capture card or dongle attached.
Do DVR's require a service or can they be used without a service?
A DVD Recorder that you purchase requires no service.
Why were silent movies black and white?
We tend to take modern technology for granted, as it is all around us. These things need time to develop and be invented.
The reason why the early films were in black and white, is the same reason as there was no sound.
It just hadn't been invented at that time.
At the same time as they hadn't got the technology to add sound to film, they also hadn't got the technology to make films in colour.
Sound came first and then colour.
When was the video tape invented?
Video tape recorders have been around since the early sixties, but the first machines were for broadcast studios. The VHS tape standard was invented in 1971 by JVC, and the first home VHS VCR was introduced by JVC in 1976.
Can a DVD movie be played on a DVR?
This depends on the particular model. Some DVRs have DVD players built in, and some do not.
By itself, a standalone DVR (Digital Video Recorder) without a DVD drive built in cannot play a DVD.
When did the VCR hit Canadian's market?
Probably about the same time it hit the US markets, which was around 1974. This doesn't mean that they didn't exist quite awhile before that, but those VCR's were industrial and usually in the 3/4" format.
Sony invented the VHS system and then licensed it to JVC in preference over the Beta format (I bet they ended up regretting that....) and the first consumer machines appeared around June, if I remember correctly.
Can you convert your night-vision video recording to color?
You can only enhance what has already been recorded. If the information simply isn't recorded, there's not a lot you can do.
A standard color camera may be improved, at the time of recording, by using an infra red light source, to illuminate the subject without it being obvious.
Most (if not all) video cameras are sensitive to infra red.
How much video will 8GB Flash-drive hold?
1st answer from Aaron: 8gb can hold from 7-8 hours of video time but i recommend if possible to get a bigger mermory card such as a 16gb because they can hold 13-14 hours of energy so do the best you can
This would be a good answer if we knew what resolution and what type of compression was used. Getting more specific, an h.264 movie that I've downloaded takes up about 8.5 gb and it's 117 minutes long. This is in 1080p format I believe. A better example that I do have on hand is another h.264 video in 720p at 30 frames per second. It is 741 mb and it's 42 minutes long. Since we have exacts (mostly) on that, then we can assume (if we had everything the same) that you could put one minute of video at this quality on 17.64mb. So, going upward 60 minutes would fit on just over one gb (1,058 mb). Therefore, an 8gb card would hold around 7 and a half hours of video at this particular resolution, compression, and any other extras that I may not know about. Just to let you know what else I have read, I have found others saying that they could get about 2 hours of 1080p video on 8gb's.
Can you re-record in an already recorded DVD?
No. However if you used Nero Burning ROM 8 or 7 Edition you could set the feature to be able to add information. But you will never be able to erase and recopy.
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Can you transfer shows from one DVR to another?
You can play a recorded show from one DVR but you cannot play it on another DVR. A DVR works similar to a computer that is not linked to any other computer or the internet. You may record something on a single DVR and the television it is linked to will save the show you want to watch at the particular time it plays. Then you will be able to go back at a later more convenient time and watch the show as you like. But if you two DVRS' in a house, one upstairs and the other downstairs, you can only play recorded shows on the DVR that you recorded the show on.
Does the Sony DCR-TRV260 allow for playback of old 8mm and hi8 tapes?
No, not if the old tapes are in analog rather than digital format. See the review of this DCC at http://www.easycamcorders.com/content/Quick-Review-Camcorder-Sony-DCR-TRV280.htm: "How ... am I going to watch those [old analog] tapes?... Not here, you re not. The DCR-TRV280 does not read analog 8mm. For that, you need to step up to the DCR-TRV480." Also see review at http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Sony-DCR-TRV280-Camcorder-Review.htm These reviews were somewhat disparaging, however Consumer Reports, in their 2007 Buying Guide, called this unit a Best Buy (p. 233). It seems to me to be the cheapest way to get into digital video with a reasonably high quality and versatile camera. No, not if the old tapes are in analog rather than digital format. See the review of this DCC at http://www.easycamcorders.com/content/Quick-Review-Camcorder-Sony-DCR-TRV280.htm: "How ... am I going to watch those [old analog] tapes?... Not here, you re not. The DCR-TRV280 does not read analog 8mm. For that, you need to step up to the DCR-TRV480." Also see review at http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Sony-DCR-TRV280-Camcorder-Review.htm These reviews were somewhat disparaging, however Consumer Reports, in their 2007 Buying Guide, called this unit a Best Buy (p. 233). It seems to me to be the cheapest way to get into digital video with a reasonably high quality and versatile camera. No, not if the old tapes are in analog rather than digital format. See the review of this DCC at http://www.easycamcorders.com/content/Quick-Review-Camcorder-Sony-DCR-TRV280.htm: "How ... am I going to watch those [old analog] tapes?... Not here, you re not. The DCR-TRV280 does not read analog 8mm. For that, you need to step up to the DCR-TRV480." Also see review at http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Sony-DCR-TRV280-Camcorder-Review.htm These reviews were somewhat disparaging, however Consumer Reports, in their 2007 Buying Guide, called this unit a Best Buy (p. 233). It seems to me to be the cheapest way to get into digital video with a reasonably high quality and versatile camera.
Can you record on a VCR with digital cable?
Yes you can
You can if you have another device that has a digital tuner plus the ability to convert digital to analoge, such as a set-top box, digital to analoge convert for over the air TV signals, and a DVD disk recorder with a built-in digital tuner.
How many frames are there in 1 minute of movie time?
At 24 frames per second times 60 seconds equals 1440 frames per minute.
Can you record music on a DVD?
A DVD-R burner, software and a DVD-R disk. The software can be found anywhere for free. The hardware(DVD-R) burner needs to be purchased at a store along with the disk. Once you have installed the hardware and software just place the files on the disk.
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What is the direct tv remote control code for Sony home theater?
The possible code numbers for Direct TV remotes for Sony surround sound receivers are:
31058, 31441, 31258, 31759, 30158, 31658, 31858, 30474, 31349, 31558, 31442, 31758, 30168, 31406, 31662, 31759
you'll have to try all of these.
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