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New member Username: Sc1653
Wisnton-Salem,
NC
USA
Post Number: 2
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 - 11:08 am: |
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I am trying to record my kids protected VHS tapes to DVD using an Emerson DVD recorder. Can anyone tell my a product that I can buy that will help with this? |
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New member Username: Andyyanov
Post Number: 2
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Thursday, May 27, 2004 - 11:05 am: |
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Hello Stephanie!
If I understand well this is problem like I had at home. Your VHS tapes is protected. I have device from guys http://www.dimax.com.ua It have to help you. It remove protection. And you can see your records on DVD without problem.
Write me if you need help.
With regards,
Andy. |
New member Username: Foudemusique
Montreal,
Quebec
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 03:18 pm: |
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stephanie ask for digital video stabilizer it works |
New member Username: Andyyanov
Post Number: 10
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 03:32 pm: |
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Hi marcnadon!
No problem. Stephanie can choose.
She is free to choose. But I am using DVD Red Pro to copy DVD to VHS and it work for me as Dimax promised. It good work.
Andy. |
New member Username: Foudemusique
Montreal,
Quebec
Post Number: 4
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 03:35 pm: |
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andy i did not say she is not free to choose |
New member Username: Xol
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 04:53 am: |
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I'm using red pro for my Panasonic DMR E80.
Works just fine.
The exact link was
http://www.dimax.com.ua/English/dvd_recorder.htm
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New member Username: Nysoftwareman
Post Number: 4
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Friday, June 04, 2004 - 03:03 pm: |
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The Best Available units to copy (Copy Protected) DVDs are the SIMA GO DVD ($90) or the SIMA SCC-2 ($150) For Full Info on these units - Go to -> (http://www.videoguys.com ) |
New member Username: Nysoftwareman
NEW YORK,
NY
USA
Post Number: 5
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Friday, June 04, 2004 - 03:18 pm: |
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The Best Available units to copy (Copy Protected) DVDs (Or) VHS tapes are the SIMA GO DVD ($90) or the SIMA SCC-2 ($150) For Full Info on these units - Go to -> http://www.videoguys.com
For better prices -> http://www.beachaudio.com
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| Posted on Friday, June 04, 2004 - 05:04 pm: |
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Nice advert. company for Sima but why not red pro?
It costs less and supports component video.
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New member Username: Nysoftwareman
NEW YORK,
NY
USA
Post Number: 6
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Friday, June 04, 2004 - 05:17 pm: |
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Why send away to Europe for the DVD RED. The SIMA Go DVD is available here in the USA. Either online or in most Audio /Video stores. The SIMA GO DVD has 4 Selectable Enhancement modes. It also looks nicer too compared to that stupid red balloon thing they call DVD RED PRO!
I use it, It works fine! If you are into video edting and have both a DVD player and a VHS VCR Recorder hooked up to your DVD Recorder. Then the SIMA SCC-2 is the best bet! |
New member Username: Nysoftwareman
NEW YORK,
NEW YORK
USA
Post Number: 7
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Friday, June 04, 2004 - 06:52 pm: |
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The DVD RED Pro Requires a $12.00 Adaptor for Super VHS. The SIMA Go DVD Does NOT Require any
S-VHS Adaptor. The SIMA is available here in the USA. Either online or in most Audio /Video stores.
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If you are into video edting and have both a DVD player and a VHS VCR Recorder hooked up to your DVD Recorder. Then the SIMA SCC-2 ($150) is the best bet!
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Bronze Member Username: Andyyanov
Post Number: 12
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Saturday, June 05, 2004 - 09:40 am: |
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Hi!
I am sorry for disturbing but...
Was at Dimax company site now( http://www.dimax.com.ua ) and counted :-)
So device with all functions that people need and with S-Video adapter on 30% chipper then device you advertised here.
Please be careful.
Andy. |
New member Username: Nysoftwareman
NEW YORK,
NEW YORK
USA
Post Number: 8
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Saturday, June 05, 2004 - 10:41 am: |
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The SIMA GO DVD is $80.00 (Do a Web search for best price) But it is really about much more than the price difference!
First of all, the SIMA has FOUR Enhancement Modes
The DVD Red Pro has none !
You dont have to add the stupid adaptor for s-video.
The SIMA has a full One Year USA warranty.
and a 800# for Free Tech Support.
If you live in the USA and order the SIMA from any reputable dealer you will have it within one week.
Or go to BEST BUY , pick it up, and have them meet the best price you find. |
New member Username: Nysoftwareman
NEW YORK,
NEW YORK
USA
Post Number: 9
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Saturday, June 05, 2004 - 10:44 am: |
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http://www.audio-discounters.com/photo-video-camcorders---accessories-sima-post- production-video.html
(Sima CT-2 Go-DVD Video Enhancer)
(Regular price: $149.95- Sale : $77.64) |
Bronze Member Username: Andyyanov
Post Number: 13
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Saturday, June 05, 2004 - 11:50 am: |
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Hey Mister!
You even do not specify your name...
Afraid something?
Easy, easy. Buy for yourself 2 devices that you advertising and be happy. The people who can think will make their choice wothout you help.
Please stop your debate.
I only tried to help people.
Andy. |
New member Username: Videobuyr
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Saturday, June 05, 2004 - 12:43 pm: |
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Hey,Yanovskiy , Let me see your Green Card!
This Person is NOT ADVERTISING. He is NOT affiliated with ANY of these companies! If you want to help people, then dont let them get the DVD RED PRO! I bought the SIMA GO DVD and it is GREAT! |
Bronze Member Username: Andyyanov
Post Number: 16
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Sunday, June 06, 2004 - 05:17 am: |
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Of course, no :-)
Simply, it is boring to him.
Who has told you about him?
It means you work at Sima?
I am not citizen of USA.
And if the Sima so communicates with
their customer...
Then I do not know what to say.
These are my last words in this debate.
Good-bye.
Andy. |
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 - 04:45 pm: |
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I've used dvd red pro for my own needs
and it work as they promised on their site
http://www.dimax.com.ua
Good luck.
Grace.
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New member Username: Sbackfield
N.Y.C,
N.Y.
Usa
Post Number: 1
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 08:19 am: |
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i have the sima ct 2 it works fine,however it is a nuiscence to disconnect the cables between the dvd and the vcr. Is it possible to use for the dvd the s video cable and then change the input for the vcr by using the composite video cable?This way i would not have to change the s video between the dvd and vhs and wouls save me the expense of getting the scc 2 and making additional room for it in my system.Any advice would be appreciated
thank you
Stew |
New member Username: Jinn
Massillon,
Oh
US
Post Number: 1
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 01:18 pm: |
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I can build my own computer and swap the engine in my jeep, but,,,, I don't know the first thing about dvd/vcr recording. this is where you guys come in. If you wouldn't mind explaining a few things for me. such as copy protection, I have read prior posting and realize I need to purchase the DVD RED PRO for my dvr. is that all I need to convert my vhs library? and now stoopid question i need answered, or verified. I am trying to figure out recording speeds (HQ,SQ,LQ,EQ) I understand the quality part i think but,,, just to be sure, can i record a 164 min vhs tape onto a 4.7gb dvd disk (120 min) on the LQ setting and it will fit in full? " i am explaing this to myself here so you can verify that i am right or wrong." don't be offended" How much of a difference will the picture and audio quality be? I don't expect much i am recording from vhs for convienance not picture quality. Also; where do you guys get a good deal on DVD-R's or +R's and what is the advantage or disadvantage to either? alright enough for now.
thanks
Jinn |
Silver Member Username: Samijubal
Post Number: 313
Registered: Jul-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 02:26 pm: |
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It's LP not LQ, and yes it will fit. If you get something with bitsetting like the Pioneer or JVC then you can get the best possible recording per available disc space. The videotapes will look considerably better on DVD. I get my Prodisc DVD-Rs from Rima.com for about 36 cents apiece when bought 100 at a time. +R or -R would depend on the recorder. The better brands all use -R. |
New member Username: Charlie_x
England
Post Number: 1
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Saturday, October 23, 2004 - 10:19 am: |
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Hi
I have a DVD Red Pro from Dimax. Initially I experienced a problem some others have had - copy was in black and white (not colour) but with faint horizontal "rainbow" colour bands across the screen.
I linked my VHS player through the Red Pro to the TV and recorded onto DVD from the TV channel playing the VHS. This works fine and the results are great. Why doing this should make any difference puzzles me - but why worry if it works?
Charlie |
Silver Member Username: Samijubal
Post Number: 349
Registered: Jul-04
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| Posted on Sunday, October 24, 2004 - 01:42 am: |
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I don't know abnout that particular stabilizer, but mine has an adjustment inside that can be set for maximum quality. |
grateful Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 08:10 am: |
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Thank you so much everyone for your postings, I have just ordered a product to help me copy my precious vhs of a child's dance performance, which I purchased, but only vhs was available why they would copy protect it is beyond me since only the parents will want it anyway. I will also copy my instruction video for exercise machine and save space in my cabinet. |
MikeC32958 Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 - 10:51 pm: |
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Thanks everyone. I am going w/the SIMA CT-1 from Best Buy at $59.99 !
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=1074788291354&skuId=6296563&type=prod uct |
New member Username: Nkawtg
Post Number: 1
Registered: Nov-04
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| Posted on Thursday, November 25, 2004 - 11:29 pm: |
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Hi, Hope someone can help. I'm looking at buying a DVD recorder and VCR combo. Does anyone know if I will be able to record my VHS tapes to DVD without any loss of quality? I see all the discussion about extra components to buy, but they wouldn't work with a combo unit. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks |
Silver Member Username: Samijubal
Post Number: 487
Registered: Jul-04
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| Posted on Thursday, November 25, 2004 - 11:36 pm: |
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The tapes will look better on DVD. If using a combo you won't be able to copy any protected tapes. Combos are cheap units, buy seperate if possible, better quality. |
New member Username: Nkawtg
Post Number: 2
Registered: Nov-04
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| Posted on Thursday, November 25, 2004 - 11:51 pm: |
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David,
Thanks for the info, don't think I'll go with the combo unit since I need to copy all my VHS tapes to DVD.
Thanks again |
Silver Member Username: Samijubal
Post Number: 489
Registered: Jul-04
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| Posted on Friday, November 26, 2004 - 12:23 am: |
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You will need a stabilizer for any tapes with macrovision. |
New member Username: Thomasb46
Post Number: 1
Registered: Nov-04
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| Posted on Saturday, November 27, 2004 - 10:47 pm: |
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Hi
I want to make copies of my kids DVDs ( store purchased) using a Pioneer 220 recorder. I would like to have the copies for use in my car?
Is there any device that will allow me to do this ?
Thanks
TB
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| Posted on Friday, December 10, 2004 - 07:26 pm: |
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I did a little research on both products and I found the SIMA GO DVD was $130 at Best Buy. The $50 version, I was informed would not shut the copyright off, but was for other stabilization issues, Whereas the Red Pro costs $47.99 + shipping for a total of $62 and comes with both cables and will turn the copyright off. The salesman at Best Buy also told me the SIMA does not work on all DVDs for turning off the copyright. |
New member Username: Kyfan32
Post Number: 1
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, December 11, 2004 - 12:16 pm: |
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I want to copy Disney VHS tapes to DVD. Will this red box remove the Disney copyright so it may be done? |
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| Posted on Monday, December 13, 2004 - 04:54 pm: |
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what if any is the difference between a red pro and a sima stabilizer? do you have to disconnect to just watch cable? i get it that you need one or the other to cpy vhs to dvd or reverse, but what's the difference between them. also can one or the other be used with a rf mod. connected to a tv-rf-dvr-vcr-cablebox? |
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 14, 2004 - 12:07 pm: |
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I tried the SIMA, it cost $129.99, and I had to buy 2 RCA Cables to go with it. It did not work. My VCR was still giving me the screen that says "copyright protected". I had it hooked up exactly as the diagram showed. This product does not remove copyright locks and it costs double what the red pro does.
I was in a hurry and did not want to wait for the Red Pro to be mailed to me. When I e-mailed and asked the tech people at Red Pro, they did tell me that Red Pro would solve the problem of the copyright lock on my VCR. |
New member Username: Mgardner
Grand Blanc,
MI
USA
Post Number: 2
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Thursday, December 16, 2004 - 07:56 am: |
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Look at some of the electronic parts speciality store online, (Parts Express and All Electronics).
They sometimes have units that remove the copyguard that are relatively inexpensive. I have purchased some for work to us in a 20-foot video display and they work great. They only work for NTSC signals.
Happy copying! |
Bronze Member Username: Xol
Post Number: 36
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 21, 2004 - 08:36 am: |
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I personally use DVD Red PRO from http://www.xdimax.com
and is very satisfied with it's quality. I had a problem to figure out how to connect my setup and got the excellent help from their customers support. They provide diagrams and clear instructions how to find out the right way to do it.
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 28, 2004 - 12:45 am: |
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So am I hearing that to defeat all the various schemes I need to purchase the Red Pro at $50
The Sima Scc-2 Pro will handle the Macrovision but not copywrite protected DVD's and its $150 |
New member Username: Jthopper
Post Number: 1
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 28, 2004 - 04:17 am: |
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I would look at Alex's, Charlie's and Andy's content in their post, their language style and their post counts and then determine if they are the same person. Then determine who they work for and then make your decision. Buyer beware. |
New member Username: Jonnydaggett
Post Number: 2
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 12:05 am: |
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I have used my DVD Red Pro several times with my Sharp DVD recorder, but it doesn't work with all DVDs. What's the deal? I've been successful with DVDs like Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Collateral, Training Day, and Walking Tall. But it will not let me copy DVDs such as First Blood, Reservoir Dogs, Heat, Man on Fire, and others. I thought I was doing something differently each time, but I've triple checked everything. Any help? Thanks. |
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| Posted on Thursday, December 30, 2004 - 11:34 am: |
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I prefer to buy products from companies that do not market in broken english. I ordered the Sima unit. If it works the way you all say it does, I will be happy. You see, if the advertising web page is hard to read, imagine how crummy the owners manual would be. |
New member Username: Bluedog
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Saturday, January 01, 2005 - 06:01 am: |
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Just wanted to get a message in here since this forum and a couple other forums where I'll be repeating this complaint is where I first read about this DVD Red Pro product and decided to give it a try. I'm trying to record several old and long out of print VHS videos to DVD, and running into copy protection issues that shut down my DVD Recorder. After purchasing the FULL set up of this DVD Red Pro, plus an S-Video adapter because my VCR is S-Video, I hooked everything up and found that my DVD Recorder would finally record copy protected tapes, but that the picture recorded with a pulsing strobe like picture (bright, not bright, bright, not bright, really fast), which renders the picture virtually unwatchable. I tried numerous hook-up variations, with no success and the same picture problem. I contacted DIMAX customer service to see if there was anything they could suggest. No response. I waited two weeks and tried e-mailing again. And again, no response. So I went back to PayPal (DIMAX's only form of online payment) and requested refunds. PayPal will not refund money for "quality of merchandise" complaints. So I essentially lost every penny I sent to these crooks. $92.46 for the "Full" package, and $11.90 more for the S-Video hook-up. BUYER BEWARE!!! |
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| Posted on Saturday, January 01, 2005 - 10:38 pm: |
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I just purchased the Sima CT-2....
I am recording my VHS movie library onto my DVD recorder...
So far out of 10 VHS commercial vHS tapes only half will record.
It only disables the write protect on about half.
Any idea what may be causing that?Anything I can try?
Is it assumed that if it works at all it should work on all?
Thank you. |
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 07:46 pm: |
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Thank You SOO much for warning me I cant afford to just drop money like I'm rich, and I was getting ready to purchase the dvd RED. I had already talked my hubby into it and everything, after reading ur post.. I am going to avoid this product like the plague!!! Thanks A Million, for taking to the time to warn... :0) |
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 - 07:50 pm: |
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Thanks for the info, Blue Dogg,, the previous post is from me to u!!!! |
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| Posted on Friday, January 14, 2005 - 02:48 am: |
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You may want to try http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=23&products_id=1365&lsaid=272992 if price is an issue.
I have bought from liksang before but not this particular product. |
New member Username: Blondy0626
Inwood,
WV
United States
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Friday, January 14, 2005 - 08:27 am: |
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I bought the DVD Red Pro and can't get it to work for me. I have a VCR/DVD combo unit and I even tried it on a VCR by its self. Can anyone out there help me.
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Michelle Blu Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, January 14, 2005 - 01:34 pm: |
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I just bought a cheap digital vidio stabilizer (about $30) on ebay to copy dvd to dvd. I'm finding it works on some dvd's and not others, and it doesn't matter if it's a newly released dvd or an older title, it may work or it may not.
Does anyone have any ideas to make it work all the time? Also i tried the computer copy thing and that didn't work because my computer has some kind of an encryption protection that i can't get pass. Any idea's or suggestions would be helpful.
Thank you, Michelle |
Silver Member Username: Samijubal
Post Number: 565
Registered: Jul-04
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| Posted on Friday, January 14, 2005 - 10:05 pm: |
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DVD Shrink for the computer. My stabilizer has an adjustment in it that I had to use for DVDs. |
Gramppa Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 10:14 am: |
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Is there away to record VHS to DVD even if theres a copyright on it? or protected I'd rather not do anything illegal but this industry leads us any direction they want with restrictions (which some I understand) but hey my entire 12 foot wall is taken up with bulky VHS Tapes (60% commercial movies) heck I don't wanna sell nor have people over for that matter haha just want more space  any solutions?? ohhh did I mention im poor? we adopted our granddaughter and money seems to be slim pic'ns? |
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| Posted on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 - 01:59 pm: |
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I just (last week) bought the top of range Sony DVD HD recorder since I have over 200 old (1980-1995) VHS tapes to archive that are not available on DVD. Up to now I have tried 10 tapes and although a perfectly good picture is seen through the DVD recorder all come up with cannot record warning when any attempt to record is tried. To be sure I checked the same thing does happen with a newish 2003 macrovision protected tape but not on home recorded tapes. So I cannot archive anything and the SONY equipment seems useless for VHS archiving. These tapes are pre-macrovision so I would like to know if anyone has any idea why it does not work? A colleague who has a old SONY recorder without HD has tried a couple of the tapes and has no problem. My worry is that SONY have incorporated something into there latest models that can detect a commercial tape independent of protection - if so that is really rotten! |
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| Posted on Thursday, February 10, 2005 - 08:13 pm: |
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FYI I talked to Best Buy tonight regarding the Sima Video Enhancers. They told me there is talk of pulling them off shelves...Get em while you can...... |
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| Posted on Tuesday, March 01, 2005 - 02:13 pm: |
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OK so you all got the Macrovision sorted. What about the Copywrite Protection that keeps shutting down my DVD Recorder? |
BellaMia Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Saturday, March 05, 2005 - 09:03 pm: |
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Does anyone know if you can actually use the SIma GODVD with a VCR/DVD recorder combo? I have the combo and Best Buy tol me it would work, but I cannot for the life of me figure out how to hook it up! |
Silver Member Username: Samijubal
Post Number: 662
Registered: Jul-04
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| Posted on Saturday, March 05, 2005 - 11:54 pm: |
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No, not with a combo. |
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