VCR with DV-in
08 March 2003, 03:39 PM
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It won't happen.
DV = Digital picture.
VCR records Analogue: no digital technology within.
What you are asking for would be so expensive it would never sell.
The VCR would be required to have a computer on board to convert the DV data into analogue to put it on the tape.
You MIGHT get a DV TV if you pay enough.
DV = Digital picture.
VCR records Analogue: no digital technology within.
What you are asking for would be so expensive it would never sell.
The VCR would be required to have a computer on board to convert the DV data into analogue to put it on the tape.
You MIGHT get a DV TV if you pay enough.
08 March 2003, 03:45 PM
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ok, the picture of one in the manual for my wife's new digital camcorder must be wishful thinking then. The camera has no DV in, so i cannot edit on the computer and dump back to the camera as DV and then onto the VCR. Is there anyway I can output DV direct from my computer to the VCR? I can cut the edited movies to VCD but the quality is rubbish.
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08 March 2003, 06:33 PM
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They do have one in Japan, but that machine is a home DVHS deck made by Victor (JVC). Do they sell DVHS in UK?
Other than that, Sony makes a DV deck, or u can buy those DVD+-RW decks.
Other than that, Sony makes a DV deck, or u can buy those DVD+-RW decks.
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09 March 2003, 01:07 AM
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Phillips do a DVD recorder with DV-in.
Looks like a VCR.
Base model is £320 now, but think the model with DV-in is 1 model
up so is prob about £400.
Given a decent VCR (SVHS) is £150-200, £400 isn't too high a premium to have ALL your home video in digital quality on non-magnetic (ie, DVD) media.
ie, it will last longer than magnetic tape.
Looks like a VCR.
Base model is £320 now, but think the model with DV-in is 1 model
up so is prob about £400.
Given a decent VCR (SVHS) is £150-200, £400 isn't too high a premium to have ALL your home video in digital quality on non-magnetic (ie, DVD) media.
ie, it will last longer than magnetic tape.
09 March 2003, 11:15 AM
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Thanks for all the help guys - gives me a wealth of options, DVD writer for the pc seems like a good idea.
imlach, the camera is a Sony DCR-TRV16E. Interested to hear if there is a hack for it (although knowing Sony stuff probably some hardware thing)
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imlach, the camera is a Sony DCR-TRV16E. Interested to hear if there is a hack for it (although knowing Sony stuff probably some hardware thing)
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03 September 2003, 01:10 AM
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Here's a link to Empire Directs website - Philips DVD890 - DVD recorder with DV-in (i.Link input).
philips dvd recorder with dv-in
[Edited by imlach - 3/9/2003 1:12:19 AM]
philips dvd recorder with dv-in
[Edited by imlach - 3/9/2003 1:12:19 AM]
03 September 2003, 01:21 AM
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Lofi - which DV camcorder do you have? There are sometimes hacks available which allow you to "enable" the DV-in facility of your camcorder....
The DV-in is only disabled on some camcorders because of some silly EU tax on DV-in (don't ask!!!!). Therefore (as with most consumer electronics), the hardware on the cheaper models is the same as the expensive models, but just disabled by software in the camera - these hacks allow you to re-enable the bits of the camcorder that you need - ie, DV-in.
However, assuming you have a firewire card in your PC, you would be able to output direct to the Philips DVD-recorder from the PC using your firewire cable (or i.Link as it is sometimes known). I am assuming you already use some kind of video editing s/w given you seem to be able to get DV from your camcorder onto your PC.
Last option is to buy a DVD-R drive for your PC - under £200 now. I have a Pioneer DVD-A04. Nice drive. This will allow you to write DVDs on your PC which will play in 99% of domestic DVD players.
[Edited by imlach - 3/9/2003 1:24:14 AM]
The DV-in is only disabled on some camcorders because of some silly EU tax on DV-in (don't ask!!!!). Therefore (as with most consumer electronics), the hardware on the cheaper models is the same as the expensive models, but just disabled by software in the camera - these hacks allow you to re-enable the bits of the camcorder that you need - ie, DV-in.
However, assuming you have a firewire card in your PC, you would be able to output direct to the Philips DVD-recorder from the PC using your firewire cable (or i.Link as it is sometimes known). I am assuming you already use some kind of video editing s/w given you seem to be able to get DV from your camcorder onto your PC.
Last option is to buy a DVD-R drive for your PC - under £200 now. I have a Pioneer DVD-A04. Nice drive. This will allow you to write DVDs on your PC which will play in 99% of domestic DVD players.
[Edited by imlach - 3/9/2003 1:24:14 AM]
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