a DVD recorder question

computerABUSER

Senior member
Mar 6, 2004
532
0
0
Hey Group
I am gonna pick up a DVD recorder this week but I was wondering since I am not gonna get one that has a built in HDD how long will the standard DVD blank record on in the highest res. mode?

Thanks,
CA
 

PurdueRy

Lifer
Nov 12, 2004
13,837
4
0
Personally after playing around with one with a HD here at home...I would not get one without one. The convienience is amazing
 

computerABUSER

Senior member
Mar 6, 2004
532
0
0
Single layer is 120 minutes, dual layer is 240.

what does that mean?? is that what a newer version DVD recorder does as oppossed to the older standard that I am thinking of?

and btw, on a DVD recorder is there much quality loss from the highest res mode to the next one under?

Thanks
 

eelw

Lifer
Dec 4, 1999
10,346
5,494
136
No, highest quality is only 1 hour per disk. At the lowest, most will get 6-8 hours per disk.
 

Zim Hosein

Super Moderator | Elite Member
Super Moderator
Nov 27, 1999
65,408
407
126
Originally posted by: Heisenberg
Single layer is 120 minutes, dual layer is 240.

They make stand-alone DL DVD recorders? :confused:
 

computerABUSER

Senior member
Mar 6, 2004
532
0
0
Personally after playing around with one with a HD here at home...I would not get one without one. The convienience is amazing

yeah, I know, its just I really can't afford one with a HDD, I soooooooooooo want one though :)
 

Heisenberg

Lifer
Dec 21, 2001
10,621
1
0
Originally posted by: Zim Hosein
Originally posted by: Heisenberg
Single layer is 120 minutes, dual layer is 240.

They make stand-alone DL DVD recorders? :confused:
I thought they did by now, maybe not. I don't really keep up with the stand-alone market.
 

SKORPI0

Lifer
Jan 18, 2000
18,485
2,419
136
My Magnavox MDV630R DVD recorder has the following modes. Uses DVD+R/RW.

1. HQ - best picture 60 mins.
2. SP+ - better than S-VHS picture quality - 150 mins.
3. EP - Extended Play - beter than VHS picture quality - 240 minutes
4. EP+ - Extended Play - VHS picture quality - 360 minutes.



 

computerABUSER

Senior member
Mar 6, 2004
532
0
0
Originally posted by: Heisenberg:
Single layer is 120 minutes, dual layer is 240.

On the dual layer unit do you have to turn it over or does it just copy it on both sides automatically? sorry for all of the stupid questions.

and thanks SKORPI0 for explaining the quality modes...

CA
 

Wheezer

Diamond Member
Nov 2, 1999
6,731
1
81
Originally posted by: computerABUSER
Originally posted by: Heisenberg:
Single layer is 120 minutes, dual layer is 240.

On the dual layer unit do you have to turn it over or does it just copy it on both sides automatically? sorry for all of the stupid questions.

and thanks SKORPI0 for explaining the quality modes...

CA


dual layer dvd info

btw...if you want a quality unit, either get a Pioneer or JVC.
 

Heisenberg

Lifer
Dec 21, 2001
10,621
1
0
Originally posted by: computerABUSER
Originally posted by: Heisenberg:
Single layer is 120 minutes, dual layer is 240.

On the dual layer unit do you have to turn it over or does it just copy it on both sides automatically? sorry for all of the stupid questions.

and thanks SKORPI0 for explaining the quality modes...

CA
No, you don't have to flip it over. There are two layers on one side. But you do have to have a recorder that supports dual layer.

Edit: They do make DL one's now like this Pioneer one.