grohl
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I am trying to replace a DVD recorder we use for a sono machine...at least I think I need to. The Sony DVO-1000MD is a "professional" DVD recorder that we use to create DVDs so patients can see video and 3D/4D images of their new babies. Pretty cool stuff.
The GE sono machine we use uses a RS-232 so that when the "record" button is pressed, the machine accepts the video (through a HDD I think) then creates/finalizes the DVD when the "record" button is pressed again.
The Sony has had some intermittent problems recognizing blanks, but now ANY type of previously supported DVD -R, +R etc now says "not supported" when inserted. I was convinced it was the DVD burner, so I took it apart and replaced the drive (an IDE Lite-On drive from 2007). I found out when plugged into my PC the drive recognized any disc I threw at it. So, I'm thinking, the problem has to be in the Sony OS - and really don't want to go though Sony repair process...
I am finding out that a DVD recorder with a RS-232 interface is not cheap, since most seemed to be made for advanced video surveillance. I didn't want to spend more then about $500 if possible. For purposes of making it easier on the sono tech, I want to preserve the current button operation of creating a DVD - thus continuing to use the RS-232 interface.
Any help is appreciated
The GE sono machine we use uses a RS-232 so that when the "record" button is pressed, the machine accepts the video (through a HDD I think) then creates/finalizes the DVD when the "record" button is pressed again.
The Sony has had some intermittent problems recognizing blanks, but now ANY type of previously supported DVD -R, +R etc now says "not supported" when inserted. I was convinced it was the DVD burner, so I took it apart and replaced the drive (an IDE Lite-On drive from 2007). I found out when plugged into my PC the drive recognized any disc I threw at it. So, I'm thinking, the problem has to be in the Sony OS - and really don't want to go though Sony repair process...
I am finding out that a DVD recorder with a RS-232 interface is not cheap, since most seemed to be made for advanced video surveillance. I didn't want to spend more then about $500 if possible. For purposes of making it easier on the sono tech, I want to preserve the current button operation of creating a DVD - thus continuing to use the RS-232 interface.
Any help is appreciated
