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Forum: Videography: Cameras, TVs and Players 04-02-2014, 10:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,087
Posted By ieee488
I can't figure out why Comcast felt it necessary...

I can't figure out why Comcast felt it necessary to encrypt basic cable.
That's what I have. Just the network channels.

Even after the DTA box was activated.
I had to call up Comcast and get...
Forum: Videography: Cameras, TVs and Players 04-02-2014, 09:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,087
Posted By ieee488
Because Comcast is encrypting even basic cable,...

Because Comcast is encrypting even basic cable, the digital tuner on the Maganavox is useless.
The Comcast HD DTA has only HDMI output and the RF output.
Since the Maganavox does not have a HDMI...
Forum: Videography: Cameras, TVs and Players 03-29-2014, 08:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,087
Posted By ieee488
The setting I have for the Magnavox is for...

The setting I have for the Magnavox is for setting the video of the TV it is connected to.

My Magnavox is the older model that I bought from Walmart.
It has a 120GB hard drive and the DVD...
Forum: Videography: Cameras, TVs and Players 03-28-2014, 10:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,087
Posted By ieee488
Recording TV program (Comcast HD DTA)

I have Comcast TV, and they just switched to encrypting basic cable.
I received a free HD DTA from Comcast which has a HDMI output, so watching TV isn't a problem.
However, my Magnavox DVD recorder...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 06-04-2013, 05:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,519
Posted By ieee488
JVC DM-R10 no longer read DVDs - fix?

Hello,

I have a JVC DM-R10 that I bought based on your recommendation.

Last year, I powered it up again after I had moved from my apartment and it no longer would read even commercial DVDs.
...
Forum: Encode, Convert for discs 07-30-2012, 08:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,919
Posted By ieee488
So, you are saying that the Magnavox's ability to...

So, you are saying that the Magnavox's ability to do so is an anomaly?
Forum: Encode, Convert for discs 07-30-2012, 08:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,919
Posted By ieee488
I should have been more specific in my original...

I should have been more specific in my original post.

These homemade DVDs are of 4x3 TV programs that I have converted from VHS tapes.

My question is why doesn't my Panasonic Blu-ray player...
Forum: Encode, Convert for discs 07-29-2012, 08:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,919
Posted By ieee488
Widescreen burned DVD plays 4x3 not 16x9

I have a Panasonic Blu-ray player. It always plays my homemade DVDs in 4x3 format instead of 16x9. The same discs on plays 16x9 on my Magnavox DVD recorder.

Is there a setting I am missing in...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 07-06-2012, 10:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,095
Posted By ieee488
I finally got around to taking photos of the...

I finally got around to taking photos of the drive.

It doesn't look like I will be able to find a replacement which is a big shame.
What do you think?

...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 05-14-2012, 11:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,095
Posted By ieee488
Replacement drive for JVC DMR10 DVD recorder?

I have finally gotten around today to taking the cover off my JVC again.

The DVD drive part number is PMD0100A which obviously isn't available anymore.

What would be good replacement for this...
Forum: Blank Media 04-01-2012, 09:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,313
Posted By ieee488
I have the DR-M10. I also put in a regular...

I have the DR-M10.

I also put in a regular movie DVD and it got the same DISC ERROR.

I suspect the drive needs to be replaced.
Where can I buy a replacement drive?
Forum: Blank Media 04-01-2012, 09:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,313
Posted By ieee488
But it does the same thing with a virgin 2x...

But it does the same thing with a virgin 2x DVD-RW disc (Fuji made in Singapore, a brand that worked flawlessly before). I still had a box of 5.
Forum: Blank Media 03-31-2012, 01:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,313
Posted By ieee488
JVC DRM10 disc error, can't format disc

I have several DVD-RW discs that were used in my Magnavox DVD recorder.
I want to use them on the JVC.
These discs are now empty, but the JVC won't format them.

EDIT:
I got a brand new DVD-RW...
Forum: Videography: Cameras, TVs and Players 09-22-2011, 10:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,643
Posted By ieee488
I should say that I have Comcast basic cable. ...

I should say that I have Comcast basic cable.
Here where I am they still have analog TV signals on their feed.

It's not that the signal isn't there, it just seems to me that the Magnavox's tuner...
Forum: Videography: Cameras, TVs and Players 09-22-2011, 07:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,643
Posted By ieee488
Magnavox H2160MW9 tuner problem

It seems that the tuner gets confused by the subchannels.

I set the timer to record on 11.3 This TV, and I recorded nothing. This has happened more than once. Now it is starting to annoy me.
...
Forum: Blank Media, Drives - Coupons, Sales and Deals 01-23-2011, 07:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,569
Posted By ieee488
Sony DVD-R / DVD+R 50-pack $7.99 at Staples on Jan. 26 only

Just received an email about this.

Comes out to be about the same price as the Newegg deal for Jan. 23.
Forum: Blank Media, Drives - Coupons, Sales and Deals 01-22-2011, 04:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,680
Posted By ieee488
:D With other brands I normally buy DVD-R....

:D

With other brands I normally buy DVD-R. Any reason not to continue doing so?
Forum: Blank Media, Drives - Coupons, Sales and Deals 01-22-2011, 07:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,680
Posted By ieee488
20% off Verbatim at Newegg - $19.20 per 100-pack after discount, with free shipping

I received an email from Newegg (http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3235990-10519369). Is this a good deal?
Forum: Marketplace 09-03-2010, 06:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,498
Posted By ieee488
I can only use US Postal Service. The cost to...

I can only use US Postal Service. The cost to ship to Australia is prohibitive.
Forum: Marketplace 08-25-2010, 08:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,498
Posted By ieee488
It hasn't been sold yet. I haven't been very...

It hasn't been sold yet.

I haven't been very aggressive about selling it. Mainly because I do wonder whether I will end up needing it for something in the future even though I haven't used it at...
Forum: Blank Media 08-15-2010, 08:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,491
Posted By ieee488
Yes, the 8x Maxell DVD-R have the brown surface. ...

Yes, the 8x Maxell DVD-R have the brown surface.
Yes, the 4x Maxell DVD-R have the yellow surface.
I have also have some 8x Fuji DVD-R that don't have the fingerprint issue.

You don't think...
Forum: Blank Media 08-15-2010, 07:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,491
Posted By ieee488
It's hard to describe what makes this Maxell's...

It's hard to describe what makes this Maxell's surface different.
I really hadn't paid too much to it until really.
It's a Maxell MXL RG03 8x.

I have some older Maxells DVD-R 4x made by Taiyou...
Forum: Blank Media 08-15-2010, 09:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,491
Posted By ieee488
top side of Maxell DVD-R fingerprint "smear"

I normally handle my discs by holding the sides.

I noticed today that one of my Maxell DVD-R discs had a partial fingerprint mark on the top side, so I gently touched one of my fingers to it, and...
Forum: Marketplace 08-05-2010, 05:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,498
Posted By ieee488
With mail to Canada, I would ship by First Class...

With mail to Canada, I would ship by First Class International Package with Registered Mail tracking which would increase the total to $200USD.

If you are still interested, let me know.
Forum: Marketplace 08-01-2010, 09:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,498
Posted By ieee488
Ooops. Asking $185 which includes shipping...

Ooops.

Asking $185 which includes shipping by USPS Priority Mail with Signature Confirmation. New from AVToolbox is $269.

Shipping is within USA only.

Thanks.
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