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DVD Recorder FAQs - Answers To Basic Questions About DVD Recorders

As DVD recorders become more popular and affordable, my email box is filled with many questions on what they are, how they work, and what they can be used for. In order to address the most common questions regarding DVD recorders, I am answering some general FAQs on the topic.

DVD Recorder FAQs - Answers To Basic Questions - Introduction Page

As DVD recorders become more popular and affordable, my email box is filled with many questions on what they are, how they work, and what they can be used for. In order to address the most common questions regarding DVD recorders, I am answering some general FAQs on the topic.

What is a DVD Recorder and what is a DVD Burner?

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Can I copy VHS videos and DVDs on a DVD recorder?

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Can I copy video from my Camcorder to a DVD Recorder?

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Can DVD recorders connect to an Antenna, Cable, or Satellite Box?

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Can I Watch One TV Program While Recording Another With a DVD Recorder?

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Can I make a copy of a DVD that I made from HBO or other Cable or Satellite...

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Can I play my DVD recordings in other DVD players?

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Is there a DVD recorder that records in all formats?

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How much time can I record on a DVD?

On VCRs, depending on the record speed setting and the physical length of the tape, determines how much time you can record onto the tape. However, since DVDs only come in one physical size, the amount of time you can record on a DVD is determined differently than on a tape. For all the details, read my article: How much time can I record on a DVD?

Can I create chapters and menus on the DVDs that I make using a DVD Recorder?

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How does DVD recorder video quality compare to a VCR or DVD player?

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Can DVDs I record be played anywhere in the World?

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Are there DVD Recorder/VHS VCR or Hard Disk/DVD Recorder combos?

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Can a DVD recorder record Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS surround sound?

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Can a DVD Recorder With No RF Input Record Off A Cable Directly From The Wall?

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Can DVD recorders record audio-only DVDs?

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Can I record a DVD in Progressive Scan?

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Can I record HDTV on a DVD recorder?

Now that HDTV broadcasting is in force, as result of the DTV transition, and most consumers now own HDTVs. Can DVD recorders record HDTV programs? The answer is more complex than a simple yes or no.

What about blank DVD discs?

After you buy a DVD recorder, you need to buy blank DVDs to record on. However, different brands of blank DVDs are compatible with certain brand DVD recorders than others - read the details.

Are DVD recorders also good DVD players?

If you have a DVD recorder, do you still need a DVD player - or is the playback quality of DVD recorder just as good. Find out the answer in my article: Are DVD recorders also good DVD players?

How do I hookup a DVD recorder to my TV or home theater system?

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Do DVD recorders also have region code lock, like DVD players?

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Is it worth buying a DVD recorder now?

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