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Title: VCRs?
Post by: beanboy89 on June 24, 2008, 10:32:36 PM
Here it is. 9:18, :28 and :38pm
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5jurQ7ppwg[/url]

Heh, we both recorded at the same time. :P Here's my clip (from 8:38 CT or 9:38 ET)

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEXm9CycEno[/url]


And I've also got that one (and all of them) sitting here on my VCR!
Title: VCRs?
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 24, 2008, 10:38:31 PM
You still use a VCR? I thought no one used them :blink:
Title: VCRs?
Post by: beanboy89 on June 24, 2008, 10:40:28 PM
You still use a VCR? I thought no one used them :blink:
Yep. I still use it quite often. :yes:

It comes in quite handy for extended errors like this one was.
Title: VCRs?
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 24, 2008, 10:41:19 PM
Cool. No one in my area uses VCR. They either use DVRs or DVD Recorders
Title: VCRs?
Post by: Stephen on June 24, 2008, 10:41:28 PM
You still use a VCR? I thought no one used them :blink:
I do, but not very often (mainly for getting recordings of TWC videos off of them, which is why I was able to provide you guys with my XL and IS v1 clips).
Title: VCRs?
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 24, 2008, 10:42:23 PM
I have a VCR but I don't have a coaxial jack to fit my tuner into my VCR.

Title: VCRs?
Post by: beanboy89 on June 24, 2008, 10:44:15 PM
I have a VCR but I don't have a coaxial jack to fit my tuner into my VCR.


Unless you have a really funky VCR, pretty much all coaxial cables and connectors should be universal. :wacko:

BTW, this is getting a bit off-topic. Could an admin split this off into a new topic or something?
Title: VCRs?
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 24, 2008, 10:44:51 PM
Sorry, I didn't know where else to put this
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: Mike M on June 24, 2008, 10:53:52 PM
I think I am the only person here that still uses VCR's frequently to record/play things (when I don't have my tuner ready), and doesn't have a DVD recorder or DVR.
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 24, 2008, 10:58:11 PM
Sorry, I didn't know where else to put this

Since when are you allowed to move threads? Let me refresh your memory about something-YOU ARE NOT AN ADMIN, AND YOU ARE NOT TO USE ANY POWER YOU MAY HAVE.
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: Stephen on June 24, 2008, 11:00:40 PM
Since when are you allowed to move threads? Let me refresh your memory about something-YOU ARE NOT AN ADMIN, AND YOU ARE NOT TO USE ANY POWER YOU MAY HAVE.
Actually, I split these posts from the Trammell Sightings thread (because it was getting off-topic). :yes:
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: beanboy89 on June 24, 2008, 11:01:13 PM
I think I am the only person here that still uses VCR's frequently to record/play things (when I don't have my tuner ready), and doesn't have a DVD recorder or DVR.
You're not the only one. ;) :)
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 24, 2008, 11:02:14 PM
Sorry, I didn't know where else to put this

Since when are you allowed to move threads? Let me refresh your memory about something-YOU ARE NOT AN ADMIN, AND YOU ARE NOT TO USE ANY POWER YOU MAY HAVE.
I didn't move this thread. I'm not even a mod/beta tester :huh:
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: Stephen on June 24, 2008, 11:03:16 PM
I didn't move this thread. I'm not even a mod/beta tester :huh:
I already explained it, Victor. B)
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 24, 2008, 11:05:28 PM
Sorry, I didn't know where else to put this

Then what does this mean?  :wacko:
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: Stephen on June 24, 2008, 11:10:17 PM
Then what does this mean?  :wacko:
He initially started this discussion in the Trammell Sightings thread, but Billy requested it to be split from that thread, so I did so. :yes:
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 24, 2008, 11:16:13 PM
I gotcha. Well, ya'll gotta watch how you word things, or if applicable how/what you move.
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: twcclassics on June 25, 2008, 10:27:24 AM
I still use a VCR and until technology gets better, I will continue to use one. I've never understood the appeal of DVRs. So it's like a VCR, but more expensive, can only be leased from your cable or satellite provider, and you can only save so much video? Um, yah, sign me up! :rolleyes: DVD recorders I like, except that if you mess up a recording, you have to start with a new disc.
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 25, 2008, 10:27:58 AM
I was posting that in the trammell sightings thread. I knew we were going off topic in that thread which is why i posted that.
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 25, 2008, 10:31:43 AM
Vic, I understand what was going on. You can shut the hell up about it now.  :whistling:
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 25, 2008, 10:36:11 AM
Sorry I didn't see Stephen's post.
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: Localonthe8s on June 25, 2008, 11:01:34 AM
I have another question,

how come VHS recordings are typically poor in quality? DVRs have good quality but not VCRs.
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: lfmusiclover on June 25, 2008, 11:13:21 AM
Because VCR recordings are on analog casette tapes, whereas DVR's are digital.

I would think that would be rather self-explanatory.  :blink:
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: Mike M on June 25, 2008, 12:13:48 PM
I still use a VCR and until technology gets better, I will continue to use one. I've never understood the appeal of DVRs. So it's like a VCR, but more expensive, can only be leased from your cable or satellite provider, and you can only save so much video? Um, yah, sign me up! :rolleyes: DVD recorders I like, except that if you mess up a recording, you have to start with a new disc.
Yes! That's exactly why I still use VCR's too! I wish you could record on DVD's without having to erase the data already on there, even on DVD-RW's. If you only have a DVD-R and end up recording something you didn't mean to record, you just wasted a disc! With VHS, all you have to do is simply record over it.
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: tpirfan28 on June 25, 2008, 12:18:53 PM
I have two VCRs...one built-in to my TV, and one exclusive to my computer's tuner.

I use my PC for HDTV recording, then dub to DVD.  Same with my old game show tapes...dub from VHS to DVD.
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: xoddf2 on June 25, 2008, 06:05:38 PM
I think I am the only person here that still uses VCR's frequently to record/play things (when I don't have my tuner ready), and doesn't have a DVD recorder or DVR.
I think I am the only person here that still uses VCR's frequently to record/play things (when I don't have my tuner ready), and doesn't have a DVD recorder or DVR.
You're not the only one. ;) :)
I still use VHS.
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: texasstooge on June 27, 2008, 10:59:51 AM
I'll tell ya what, me and my family still got a VCR/DVD combo player at home.
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: kpetree10 on June 30, 2008, 02:40:27 AM
I have the best setup, I have a Motorola DVR that has firewire which is connected to my PC. Whenever something of interest happens I just rewind and hit record on my PC. Its great because the quality is remarkable and I can record full HD!
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: beanboy89 on July 09, 2008, 06:55:07 PM
To bump this topic...

I'm seriously considering getting a DVD recorder. I think I've found one that has everything I'm looking for in it, but I've never used a DVD recorder before, so I can't be completely sure.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5622736

The price is right, and the reviews I've read seems to be pretty much positive. I may get it tomorrow.
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: Mike M on July 10, 2008, 11:28:44 PM
OT: Walmart changed their logo? When did that happen?
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: beanboy89 on July 10, 2008, 11:46:07 PM
OT: Walmart changed their logo? When did that happen?
A few weeks ago. :yes:
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: beanboy89 on July 11, 2008, 10:46:27 PM
I got the DVD recorder today. It has a tuner included, but the picture is kind of blurry. It's not as sharp as the cable coming from the wall directly into the TV. I will try recording the Weekend View HD premiere tomorrow morning onto a blank DVD-R. I hope the quality will at least be better than VHS.
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: beanboy89 on July 11, 2008, 11:23:11 PM
BTW, here's my crazy-enough-it-barely-works setup:

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/6876/setupgw1.png

(audio cables not shown)
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: tpirfan28 on July 12, 2008, 12:50:11 PM
Question...why do you need two DVD players hooked up (your recorder and the player?)
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: beanboy89 on July 12, 2008, 01:05:24 PM
Question...why do you need two DVD players hooked up (your recorder and the player?)
Good question. I realized that the setup was too complicated, so I took the VCR and DVD player out.
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: beanboy89 on July 13, 2008, 11:23:26 AM
I filled up my first DVD this morning with ~6 hours of video. Now that the disc is finalized, I can play it on my computer. I want to rip the DVD to my PC. Anyone know of any good DVD ripping software. I've searched Google, and have found a few programs, but I don't know how good any of them are. What does anyone else use?
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 13, 2008, 11:59:47 AM
I use Nero. Simple and easy to use. Need I say more?  :P :twothumbs:
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: beanboy89 on July 13, 2008, 04:12:50 PM
I use Nero. Simple and easy to use. Need I say more?  :P :twothumbs:

Maybe I should've specified... I'm looking for free DVD ripping software. :P

EDIT: Found a free/open source program called Handbrake (http://handbrake.fr/)... testing it out right now.
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: beanboy89 on July 13, 2008, 06:09:16 PM
Okay, this is getting frustrating. After installing this Handbrake program, I've ripped the DVD to various different video formats. I can not edit any of them in Movie Maker.  :angry:
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: Localonthe8s on July 13, 2008, 09:19:04 PM
Why don't you ask Spring Rubber or Lightning? Both use DVD recorders
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: Gil on July 14, 2008, 12:52:44 AM
I've used Handbrake. I thought it was a Mac-only app. :huh:

What do you mean by formats? Extensions, or actual codecs?
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: beanboy89 on July 14, 2008, 12:58:14 AM
I've used Handbrake. I thought it was a Mac-only app. :huh:

What do you mean by formats? Extensions, or actual codecs?
Both. I've tried basically all the different combinations of file formats and codecs the program offers.
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: Gil on July 14, 2008, 01:02:47 AM
That's really weird. I've never had a problem with it. But then again, I used a Mac. :D
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: lfmusiclover on July 14, 2008, 10:29:19 AM
A shameless plug for Mac's is never far behind when Gil's around.  :P :lol:
Title: Re: VCRs?
Post by: Gil on July 14, 2008, 11:01:04 AM
You bet :happy:  :thrilled:

I care so much about people, that I can't stand to see them suffer with computers and operating systems that barely work. :P