Best way to Copy DVDs recorded on a Panasonic DMR-E50?

[stilinsm]

I've recorded all of my home video from VHS to DVD-R via the Panasonic DMR-E50. I'm trying to make copies for family members. I've tried DVDXCOPY, but keep getting errors. Anyone have a better and faster way? Would like to keep all titles.
Thanks

[dafoe]

I had many problems when I was transferring the video to my HD before burning.

However, when I do a disc to disc copy it comes out perfectly. If you don't have a second DVD reader, I would suggest getting one. Ripping DVDs on a $35 Lite On is a lot better (and faster) than putting wear & tear on a $200+ DVD Burner

[Gil T Pleasure]

No need to rip the video on the DVD-R as it is not encrypted unlike commercial DVDs. Just copy the contents to your HDD and burn with Nero (or your favorite burning software).

[Vejita-sama]

I normally use DVD Decrypter for this:

1. Choose mode | iso - read
2. Copy iso image file to HD
3. Choose mode | iso - write
4. Burn image file to new disc

DVD Decrypter is freeware, and while it's true there is no CSS protection you can still rip MUCH MUCH faster than you can copy (try it out sometime).

[dafoe]

No need to rip the video on the DVD-R as it is not encrypted unlike commercial DVDs. Just copy the contents to your HDD and burn with Nero (or your favorite burning software).

I tried both methods- ripping and simply copying to the hard drive. I burned in UDF 1.05 which is the same method I burn all non E30/HS2 DVDs and they work flawlessly.

The E30/HS2 DVD would only play properly when copied from disc to disc.

[donpedro]

Maybe it is same issue like this one

https://www.videohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=175473