Looking 4 dvd recorders with vcr+ or similar tv guides?

[Denvers Dawgs]

I'm looking into buying a standealone dvd recorder. I'm basically going to use it like you would a vcr(record tv shows) I've seen many threads about recorders and all their added functions, but what I'm really looking for is something with vcr+ Plus or a similar tv guide for recording television shows that is included with the recorder......I've been looking into the philips dvdr75, which has vcr+ Plus, but forum member lordsmurf has mentioned to me that the video quality is medicore at best....so what I'm asking is if anyone knows of a recorder with this feature. Also, only looking for +rw/r formats, I find those work best for me......thx for any info that you can provide.....

Sorry for the aggrevating colors as it is 2am and I'm bored/tired and decided this is the time to use these options for the 1st time...

[susan_m]

If you were willing to switch from DVD+R to DVD-R, I would strongly recommend the Panasonic DMR-E80H. I've had mine for several months now and love it. There's a sizable hard drive or you can record directly onto DVD-R or DVD-RAM. Recording quality is excellent at XP and SP! It has VCR Plus (although personally I find it easier to program in the time and channel instead of looking up a VCR Plus number). It totally replaced my VCR the instant I got it home. I've also used it to transfer old videotapes to DVD. It's the perfect machine for me.

[lordsmurf]

For the record, I'd take the Philips over the Panasonic. See if SONY or PIONEER has such features. That'd be a good one to look at.

I'm fairly sure the LiteOn has no such feature, and I know my Apex does not. But they both have normal timers, which I use. Never used VCR+ even when I had it on a VCR.

And I agree that you should look for DVD+RW, but your choice in features (VCR+) may not make it possible.

[exar]

I'm looking into buying a standealone dvd recorder. I'm basically going to use it like you would a vcr(record tv shows) I've seen many threads about recorders and all their added functions, but what I'm really looking for is something with vcr+ Plus or a similar tv guide for recording television shows that is included with the recorder......I've been looking into the philips dvdr75, which has vcr+ Plus, but forum member lordsmurf has mentioned to me that the video quality is medicore at best....so what I'm asking is if anyone knows of a recorder with this feature. Also, only looking for +rw/r formats, I find those work best for me......thx for any info that you can provide.....

Is VCR+ similar to G-Code? Are different systems used in different countries (Australia here)?

My Magnavox MDVDR500 has G-Code, and I was just lucky as I forgot to check when I bought it. I'm glad it has it, as I use it regularly.

[Denvers Dawgs]

Is VCR+ similar to G-Code? Are different systems used in different countries (Australia here)?

If G code lets you pick television shows to record than yes it is....

[Capmaster]

Is VCR+ similar to G-Code? Are different systems used in different countries (Australia here)?

If G code lets you pick television shows to record than yes it is....

I have one question though....off topic

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My Panasonic E50 has VCR+ also.

[exar]

Is VCR+ similar to G-Code? Are different systems used in different countries (Australia here)?

If G code lets you pick television shows to record than yes it is....

Yep, it sets the times and the station. So I would expect a company to tailor their firmware for the country where the product is to be sold. G-Code for Australia, VCR+ for (US?)