I am new as they get

[jesterkfc]

OK I know nothing about any of this i do not have a dvd burner on my computer i just bought the Panasonic DMR-E80H it does dvd-r and dvd-ram and has an 80g hard drive i wanted to know how to back up dvd I cant do it ,it says can not copy I tried reading in the how to but I am lost some one please help me or point me in the right direction thank you Jester

[dafreak]

my advice to you is read, read and read some more.
here's the first thing you should read.

https://www.videohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=139869

[ZippyP.]

The DMRE-80 detects the built-in copy protection in commercial DVD's. You must put a device in between your player and recorder like the Sima copymaster.

[GbMedusa]

First, it will not allow you to copy a commerical (copy protected) disc directly. You will have to use an external disc player which will output without copy protection (built in or hacked) or use an electronic video stabilizer.

Second, if you want to do it on the PC, you will need a dvd rom drive at the very least. Search in the "Guides" section (in the green section to the left directly under "How To".

ETA: ZippyP. beat me to it! I'm getting old...

[jesterkfc]

ok what sima copier should i get are there any that get rid of type 1 nad 2 macrovision I just want to do this on my recorder not computer until i finish building my new computer thank you i will keep reading thank you Jester

[jimmalenko]

Search.

Read.



It's that simple.

Footnote: anyone else surprised by the number of NOOBs that post a forum topic here before doing a web search ???

[ZippyP.]

Try this thread. I found it by searching.

[jesterkfc]

so if I am reading this all correctly my best bet for my recorder is the
Clarifier let me know and I will order it today thanks once again

[Supreme2k]

Footnote: anyone else surprised by the number of NOOBs that post a forum topic here before doing a web search ???

Not only that, but there seems to be an increasing number of "Help me!", "I am SUCH a newb!", "Big problem!!! Help quick!!!" titled posts, then the basic body of their post is "I need to convert SVCD to DVD"

[makntraks]

Search.

Read.



It's that simple.

Footnote: anyone else surprised by the number of NOOBs that post a forum topic here before doing a web search ???

So much so I don't even bother looking at most topics anymore unless that are started by a few select people.... or those persons that have a genuinely unique situation where I have experience to help or stand to learn something new by following those specific topic/threads and reading whats inside them.....
Separating the wheat from the chaffe.....

makntraks

[Capmaster]

Footnote: anyone else surprised by the number of NOOBs that post a forum topic here before doing a web search ???

I tend to give them a little slack if they post it here in the "Newbies" forum as opposed to a more advanced forum. However, so many put a post up like "OK, now how do I start?"

The forum rules clearly say the newbie should read the guides first - not only to save putting up unnecessary posts, but it's also more efficient. They can get immediate answers without waiting a day or two for a reply.

I'm constantly replying with "Look at the left of this screen ....." :P