How to Record a DVD From Player to Recorder
To make a backup copy of a DVD, you can use a DVD recorder that records a disc played on a standard DVD player. Make sure the video/audio signal goes from the DVD player to the recorder to your TV set. Also make sure you know what type of recordable DVD format your recorder can use; there are multiple types, such as DVD-R and DVD-RW.
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Instructions
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Connect the DVD player's output to the recorder's input, using the cable connection that both devices share. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is best, followed by RCA component, S-video and RCA composite. DVD players rarely use coaxial.
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Link the DVD recorder's output to your TV set, once again using the best cable connection both devices share. With an older model TV that has only a coaxial connection, you might need a composite-to-coaxial adapter.
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Make sure the DVD player, recorder and TV set are plugged in. Insert the DVD you want to record from into the DVD player and tune the TV to the input channel with which it is connected to the recorder. Play the DVD and make sure it can be seen on the TV.
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Insert a recordable DVD into the recorder. Set the DVD player to Play and the recorder to Record.
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Stop the recording and restart it any time you want to create a new "chapter" on the DVD. If you choose not to do this, most DVD recorders will automatically make index marks every five minutes or so. These index marks will allow you to skip ahead with the "Next" button whenever you play the recorded disc.
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Tips & Warnings
HDMI uses the flat, rectangle-like cable connection. Component uses the red, green and blue RCA plugs. S-video uses the hollow circular connection with pins in the middle, and composite uses yellow, white and red RCA plugs.
Component and S-video transmit video only. If you use one of these connections, you must also use the RCA audio connection--which uses just the red and white plugs--to transmit the sound.
It may not be possible to record off certain DVDs that use write protect encryption.
