DVD recorder, virgin, 5:1 surround sound, TV - set up help please!
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Hi
I'm attempting to set up a Philips DVDR70 (dvd recorder) to a Virgin+ box, and a Panasonic Viera TV, also with an LG surround sound system.
I need to be able to use the DVD recorder to record programmes saved on the V+ box.
I really don't know where to start... any advice greatly appreciated
I'm attempting to set up a Philips DVDR70 (dvd recorder) to a Virgin+ box, and a Panasonic Viera TV, also with an LG surround sound system.
I need to be able to use the DVD recorder to record programmes saved on the V+ box.
I really don't know where to start... any advice greatly appreciated
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The only thing that it can do is record via a scart lead -- so connect one between the 2 products -- select ext 2 on the philips and press record on the Philips .
If you need to monitor what's going on at the same time use a 2nd scart lead connected to EXT 1 to your TV .
Very simple - no hi tech involved , the only "got you is that you can only use DVD+RW & DVD+R discs .
To be honest I only wanted it to stick some unwatched programmes from the V+ box onto disc as we're getting a TiVo box on Wednesday so not too worried about the discs etc as long as it works!
Will have another go and see if I can get it sorted, many thanks for the advice.
Surround sound is complicating things i think.
So many models out there if you could post the model number and what issues you are having I'm sure you'll get some help/advice.
The only requirement to copy from the V box to DVD is a SCART lead from the V box to the DVD recorder. Nothing else is required. You don't actually need the TV much less the surround system. Though a link from DVD recorder to TV might make it a bit easier to check the recorder is working
Now though, I can view virgin channels through the DVD recorder, but there is no sound.
When I do try to record, it stops after several seconds and I get a 'disc error' message.
Just before you consign yours to landfill -- you are using DVD+rw discs ??