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Old 11-01-2003, 11:35
rikg21
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Hi All,
I was wondering when the recently announced Sony multi format DVD recorder for consumers (rather than PC owners) will be available in tthe shops. I would also like to know whether or not you can archive VHS videotapes on to DVD through a Scart socket or something?
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Old 11-01-2003, 18:13
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As far as I know they didn't announce a release date, so your guess is as good as mine. But the multi format PC drive they recently released has been on back order for months because they can't meet the demand, so even when they're released they may be difficult to get for a while.

Yes, DVD recorders have SCART input that you can use to transfer stuff from VHS to DVD. They can be a bit fussy about the quality of video they'll accept but it looks like Sony are going to make theirs a lot more VHS friendly. They will all refuse to record any copy-protected tapes like most of the shop bought pre-recorded ones though, though some naughty little boxes and cables can be bought to work around that problem.

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