dvd recorder
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Hi I have a English TV which works with a digital receiver and I get a good picture, I have just bought a DVD recorder and when I record something off the TV the picture quality is poor, which is bl##dy annoying, any ideas, Paul.
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Re: dvd recorder
Originally Posted by rangersman
Hi I have a English TV which works with a digital receiver and I get a good picture, I have just bought a DVD recorder and when I record something off the TV the picture quality is poor, which is bl##dy annoying, any ideas, Paul.
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going through the receiver then into the recorder then into tv
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Re: dvd recorder
Originally Posted by rangersman
going through the receiver then into the recorder then into tv
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My husband doesn't understand, what do you mean?
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Re: dvd recorder
Originally Posted by Mrs Rangersman
My husband doesn't understand, what do you mean?
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Re: dvd recorder
Paul says thanks, he will let you know how it goes.
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Re: dvd recorder
Hi Hun
Check what record speed you are running at, it very often makes a big difference to the picture quality.
Hope this helps
SCooper
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Check what record speed you are running at, it very often makes a big difference to the picture quality.
Hope this helps
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thanks i will have a look, Paul
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Re: dvd recorder
Originally Posted by rangersman
Hi I have a English TV which works with a digital receiver and I get a good picture, I have just bought a DVD recorder and when I record something off the TV the picture quality is poor, which is bl##dy annoying, any ideas, Paul.
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Re: dvd recorder
How are you connecting you set top box to your dvd recorder? If you are using the yellow (picture only) connector then the picture quality isn't great - you will need the red and white lead connected to get sound. Component leads are much better (this is 3 cables broken down into red,green,blue and carries picture only) but tend to exist on more expensive equipment. You are restricted by what connectors you have on you equipment. Always try to connect at the best quality. It's quite common for people to shell out quite a bit of money on a tv and then connect it with $10 cables.
What is the name of your tv, dvd recorder and set top box (including model). I might be able to find out what connectors are on each and advise accordingly.
Good luck!!
What is the name of your tv, dvd recorder and set top box (including model). I might be able to find out what connectors are on each and advise accordingly.
Good luck!!
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Re: dvd recorder
Originally Posted by rangersman
Hi I have a English TV which works with a digital receiver and I get a good picture, I have just bought a DVD recorder and when I record something off the TV the picture quality is poor, which is bl##dy annoying, any ideas, Paul.
Most DVD recorders come with different quality settings for recording. At the highest (best) you can typically get only 1 hour of recording on to a DVD. Maybe you have it on the lowest setting?