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James79 · 25-09-2005, 12:10

Hopefully, someone will be able to help here.

I purchased a Dell PC a few months ago and was hoping to back up some old VHS video recordings onto a DVD. Problem is, each video tape is just over 2 hours long.

I believe that the only way to tranfer this video in its current state (ie not in long / extended play) is to use a Dual Layer Disc - I therefore need a Dual Layer Compatible Recorder.

The DVD recorder in the PC is a "Philips DVD+-RW DVD 8631"

I have heard terrible things about this drive, but as yet have noticed nothing wrong, albeit the software is almost impossible to use!!

If anyone has any advise regarding the compatibility of this device, I'd be very grateful.

Thanks

James

25-09-2005, 12:10	#1
James79 Inactive Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Belfast Age: 46 Services: VIP Pack including (V+ HD & VHD Box), Sky Sports & Movies, Up to 152Mb. 1 Additional VHD Box Posts: 389	Is my DVD recorder Dual Layer compatible? Hopefully, someone will be able to help here. I purchased a Dell PC a few months ago and was hoping to back up some old VHS video recordings onto a DVD. Problem is, each video tape is just over 2 hours long. I believe that the only way to tranfer this video in its current state (ie not in long / extended play) is to use a Dual Layer Disc - I therefore need a Dual Layer Compatible Recorder. The DVD recorder in the PC is a "Philips DVD+-RW DVD 8631" I have heard terrible things about this drive, but as yet have noticed nothing wrong, albeit the software is almost impossible to use!! If anyone has any advise regarding the compatibility of this device, I'd be very grateful. Thanks James