front row movies recordable? or not :( - Page 2

DucatiEVO · 20-08-2004, 13:27

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Bob · 20-08-2004, 14:14

I can say that most of the movies are free from Macrovision protection like I said before. Its only certain movie studios who put this within the movie

You were led to believe that because the PPV movie comapnies would ideally like you to pay to watch the movie again rather than record it. Thats why I think Sky introduced mulitplay so that you could catch the movie as often as you liked in one day, just to cushion the fact that you couldn't record them. Is was the case with all Sky Box Office movies to begin with that they were macrovision protected, but I don't know if this is the case now.

Just tape the movie and in most cases it will be OK.

ntlrocks · 28-08-2004, 15:41

does anyone have any idea if i can tape Bruce almighty?

MUFC2004 · 04-09-2004, 00:07

This will sound pervy but it has to be asked.Me and my mates ordered a certain channel of ahem the adult veriety.We tried to record it but when we played it back there was sound but just a black screen.Does anyone have any ideas on how to fix this problem.

Jonboy · 04-09-2004, 01:02

i have no problem recordng the movies sometimes you cant if the movie contains some code stuff that the company put in but in the main ive managed to record quite a few so far good luck

DucatiEVO · 04-09-2004, 09:27

I've recorded all the movies using the cable from the web link I mentioned earlier, even ones where it says 'this show cannot be taped' when you order it.

spiderplant · 04-09-2004, 10:16

If you try to record a protected movie, typically on playback the picture will flash between light and dark every second or so, and sometimes the edge of the picture breaks up. But as mentioned above, it depends on your VCR. Some are able to make perfectly watchable recordings with the protection on.

A totally black video is a different problem - maybe a loose SCART plug?

Repetition · 04-09-2004, 18:24

I don't buy these movies very often.... but 3 - 4 years ago when I tried to record them I'd get the light/dark/wavy line interference.

Last couple of years I've recorded them using LongPlay and they've been fine - slight drop in quality due to using LP but that's to be expected.

Having thought I'd found a simple way to thwart the protection... here I read that often the movies have no protection.

I'd still recommend recording using LP to those who're experiencing problems. Whether by luck or coincidence it's worked 100% of the time for me, so far.

spiderplant · 05-09-2004, 10:47

A few years ago all PPV movies were protected on the Bromley network. Now it's only a few.

So no need to use LP.

BonyTony · 10-09-2004, 17:32

I believe if you remove Pin 8 from your scart lead socket which is connected to your VHS/DVD recorder you will be able to record the PPV movies you want without problem.

paulyoung666 · 10-09-2004, 18:30

and this is legal then

spiderplant · 10-09-2004, 19:19

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Originally Posted by paulyoung666

and this is legal then

Yes is it legal. It is also nonsense.

paulyoung666 · 10-09-2004, 19:30

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Originally Posted by spiderplant

Yes is it legal. It is also nonsense.

thats ok then

dilli-theclaw · 10-09-2004, 19:34

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Originally Posted by paulyoung666

thats ok then

What a relief

'cos I just removed macrovision on my new dvd recorder... Not for this purpose of course

Entirely because I wanted to be able to use the 3 hour recording mode, honest guv

paulyoung666 · 10-09-2004, 20:30

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Originally Posted by dilligaf1701

What a relief

'cos I just removed macrovision on my new dvd recorder... Not for this purpose of course

Entirely because I wanted to be able to use the 3 hour recording mode, honest guv

and why not