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    Reusing "-RW" DVDs With An RCA DVD recorder #DRC8030N.

    Hello: I have been using some Office Depot –RW 4x DVDs to record TV programs onto. For this, I use an RCA DVD recorder, model DRC8030N. I have about 25 or more DVDs with programs recorded onto them which I would like to erase (reformat) to be able to record new TV programs (or data/video...
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    How To Convert "MPEGs" or "AVIs" to "DVD Video" Format?

    An update: The AVS Video Converter (AVS Video Converter - a universal AVI to MPEG Converter, AVI to DVD Converter.) is not comparible with my operating system (Windows 2000). Does anyone know of a free converter that will work with Windows 2000?
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    How To Convert "MPEGs" or "AVIs" to "DVD Video" Format?

    Hi: I use a YouTube converter to download “FLV” videos from YouTube. As a result, I now have several video clips in formats such as MPEGs, AVIs, etc. What I am looking for is a free software download that can convert these file clips on my PC to "DVD Video" format (onto a DVD to play in a...
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    Connecting Toshiba HD-A1 DVD Player To Yamaha 6140

    This makes perfect sense, Jeremy! Okay, stupid question: why does the Yamaha receiver even have component inputs?? In the manual, it goes as far as to say "Be sure to make the same type of video connections as those made for your TV." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "You just need...
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    Okay To Drill Hole In Back Of Speaker?

    Hello: I am setting up my speaker system and have the surround speakers in place. Now I am attaching the left and right front speakers. I bought speaker brackets which I've mounted to the wall. In the directions, it says that to mount the speakers there must be a screw hole in the center...
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    Connecting Toshiba HD-A1 DVD Player To Yamaha 6140

    I checked on this but, unfortunately, the AD1 has only one HDMI port and that is going to the HD TV. Here is my question: My manual provides the suggestion listed above for an alternative connection (ie: use “component” cables for "video out” from the AD1, use the red/white/yellow cables for...
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    Connecting Toshiba HD-A1 DVD Player To Yamaha 6140

    I went out and bought all the cables I think I will need. But I see now that my AD1 has only ONE HDMI port, which is currently plugged into my HDTV. In my manual, it shows an alternative connection if the HDMI port on the DVD player is occupied: 1) First, it says use the green/red/blue...
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    Speaker Placement Question

    >Hello: I recently purchased a Yamaha HT-690 surround system (five speakers with subwoofer and HTR-6140 AV receiver) and am in the process of setting up the speakers in my bedroom. I have a Toshiba 62MX195 HD TV and have attached (with velcro) the center channel speaker on top of the TV...
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    How To Remove “Reminder Pop Ups” When Using Atlantic 8300 HD DVR?

    Hi--it works like a charm! Wish I would have known about this before—I feel so stupid! Yes, you can turn off the DVR while copying AND even watch another recording on DVR as it's copying! Thanks so much, Ron
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    How To Remove “Reminder Pop Ups” When Using Atlantic 8300 HD DVR?

    That helps! Yes, my DVR does give you a "Copy to VCR" option for each program. Does this mean I will also have to change the cord connections on how the 8300 and RCA DVDr are hooked up as well? Also, I assume the recording is in "real time", correct? Please let me know if I have to change...
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    How To Remove “Reminder Pop Ups” When Using Atlantic 8300 HD DVR?

    Hello: I have been burning DVDs using an RCA DVD Recorder. Most of the content I burn is taken from recordings stored on my Atlantic 8300 DVR. It has been working great for me, with one notable exception. The 8300 DVR has these annoying screen pop “reminders” saying “you have a scheduled...
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