20 Most Recent Emerson EWR20V4 DVD Recorder/VCR - Page 5 Questions & Answers

Connect a vcr to a dvd player. Where it says output on the dvd player connect that to the input of the vcr. Ahh man **** fingers!!!

if yoy dont hav firm ware up date you cant fix the machine. the machine if working will on work on 4x. like i said if the machine is not working you maybe able to fix it with the firm ware up date that lets it record on 8x only, now if some of the people out ther has the firm wade update disk, they could shareit with all the people who dont, i had one but its been 2 years sence i used it, i will look for it and make it available for all

I have not heard of any way, however I think it would cheaper to buy a player for your PC that plays both types of discs. Can't you find a way of connecting the Emerson to your PC?

Usually you select the channel you want to record with your digital cable box and you set the VCR to channel 3 and record - check if that works. If you usually play tapes and watch tv through channel 3 than this should work. If not check if the digital box is hooked to the vcr first and then from the vcr to the tv. and if so what kind of cables a/v or rf (regular audio/video or standard cable) repost if you still have problem.

I recommend convertX to DVD. Sounds like your software has some issues.

Go to Office Depot buy TDK brand 16x DVD's thay are the only one's other than the Sony 8x that my machine can use. the Sony 8x which are getting harder and harder to find work great. Just go to O/D and buy a small pack of 25 or 50 of the TDK -R 16x DVD's and test them on your machine.

good luck

This unit is too old and too basic to handle 16x speed. However, there is a firmware update for this model DVD/VCR to record on 8x.

All you have to do is call the toll-free number in your manual and request it. They will send you an update disc.

Here is the basic procedure after you receive the update disc:

1. Turn on your TV and your combo unit. The tray should be closed. The unit must be in DVD mode.

2. Quickly press the sequence CM Skip, 6, 5, 4 (This will switch it into firmware update mode. The tray will eject automatically.)

3. Insert the disc and push the tray back in.

4. The update will begin. It will take approx. 2-3 minutes. It will tell you when it is complete and eject the tray.

5. When it is done, remove the disc, but DO NOT close the tray. It will go back in later. Turn the power off.

6. Wait a few minutes and when the tray goes back in wait about another 10 seconds and then you may turn the unit back on.

Firmware update procedure is now completed.

While it is true that not all dvd players will play,record, or even acknowledge some media I don't think you need a firmware.4X -16X is the max . write speed of the DVD disc. It should be OK with slower speed machines.What did you use before? Good Luck.

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Format is ICO. Must convert with a computer software and then burn to a DVD RW

Hi there, original firmware supports only dvd up to 4x. If you will try speed more than 4, recorder refuse them.
Try to insert 4 x DVD, note even 4 speed dvd will not work all - depends on brand.
There is new firmware available, you have to call customer service before upgrade, they will tell you everything about...
With new firmware you will be able to record all speed and type dvd...

There is a specific chip that processs color for the video output, if you are using the RCA connection or Svideo (Yellow or black cable) try the threaded tv cable. If that doesnt work it is probably not worth the $ to fix.

TechieJon

You will need to call Funai 1 800 605 8457 give them your brand / model number and expose your problem - they should be able to send you an upgrade disc but it will cost you -
If you want my advice - you DO NOT need a 16x disc inside a DVD recorder - the optical drives used on DVD recorders and even worse a Funai drive are quite bad as it is in terms of writing strats for higher speeds - you are better off recording at 8x on a 16x disc.this will provide better burns ( lower PIE/PIF errors and jitter %).

I have found that most home DVD recorders work best with +R or +RW

most of capacitors in the p/s board are probably bad, if your fuse is ok then its probably cheaper to buy a new one Julio [email protected]

You can also contact 1-800-REMOTES. They do have all brands of the factory originals available. www.remotes.com

Please make sure all cables are secure. Also, try playing a comercially made DVD or CD.

HOOK THEM UP SEPARTLY,,,DVD COMBO WITH RCA JACKS

Probably because your PC can't read DVD -R or DVD +R disc, only DVD.

I think you may need an RF Modulator. This device will have connections for the DVD and TV and will have a channel 3/4 switch. Good luck to you.