Is there a good forum on how to disable Macrovision on your DVD player \VHS recorder?

[Sams choice]

???

[mpro]

from what I know, every player and recorder are different. Maybe if you give us the brand name and model number, we can start to help.

But in short, I found the procedure for mine by searching a new thing called the web (just kidding ). Just typed my model number in google and found it.

[Sams choice]

Originally posted by mpro
from what I know, every player and recorder are different. Maybe if you give us the brand name and model number, we can start to help.

But in short, I found the procedure for mine by searching a new thing called the web (just kidding ). Just typed my model number in google and found it.

All I tried was a Google seach and didn't come up with anything of use, my model #is drc6100n its an RCA DVD\VHS combo.

[mpro]

OK...now I see what you mean. I thought you knew your player could be cracked but did not know how to do it.

Not all players can be cracked (from what I know). I guess yours cannot unless someone else found a way.

Sorry

[Sams choice]

Originally posted by mpro
OK...now I see what you mean. I guess yours cannot unless someone else found a way.

Sorry

What exactly did you think I meant ?


When I was searching google I found stuff like this http://www.dimax.com.ua/English/dvd_recorder.htm and was wondering if they really work.
Some places even advertised a one time use remote control to permanatly fix most any macrovision recorder and then after you use it you must send it back or be surcharged, I feel a little sceptical about that .

Anybody ever try devices like this with success?

[lugesm]

I had posted an inquiry earlier because I had attempted to back up my wife's VHS library to DVDs using a new Gateway AR-230 DVD recorder.

On about half the VHS tapes that I tried to backup I got the message, "Protected," and the DVD recorder refused to record.

After reading about this "DVD Red Pro," it appears this device would solve my problem.

Is this a legal device? Does it REALLY work?

Thanks for your help.

LGS

[Sams choice]

Originally posted by lugesm
Does it REALLY work?


LGS

I just e-mailed them. You might want to do the same. If you happen to buy or atleast hear from them before me please let us know what they said, I;ll do the same as soon as I hear.
Your DVD recorder is on the list so I'd guess your covered. I also have a Panasonic DVD recorder thats on the list but I would really like to make sure it works with my VHS machines also.. The shipping and handling seems awfully high for such a small device so I'll probably do more searching before I buy a device like this. I found that link in about a minute so If I spend a little more time maybe I'll find something more desirable.

[lugesm]

Thanks, "Sams choice"

I'll email them this morning and post the reply . . . . if they answer.

[lugesm]

Received the following from DIMAX:

>Hello.
>Yes DVD Red PRO will let you copy protected VHS to DVD recorder.
>It will eliminate "Protected" message from your Gateway.

>We do provide money back and warranty for 1 year.

>Best Regards.
>Dimax.


I am encouraged and will probably give the product a try.

LGS