Help with DVD Recorders

This page contains some basic information on DVD recorders, including answers to some common questions, plus a details on a few UK models

What is a DVD recorder?

Sony RDR-GX120S

The RDR-GX120S DVD Recorder

The days of the good old VHS VCR (video cassette recorder) are numbered, and we’re slowly moving over to digital for home recordings. A good percentage of users have moved over to a hard-disc recording solution (such as Sky+), but this doesn’t help with archiving, which is where a DVD recorder comes in.

If you want to keep a copy of a TV show, or transfer your old videotapes to DVD before they wear out or get damaged, then moving to a DVD solution to archive your recordings is a good idea.

DVD recorders have dropped in price in recent years, and are surprisingly easy to use.

Standard recorders can record up to two hours onto a blank DVD, but recorders allow you to vary the recording quality to fit more on a disc. Players such as the Sony RDR-Gx120 allow you to squeeze up to 8 hours onto a single DVD, although the quality at the lowest setting is pretty poor.

DVD Formats

Philips Blank DVD+RW Life’s never easy, and as with VHS and Betamax, we have to make decisions on which format of DVD recorder to record using. Formats out there include: DVD+RW , DVD-RWVR, DVD+R , DVD-R , DVD -RW. Our advice is to get a recorder that supports more than one format, just to play it safe. Our personal preference is the DVD +RW format.

The RW stands for “ReWritable”, so discs can be reused, and +RW discs support automatic ‘finalising’, which means they can be played in most standard DVD players. More on formats.

Buying a DVD Recorder

When looking for a DVD recorder, here are a few things to consider:

Digital: Make sure any DVD recorder you get has a built-in digital tuner (for Freeview). From October 2012, the UK’s TV is delivered digitally, and recorders with analogue can’t be used to record over-the-air TV from a TV aerial. You should look for a DVD recorder that can cope with digital TV channels.
Disk formats: There are several different DVD recording formats, and you should give some thought to the format you want to use. If you’re not sure, best to look for a multi-format DVD recorder – one that can cope with different formats. More on DVD formats
Hard disk recorder? Worth considering if you watch a lot of telly. As a DVD can only hold a couple of hours worth of recordings, a PVR can be used to record lots of hours of telly onto a built-in hard disc. These typically hold 20, 40 or 80 hours of telly, and recorded shows can be burnt onto DVD as needed. PVRs explored

DVD recorders have fallen in price in recent years, and you can pick up a bargain by shopping for your DVD recorder online, saving on high-street prices. Online stores to try include:

Below are a few DVD recorders that have caught our eye:

	Sony RDR-GX120s The Sony RDR-GX120s is a great general-purpose dual-format DVD recorder, replacing our former recommendation, the Sony GX210. It supports DVD+RW , DVD+R formats, can be set to record 40 events, uses Smartlink (with supported digital TVs), and has a number of quality settings to squeeze from 1 to 8 hours recording time from a single 4.7Gig DVD. The GX120 is available for upwards of £140 from Amazon and Currys. See our Sony GX120 Review for more.
	Panasonic DMR-EZ28EB-K DVD Recorder/Freeview Top quality DVD recorder with built-in Freeview tuner and HDMI upscaler, for better picture. DVD Recorder: DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, and +RW. Has an HDMI socket for use with High-definition TVs – 1080p upscaling. Supports DivX playback. Output: 2 x SCART , RF loopthrough Available for £179.99 from Currys Available for £199.99 from Play.com
	Panasonic DMR-XW380 EBK – DVD and HDD Recorder Storage: Freeview HD, 250GB Hard Drive Features: DVD Recorder with Twin Freeview HD tuner, Freeview +, High Speed Archive to DVD, SD transfer, DivX, MP3 and JPEG playback £385.90 at Amazon.co.uk £479.99 from Play.com
	Panasonic DMR-EX78 DVD Recorder/PVR/Freeview 250Gb HDD Recorder (for up to 441 hours), Freeview Tuner and DVD recorder. DVD Recorder: DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL. Has an HDMI socket for use with High-definition TVs – 1080p upscaling. Supports DivX, MP3 and JPEG compatible. USB Flash Drive playback Output: 2 x SCART , RF loopthrough Available for £259.99 from Argos (Cat no: 085/1077)
	Panasonic DMR-Ex88 DVD Recorder/PVR/Freeview 400Gb HDD Recorder (for up to 700 hours), Freeview Tuner and DVD recorder. DVD Recorder: DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL. Has an HDMI socket for use with High-definition TVs – 1080p upscaling. Supports DivX, MP3 and JPEG compatible. USB Flash Drive playback Output: 2 x SCART , RF loopthrough Available for £391.29 from Argos (Cat no:085/1084)
	Pioneer DVR-540HX-S With PVR and Freeview 160Gb HDD Recorder (for up to 455 hours), Freeview Tuner and DVD recorder. Formats: DVD-R / DVD-RW / DVD-R dual-layer , DVD+R / DVD+RW / DVD+R dual-layer , DVD-RAM Input: 1 x SCART , RCA , S-Video Output: 1 x SCART , RCA , Component Video output , S-Video , Coaxial Digital Audio Analogue and Freeview digital tuners. Live pause, high-speed copy. MP3 and JPEG compatible. Available for £315.99 from Amazon.
	Sony RDR-GXD310 – With Freeview Freeview receiver and DVD recorder combined. Supports DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD video, CD, CD video, CD-R, CD-RW and MP3 playback compatibility. With Dolby digital DTS sound system and D-Matrix noise reduction. Has Intelligent scene chaptering and SmartLink. Outputs: 2 x SCART, S-Video In/Out, Analogue AV In/out, Digital audio. Available for £229.99 from Argos (Cat:085/0267)
	Sony RDR-GXD360 – With Freeview Features: Freeview receiver, 8 day programme guide. Supports DVD+R , DVD+RW , DVD-R , DVD-RW as well as MP3 and JPG. Available for £199.98 from Currys
	Sony RDR-HXD560 – With PVR and Freeview Features: Freeview receiver with 80 Gig hard disk and a DVD Recorder. Supports access to Freeview , recording onto DVD (multiple formats supported: DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW ). PVR records up to 106 hours onto built-in hard-disk Output: 2 x SCART, S-video, digital audio. Available for £329.99 from Argos (Cat: 085/0360) Available for £319.99 from Play.com
	Sony RDR-HXD710 – With PVR and Freeview Features: Freeview receiver with 160 Gig hard disk and a DVD Recorder. Supports access to Freeview (with 8 day EPG), recording onto DVD (multiple formats supported: +R ,-RW,+RW,-R). PVR records up to 269 hours onto built-in hard-disk Output: 2 x SCART, S-video, digital audio. Available for £378.95 from Amazon Available for £429.99 from Play.com
	Wharfdale DVDRHD400– With PVR Features: 80 Gig hard disk (up to 111 hours recording) and a DVD Recorder. Records to DVD+R and DVD+RW. Under £100! Available for £99.99 from Argos (Cat: 533/4018)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Connecting your recorder	If you’re having trouble connecting up your DVD recorder to your TV, to Sky or to a Freeview or Virgin Media box, see our TV Connection Help section for some general advice (including our interactive TV Connection Advisor). Also check out the rest of the questions in this section. If you still need help, try asking in our forum – include details of the exact problem you’re getting, what connections you have on your equipment, and what you’re trying to achieve.
Recording Freeview, Sky or Cable onto a DVD recorder	We’re often asked for help with recording the output of Freeview, Sky Digital, Freesat, BT Vision or Virgin Media onto DVD. Freeview: To be able to record Freeview, you need a Freeview receiver – This could be a set-top box, a receiver built in to your TV, or a receiver built in to your DVD recorder. Sky / Freesat / Virgin Cable / BT Vision: To record satellite TV, Virgin cable or BT Vision onto DVD, you’ll need to connect your digital TV set-top box to the DVD recorder, typically using a SCART lead. Here’s some help to get you started: Make sure you have connected the digital receiver to your DVD recorder correctly – See our TV Connection Help section for general help and advice Make sure the DVD recorder is tuned in correctly, so that it can ‘see’ the output of the set-top box – as we explain below. Set-top box to DVD: This section helps those connecting a set-top box to a DVD recorder (see below for TVs with Freeview). To record onto DVD from a digital TV set-top box (such as a Freeview, Sky, Virgin or BT Vision digibox), the most common method is to connect the digibox output to a Line Input socket on the DVD recorder using a SCART lead. You’ll need to set the recorder so that it can ‘see’ and record the output of the set-top box. Here’s how: Make sure you have a SCART connection between your set-top box and the recorder, and then a connection from the recorder to the TV set (help) Switch your TV to the DVD recorder’s playback channel (as if you were watching a DVD) Set your DVD recorder to the SCART input using the remote control – this may be labelled “Line In/AUX/AV” feed. Refer to your DVD recorder’s manual if you’re in doubt. Once you’ve set the recorder to the SCART feed, you should see the output of your set-top box on your TV via your DVD recorder. That should be it – record a test sample onto DVD and play it back. Freeview on an Integrated Digital TV Many new digital TVs have built-in digital TV receivers capable of receiving Freeview (The are known as IDTVs – integrated digital TVs). It seems that each model has differences, so we can’t offer all the answers in this small section, but the information here should be enough to help point you in the right direction: Most (but not all) TVs with built-in Freeview do support outputting the Freeview receiver via SCART, so it should be a case of connecting from the TV’s output SCART to the DVD recorder Line In SCART, and setting the recorder to record from the AV/Line In channel Some TVs have restrictions that mean you can’t record a digital channel while you’re watching an analogue channel – some TVs can only record what’s on screen – meaning that the TV must be switched on to make a recording – which is not always practical. Some TVs give you the option to record either analogue or digital, and you have to make a choice – there may be a menu option in one of the TV’s setup screens that lets you select whether the TV sends analogue or digital to the SCART socket(s) Your best bet is to check the TV’s manual – it’s bound to have something about how to record the digital channels. If you still have no joy, try contacting the manufacturer of your TV to check whether it’s possible to record Freeview with your model. Another option is to consider buying a cheap Freeview set-top box (£30) just to connect to your DVD recorder (thus giving you the option to record one digital channel while watching another). If you still have no luck, post a message in our forum, including the model numbers, how you’re connecting, and what problems you’re getting, and one of the regular visitors should be able to help.
Discs	As outlined, there are several different DVD formats out there, and you need to buy blank discs that match the supported format of your recorder. Note that RW stands for Re-Writable. Here’s a quick summary of the formats: DVD-R: Capacity of 4.7Gig. One of the more common formats. Plays back in most domestic DVD players. Needs “finalising“, after which no further recording is possible. DVD+R: Plays back in most domestic DVD players. DL (Dual Layer) version also available. Needs “finalising“, after which no further recording is possible. DVD+RW: Capacity of 4.7Gig. Recordable up to 1000 times. Automatic finalisation, so that you can play back in most domestic DVD players. +RW allows you to un-finalise so that you can add extra recordings. DVD-RW: Capacity of 4.7Gig. Recordable up to 1000 times. Plays back in about 75% of domestic DVD players. Requires finalising, but recorders can ‘un-finalise’. Plays back in most domestic DVD players Our disc of choice is the Philips DVD+RW. These re-recordable 4.7GB DVD discs take 120 minutes of standard-quality DVD recordings (or more if you select a lower recording rate). These are available from outlets such as Currys. You can also get blank DVDs from online retailers Misco, Maplin and Amazon.co.uk.
Timers / Timed recordings	Most (if not all) DVD recorders offer some kind of timer facility, similar to a video recorder, so you can set a show to be recorded while you’re out, or watching another channel. The options are normally manual, VideoPlus or selection from an on-screen Electronic Programme Guide, depending on the model. If you’re keen to find out how the timer facility works on a model you’re considering buying, perhaps download the manual online from the manufacturer’s website, and explore the features in more depth.
Copying videotapes to DVD	Many people are now transferring their old VHS video cassette collection over to DVD – partly to prevent deterioration of videotape, and partly as video recorders are no longer being sold by places such as Dixons. Just about every DVD recorder is capable of recording via a Line In socket, so it’s a case of: Connecting from a VCR to a DVD recorder via a SCART lead Connecting your DVD recorder to the TV and setting the TV to watch the output of the DVD recorder Setting your DVD recorder to the SCART input using the remote control – this may be labelled “Line In/AUX/AV” feed. Refer to your DVD recorder’s manual if you’re in doubt. Once you’ve set the recorder to the SCART feed, you should see the output of your set-top box on your TV via your DVD recorder. Note that DVDs typically hold 2 hours worth of video at standard resolution, whereas a videotape holds 3-4 hours. With many machines, it’s possible to alter the recording settings, to get more DVD recording time at the expense of quality. In many cases, this can be fine for archiving old TV shows from VHS cassette. Refer to your DVD recorder manual for ‘Recording Mode’ or something similar, for details of how to alter the recording quality that we can record at. At the time of writing, our favourite DVD recorder is the Sony RDR Gx120 – this supports recording of up to 8 hours on a single DVD. For more on archiving your video tapes, check out Show 21 of our audio show, FrequencyCast, or see FrequencyCast’s Archiving your Media page.
Digital Switchover	As you probably know, the UK completed the Digital Switchover in October 2012, when the old analogue TV service was turned off. If you want to record TV on a DVD recorder, you need to get a DVD recorder that supports digital TV (i.e. Freeview). But what about if your existing recorder doesn’t have a digital recorder? Well, the good news is that most (if not all) DVD recorders are able to make recordings of content via their “Line in” sockets – So, for example, you can connect a Freeview set-top box to your DVD recorder via a SCART lead, set your recorder to “Line in” and record the output of your Freeview box onto DVD. Not having a built-in digital tuner will make it harder to make recordings, as you’ll have to remember to a) set the DVD to start recording the “line in” at the right time, and b) make sure that the Freeview box is switched on and tuned to the right channel. Slightly more tricky, but still fairly straightforward.
DVD with hard disk recorder	If you’re looking to get a digital recorder, you may want to consider getting a combined DVD / HDD recorder. Basically, this is a hard-disk recorder (think Sky+) that also has a DVD recorder. This allows you to record TV onto the built-in hard disk, and burn recordings onto DVD if required. There’s more on our page dedicated to hard disk recorders. See: Recording telly with a PVR.
Built-in Freeview	We’ve been asked by a visitor to our podcast site, FrequencyCast, whether it’s worth considering getting a DVD Recorder with a built-in Freeview receiver, or getting a stand-alone Freeview box, and connecting it to a DVD recorder. Here are the pros and cons: Built-in Freeview: Less clutter and wiring (single box), easier to programme recordings (as you don’t have to remember to set the set-top box onto the right channel) Separate boxes: Less to go wrong (e.g. if DVD recorder breaks, the Freeview box still works)
Finalising	Discs recorded on a DVD recorder in some formats need to be “finalised” after recording. This sets the disc in such a way that a standard DVD player sees the disc as being ‘complete’. Different disc formats handle finalising differently: For DVD+R and DVD-R discs, you’ll need to finalise the disc before it will be able to play in a machine other than the machine that the disc was recorded with. If it isn’t finalised, a standard DVD player won’t recognise it. Once finalised, you can’t add to, or edit, the contents of the disc The DVD+RW format does an auto-finalise when the disc is ejected, and supports editing and recording after it’s been finalised The DVD-RW format has two modes, -RWVR doesn’t need finalising when used in VR-compatible equipment. -RW Video discs will need finalising before they will be able to play in a machine other than the machine that the disc was recorded with. For both of these options, your DVD recorder should have an “unfinalise” option to allow further changes to be made
Problem with discs	If you’re experiencing a problem with playback of discs, here are a few things to check: Make sure the disc you’re playing is in a format supported by your machine (e.g. if your machine doesn’t support DVD+R DL format, don’t be surprised if a DL disc doesn’t play back). If it’s a disc that’s been written in the DVD+R, DVD-R or DVD-RW format, the disc needs to be finalised in the machine that recorded the disc. Unfinalised discs won’t play back in other machines Region-protected discs from other regions won’t play back (see FAQ) If the disc itself won’t play, or skips – the disc could be dirty or scratched. Try cleaning the disc – Disc cleaning kits are available from Amazon and Maplin It could be that the lens on your DVD player / recorder needs cleaning – Special DVD laser lens cleaners are available from Amazon and Maplin
Problems with your recorder	If you’re having problems with your DVD recorder, here are some suggestions of things to try: Reset the recorder to factory defaults – this can fix some software problems. Pulling out the mains lead may achieve this, or there may be an on-screen reset option in the DVD recorder’s menu Look in your DVD recorder’s manual for help Contact the manufacturer’s Technical Support or Customer Services department. Use Google to find their contact details Try asking for advice in our DVD Recorders forum If you’re really not happy with your DVD recorder – contact the place of purchase asking for a refund or replacement – use your consumer rights
Multi-region?	Most DVD recorders are region-coded, to prevent viewing of DVDs from other regions around the world (all to do with copyright protection in different parts of the world). Make sure you get a machine that’s appropriate for your region. There more on the subject of DVD Regions in our Glossary. Please do not contact us regarding chipping / hacking of DVD recorders, or trying to bypass a DVD recorder’s region or copy protection. Note that region coding doesn’t affect recordings that you make on a DVD recorder – so if you record something yourself from the telly or a copy from a VHS tape, it’ll play back on a machine that’s in a different region.

18 comments

Tom

28 November 2013 at 10:23 am

Can a dvd player play cd discs?

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- Radio&Telly
  
  28 November 2013 at 10:25 am
  
  Most modern DVD players can play back an audio CD, but not all. You’d need to check the spec of the machine in question to double-check
  
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jim

18 February 2014 at 3:14 pm

does any recorder allow you to copy a dvd film or a data file on a dvd onto a recorder. so i don’t have to keep swapping dvds of my favourite films

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Sukhbinder

9 January 2015 at 5:52 pm

I recorded some videos on a DVD-RAM using the DVD recorder, I could play any of the clips perfectly. Later, when I was trying to change the Sky box-VCR-DVD-TV connections to be able to record from VCR onto the DVD, I tried to view the previously recorded DVD, the recorder shown the message asking me to format the disc, which was strange. I reverted all the connections as they were when I was able to watch that DVD, but no joy. I could not view my recorded content sibce then. What could have happened….the same recorder…the same DVD…previously working..but not any more??

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BOB

1 June 2015 at 6:13 am

I have a Panasonic dvd recorder EZ28EB but the remote no longer works. Batteries are fine and have tried the “hold 1 & ok at the same time” procedure to synch but still doesn’t work…I bought a replacement remote but same problem persists. The main unit sensor is receiving signals as when I try a secondary remote “dvd 2” flashes on the screen. Is there somehow I can restore factory settings from the main unit as, as things stand the recorder is absolutely useless as everything is controlled via the remote

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John Court

11 June 2015 at 6:57 am

Try disc in another dvd ram compatible player (Panasonic)

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Abid Gagula

20 June 2015 at 8:30 pm

My “Durabrand” model: LEDVDR0702 worked many years good but now it can not formating any DVD.Is posible ifection machine with some virus.

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Wendy

22 September 2015 at 1:03 am

I have a panasonic dvd recorder with freeview, I need to partial delete a particular recording but whenever I try to partial delete a specific recording but when I try it gets to a certain point 1hr 18min I start the partial delete but when I tried to continue from the point Ive said earlier the recorder just froze and wouldn’t accept any commands eg. start pause etc then within minutes it will suddenly shut down and go into standby, I have partially deleted other recordings so why can’t I do it with this one, I cant even play it past this properly as it does the same thing. I hope someone can help as I am trying to record a series of something and its not available on demand so if its unable to be edited I may as well not bother as this recording holds 2 episodes

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Gerry Parks

16 November 2015 at 11:21 am

I have a Panasonic DVD Recorder Model DMR-EZ28EB that will not accept a disc, telling me the disc is damaged./scratched even a brand new one get the same message. On the Recorder screen appears the number 061, whats gone wrong and can it be sorted without a great cost?

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Kitty

30 January 2016 at 10:46 am

I need a simple DVD recorder for my 92 yr old grandpa. Want a simple one that just records and doesn’t do loads of stuff that confuses him. Any advice please. Even if it records to hard disc and I can copy it off for him later that would be fine.

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Sean O'Neill

4 August 2016 at 8:59 am

I have a LG DVD recorder and recently when I try to record, the recording has large ‘pixels’ on the recording and sometimes the playback stops. I’ve tried cleaning the lens and the discs. Any advice on what is causing the marred recordings. Seems to occur when I near the end of the disc, i.e. about one hour of recording left.

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Steve

7 January 2017 at 6:48 pm

I cannot record on to dvd +rw disc, with my Panasonic dmr pwt 655.

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Abid Gagula

8 January 2017 at 9:54 am

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I+please+for+help+if+somebody+can+send+to+me+copy+of+manual.
Also,please+fo+information+about+offer+new+DVD+recorders+in+UK.

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Abid Gagula

8 January 2017 at 10:02 am

I bought second hand recorder Vivax DFVD r-300 but withoit manual.When I try record,it recognize inserted disc but when press “rec” answer is “wrong format” although I set all parameters correctly.
I please for help if somebody can send to me copy of manual.
Also,please fo information about offer new DVD recorders in UK.

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Chris Larwood

17 February 2017 at 8:39 pm

I can correctly set the timer on my DVD/Hard Drive recorder from the TV guide. However every so often the recording overruns by anything up to 2 hours or so. Why doesn’t it automatically stop recording at the end of the programme?

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Stephen Keay

15 January 2020 at 7:30 pm

I have recorded radio programmes onto the recorders hard disc. Can I transfer these to a CD as mp3 files?

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- Gareth T Jones
  
  31 January 2021 at 1:05 pm
  
  I have been trying to do that all day! No progress at all. Tried everything…
  pwllheliATgmailDOTcom
  
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Paul

9 August 2020 at 11:03 am

Hi – all I want to do is transfer some programs from my sky+ box to DVD, from what I’ve read it sounds straight forward, however I’m no longer with sky so cannot playback. If I select the program on the sky+ box is it still transferable to to DVD or does the program need to be playing in real time.
Any help would be appreciated

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Help with DVD Recorders

What is a DVD recorder?

DVD Formats

Buying a DVD Recorder

Frequently Asked Questions

Set-top box to DVD:

Freeview on an Integrated Digital TV

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