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Can DVDs be copied to Videotapes?

I have had the opportunity to make a copy of a DVD to tape before, but with newer DVDs, it seems as if this is banned. Do the DVDs use some sort of copy protection? I doubt that is digital, for I usually copy via RCAs. Has anyone had an experience with this? Please let me know how you found a way of getting around it. Send email or post! Thanks!
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sugarbrie
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I once knew someone that had a 1985 vintage top of the line Panasonic VCR that could make copies of copy guarded equipment. If was like a mini video studio. Do not remember the model number.
blues_man
133 posts
 
I have never had a problem copying DVDs with my Panasonic VHS recorder. I only have one DVD player, so Iuse VHS in other rooms.
khmuse
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The protection scheme used to prevent analog copies of DVD Video material is known as MacroVision. The protection is applied by the DVD player if invoked by the disc (a choice in the authoring step). All compliant players are required to support this scheme. It is possible that some VCRs may ignore the protection to some degree. Kevin Halverson
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