Changing VCR recording mode from sp to slp or esp? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

dawnoffawn · 03-10-2006, 12:30 PM

Hey all,
Thanks for helping me with my VCR recording problem. I really appreciate all your suggestions!
It turned out that we didn't put a wire from the VCR to the TV and once we did that I was able to record!!!! I didn't even need my lost remote control for it

Anyways, now I have a new problem

My tape finishes in only 2 hours becuase it's in sp mode. i want it to finish in 6-7 hours as claimed through the slp mode. How do I change this?
thanks!!

Brewmaniac · 03-10-2006, 12:54 PM

If there is no speed button and you can't find the remote you maybe out of luck. Some universal remotes have speed but most don't. You can also try pressing the record button multiple times, on some vcrs each time you press record the record length time increases by 30 minutes. Good luck!

Cynthetiq · 03-10-2006, 02:24 PM

buy a universal remote control that has all the VCR controls you need like setup etc.

thingstodo · 03-19-2006, 04:45 AM

Also...

Go on-line and get the documentation for your unit if you don't have it or e-mail the manufacturer with the model number, etc.

dawnoffawn · 03-21-2006, 09:23 PM

Thanks all for the wonderful help!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brewmaniac

If there is no speed button and you can't find the remote you maybe out of luck. Some universal remotes have speed but most don't. You can also try pressing the record button multiple times, on some vcrs each time you press record the record length time increases by 30 minutes. Good luck!

Yes, I have this feature! However, should I make it 30 minutes (or one of the lower minutes) or 7 hours, to make the tape record more hours, so that, for example, i can tape 6 shows in one VHS tape?
I tried 7 hours (by pressing the rec mulitple times as you've stated)and two hours of recording was enough to finish the tape!
So, should I make it 30 minutes? I'm clueless.
Thanks

Cynthetiq · 03-22-2006, 12:48 AM

sounds like it's still not adjusting from SP to EP. Just because you can press record to determine the automatic stopping point of a recorded session does not imply it switch from SP to EP.

So that you know and understand the difference of SP and EP isn't just the length of tape used. It's also about the quality of the reocrding made. The current mode that's selected SP (the 2 hours) will have a higher picture quality than the EP mode which will record more but the picture quality will be significantly lower in quality.

what manufacture and model is this VCR?

dawnoffawn · 03-23-2006, 02:33 PM

Thanks, Cynthetiq
My VCR is a Symphonic MWD2205

Cynthetiq · 03-23-2006, 02:51 PM

am i correct in identifying that this is a DVD/VCR combo player?

the instructions are here. http://www.symphonic.us/pdf/om/RSMWD2205.pdf

You will need to buy a new remote for it since the only menu access is via the remote control.

http://www.remotes.com/store/Magnavox/MWD2205.html

$30

dawnoffawn · 03-23-2006, 08:11 PM

Thanks so much, Cynthetiq!!!
You're a life saver!
And yes, it's a dvd/vcr.

03-10-2006, 12:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
dawnoffawn Crazy	Changing VCR recording mode from sp to slp or esp? Hey all, Thanks for helping me with my VCR recording problem. I really appreciate all your suggestions! It turned out that we didn't put a wire from the VCR to the TV and once we did that I was able to record!!!! I didn't even need my lost remote control for it Anyways, now I have a new problem My tape finishes in only 2 hours becuase it's in sp mode. i want it to finish in 6-7 hours as claimed through the slp mode. How do I change this? thanks!!

03-10-2006, 12:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Brewmaniac Searching for the perfect brew!	If there is no speed button and you can't find the remote you maybe out of luck. Some universal remotes have speed but most don't. You can also try pressing the record button multiple times, on some vcrs each time you press record the record length time increases by 30 minutes. Good luck! __________________ "That's a joke... I say, that's a joke, son" Last edited by Brewmaniac; 03-10-2006 at 12:58 PM..

03-10-2006, 02:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	buy a universal remote control that has all the VCR controls you need like setup etc. __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

03-19-2006, 04:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
thingstodo A Storm Is Coming Location: The Great White North	Also... Go on-line and get the documentation for your unit if you don't have it or e-mail the manufacturer with the model number, etc. __________________ If you're wringing your hands you can't roll up your shirt sleeves. Stangers have the best candy.

03-22-2006, 12:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	sounds like it's still not adjusting from SP to EP. Just because you can press record to determine the automatic stopping point of a recorded session does not imply it switch from SP to EP. So that you know and understand the difference of SP and EP isn't just the length of tape used. It's also about the quality of the reocrding made. The current mode that's selected SP (the 2 hours) will have a higher picture quality than the EP mode which will record more but the picture quality will be significantly lower in quality. what manufacture and model is this VCR? __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

03-23-2006, 02:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
dawnoffawn Crazy	Thanks, Cynthetiq My VCR is a Symphonic MWD2205

03-23-2006, 02:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	am i correct in identifying that this is a DVD/VCR combo player? the instructions are here. http://www.symphonic.us/pdf/om/RSMWD2205.pdf You will need to buy a new remote for it since the only menu access is via the remote control. http://www.remotes.com/store/Magnavox/MWD2205.html $30 __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

03-23-2006, 08:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
dawnoffawn Crazy	Thanks so much, Cynthetiq!!! You're a life saver! And yes, it's a dvd/vcr.