Does it do 2-way dubbing? Does it really have built-in digital tuner? Or do I need cable or satellite box?
1325468
I don't know. Six weeks after receiving this, it wouldn't work. Sent it back to the mfg., in the course of approx. 1 year, Panasonic had it in the service dept. 6-8 months, and when we got it back, it still didn't work right. Sent it in again and after repeated & frustrating phone calls-ended up with a refund.
1325469
Yes it has 2 way dubbing; that's if you mean DVD to VCR and VCR to DVD. We don't think that it has a built in tuner.
1325470
We did find a VCR/DVD combo-Magnavox ZV427MG9. It has worked well for us. Good luck in your search.
1590500
If you mean without some sort of digital box from your cable provider, yes. That's how I'm using it and I'm getting a few of the HD channels without benefit of a box. I don't know if this amplifier works with satellite, but I would doubt it.
1920045
The previous answer is not quite 100% correct. This unit does have an ANALOG tuner, which will no longer work with today's over-the-air digital high definition broadcasts. The tuner will work with basic, unencrypted, analog cable, but that's it.
543554
This is where I ran into problems; The audio input is Optical. My TV only has Digital Coax. I had to buy an coax to optical converter to make it compatible. It was about $20 Hope this helps
1552801
I use this unit to get "air" digital and record it just fine. No card used, needed or accessible in this unit. It is not a DirecTV or DISH style unit. It is used instead of either of those two .. in my set up. I am not sure what exactly Michael is referring to when he stated "...a situation where the tuner does not "see" channels ..." because mine sees all the local, digital "air" channels. It is not a "satellite" receiver. And it works very well as intended.
1982246
It does that and will also dub from VHS to DVD and from DVD to VHS although the only method I have used is the VHS to DVD. The only thing is you have to connect it up to a tuner or cable box via component video to record off of the air or cable.
1868851
Yes. This unit has coax (F-connector) digital audio in and converts it to optical cable digital audio out. My unit works perfectly.
1246341
No, this box needs a fiber optic (Toslink) input for a digital output. It does not convert analog to digital.
111342
I am looking into this product, also. Do I need a tuner? I have Directv with goes directly into tv. If I want to watch on dvd on my current player, I have to hit source on the tv. Would I be able to record tv this way? Nothing has explained if a tuner only works with cable and not directv.
1481399
It has a digital optical audio in. I use it for my cable box and xbox one. Sounds amazing! Love this home theatre system
1600052
No it has digital ATSC and NTSC analog tuners... If you still have analog channels or air or cable you will have to switch between the tuners in the setup. to watch both.
1837025
I don't know but I DO NOT think there is an optical input on this unit. I will check (if I remember) inputs when I get home. Does cable box have LR outputs? I have mine hooked up via HDMI so I am not sure. On Line reviews state that there is ONE optical connection so I am assuming now it is possible.
837133
Yes; please see page 54 of the manual for details on dubbing.http://www.funaiport.com/upload/MAGNAVOX/Manual/MDR537H_EN_OM.pdf
1037838
It has optical/toslink out. I'm pretty sure it down-mixes the output to stereo, though.
94730
when we had cable, brighthouse , cable worked on our standard definition tv without a converter box, i think theres something built into the cable box already. if you only use this magnavox youre going to get over-the-air channels like local and PBS stuff like that and id recommend getting a digital antenna
1799139
No, there is not. But there is an i.LINK jack in the back, plus there is an A DUB CTRL(for audio dubbing) instructions....I have not tried either of the features, yet.
625375
no it does not. the tuner in the unit is an analog tuner. i have a digital adapter from the cable company that converts the signal so i can record a cable channel. the only drawback is you can only record the channel the adapter is currently tuned into and for any further recording you have to manually change the tuner to another channel.