Does this replace VCR recorder? I am looking for something to record programs while away from home and play back later on my Sony Bravia. I don't have cable.Is this what I want to buy?Sue Does this replace VCR recorder? I am looking for something to record programs while away from home and play back later on my Sony Bravia. I don't have cable.Is this what I want to... » Read More Does this replace VCR recorder? I am looking for something to record programs while away from home and play back later on my Sony Bravia. I don't have cable.Is this what I want to buy?Sue « Show Less
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Yes, it does. I have been using dvd recorders since they first came in the market and were big clunkers. You can program a recording, time etc. just like a vcr, but you don't have to rewind looking for a program. Soooo much better.
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You can only 'continually record' over DVD ReWritable discs. The RW only mean Read Write. The disc has to say 'Rewritable', also. Usually noted below the DVD+RW or DVD-RW on the front of the disc.
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but can you reuse the dvd like you could a vhs? or do i have to buy a ton of blanks?
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T.R.MillerAre you saying that you can continually record over DVD+RW (read-write) discs?
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if it supports DVD+RW (read-write) discs, you do your daily recording on that and record 'keepers' on your blanks.
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Will this work for recording dvds off Dishnetwork. Do I need a separate tuner? Would I be better off buying a recorder with a built in tuner? Right now I'm using a Panasonic DMR-EZ47V Up-Converting 1080p DVD-Recorder/VCR Combo with Built In Tuner which works fine.
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No, I don't think you can. You have to have cable and a DVR BOX. I do like this DVD/ VCR-RECORDER. I HAVE 4 OF THEM.
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Hi LilDilly--The manufacturer (Sony) always provides a remote, but somehow, things that happen in the life of the VCR separates the remote from it. Could be lost in a couch cushion, somebody broke or stole it, the dog ate it, etc. Seems being a remote is a risky job. I think the Sony remotes only work with Sony machines, so using it elsewhere would not work. All you can do is search the web for a used one, (Sony's model number is RMT-V402A) or get a universal remote and hope it works. Universals don't cost much, maybe $10. The VCR itself is a great item though.
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One unfortunate drawback of this recorder is its lack of a tuner. If you get your television programs using cable or a satellite, this is not a problem. However, if you get your programming over the air using an antenna or your television's internal tuner, then you are not able to record directly from your television.
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Dear B. Cameron There are at least two reasons why you might want a DVD recorder with a built in tuner. 1. In my case, I don't have a TV with a digital (ATSC) tuner. I have a 2003 HD television with an analog (NTSC) tuner, and I receive my TV signal over-the-air via an outdoor antenna. When the digital transition occurred earlier this year, I had a limited number of choices if I wanted to keep my current TV and free OTA set-up: I could buy a converter box and have the digital signal converted to analog for my TV; I could buy an external digital tuner; or I could buy a DVD player with a built in digital tuner and get the best possible picture with a DVD player/recorder thrown in to boot. I chose the last option and bought the Toshiba DR560. My set-up has some drawbacks... like, if the DVD player breaks I get no TV signal while it's in the shop, and I can't record one program and watch another at the same time; but over all I'm happy with it because it is just what I need and no more. If you have a similar set-up and have questions of a more specific nature, I'd be glad to respond. 2. The QAM tuner should allow you to receive and record unscrambled digital cable channels directly, without renting a set-top box. Cable providers don't advertise this, and some may even insist that it isn't true; but they are required by the FCC to provide rebroadcasts of locally broadcast programs in analog, or in unencrypted HD digital format, so that customers are not forced to rent their digital-to-analog set top boxes. You will only receive unscrambled signals of locally broadcast programs in this way, and these may vary from locale to locale. I do not have any personal experience with this set-up, but if you are interested, there is a more in depth description at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QAM_tuner. There may be other advantages to having a tuner included in the DVD recorder/player, but I wouldn't know `cause I'm not that well versed in the technology. Hope this was helpful.
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i would also love an answer to this question! i'm finding it impossible to find a dvd recorder that does not connect to a tv directly through a receiver box..........i'm way past aggravated w/ the whole thing! why can't they make products as good as they used to?
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Can you record to the VHS from the TV? I frequently set the VCR to record a show if I'm out, but would not be interested in keeping it forever. I do not have a cable "box" or satellite.
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From the other answers, my understanding is that this does NOT allow the use of a program guide (like many others) to record things in the next couple weeks or as a series. I rarely want to set a recording within 6 hours of the actual time. It sounds like most of my recordings would need to be set by time slot and channel like an old VCR. Is this right?
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this is a very good question I want you to know that I'm on a TV antenna I have my living room TV set up so I can record on the VCR as look at look at some other station trough my TV set I have brought about three different band of VCR/DVD combo after about a 14 mo. the VCR part go out and you can't record on it I think that it will play a VCR tape here is why I like the VCR it record 6 hours are 8 hours if you use the DVD to record you can only can record two hours on top that you have to buy two type of DVD one is DVD-R is to keep what you have record and DVD-R+W is one you can look at and then have to clear yourself when the VCR do it as it record it I would try to find a way to get the company who made them to do a better job I think if you would like to talk to me you can call 662-334-3676 and ask for Rusty Clower if you are selling them you make want to see if you can get the price down because of the VCR part going before I dub them I have to have one with a digital turner build in fo it work on my antenna. I hope this has help you.
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I have my JVC vcr connected to my Sony. The picture isn't great, but then again it wasn't great on my Toshiba which the Sony replaced. I plan on swapping a Panansonic DVD/VCR recorder player for the JVC and using it's hdmi out port with the Sony. The Panasonic can output via hdmi from the vcr player and I assume that is about as good as a vcr can get.
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Yes. It allows you to change the channel on the digital box while you are away. I still record things with a VCR by going from antenna to converter box to VCR to TV. It works great for that. Be certain to get this model though.
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You can do all the features of any vcr (yes even the ones with an internal tuner) with the proper set-up. As I have previously indicated in answers about this unit, the only difference is the tuner which allows you to change channels on your Magnavox. With the right set-up you can piggyback an old vcr to act as an stb or tuner for the Magnavox.
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What do you have to hookup in to to record from DVR? Do you hook dvr to dvd player only? Does Cable have to run thru the DVD player and tv? I've tried a couple times and nothing is recording. Also, how do you finalize if you are choosing record without setting it up.
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We do not use this one any more, but we always used the remote that came with the VCR (or what ever you have) to play back what you recorded. Also try clicking the VCR button and see if it plays it for you. None of the remotes have a LIST button. You have to write on the disc so that you know what is recorded on it.
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You need to hook it up to an external tuner, like a cable box or dish. In addition to playing and recording on VHS tapes, it also functions as a DVR, so you always have to hook it up to other stuff. If you are looking for just a VCR player/recorder, go for one that has a built in tuner. If you are looking for just a VCR player that you can hook up to your TV,look for just a VCR palyer.
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John:I bought this unit for my husband for Christmas and I just checked with him. He said that you can record directly from the TV into this unit. If you want to save the program after you have watched it, you need to save it to a disc while recording or once you watch it, it automatically deletes
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I bought the same unit.........and confused what cable to get. I am hooking this up to a Sony Bravia HDTV 720P .......I want the capability to record in HD, and not sure what HDMI cable to get with all the price differences.......DId anyone tell you which one to get?