I couldn't find an answer to a simple question: does the Magnavox MDR533H/F7 tuner capture High Definition TV or only Standard Definition?
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Both. It picks up both the standard def channels and hd channels from our cable connection. You just have to be sure you set it for hd or regular tv. When I first got it did it wrong and missed a couple of shows I wanted to record.
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The ONLY way one could record a "High Definition" signal would be with a BluRay Recorder with a built-in ATSC tuner....They are ONLY available to the Asian and European markets(Thank You very much MPAA and the Federal government)...IF and that is a BIG IF you can find one that will work in the USA...Expect to pay $2000 or more for it.
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You can find the users manual for this device at www.magnavox.com/support. Look at page 8 for your answer. The tuner will allow you to view High Definition (HD) on your TV. All recording to the hard drive (HDD) or a DVD is converted to standard definition. So, if you are watching live TV, it can be viewed in HD. If you want to playback a recorded show to your TV from the hard drive (HDD) or a DVD, the image seen on the TV will be in standard definition.
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All I know is my Magnavox tuner/recorder is hooked up to a HDTV (High Def) & when I play back the recordings which were recorded on the recorder (saved to the recorder's hard drive), I cannot tell the difference from my live TV regarding high level of quality. For a better answer I suggest you contact Magnavox customer service & ask them. No doubt they have that answer & they have answered that before.
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It only has a standard definition tuner. It will not record in HD, only in " high quality ". Meaning, it will only record in standard definition even if the channel being recorded is an HD channel. The dvd player will up convert to 1080p though. Hope I this helps.
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Standard Def only. I don't believe an HDTV DVD recorder exists, at the consumer level anyway. That would be too nice, but probably way too expensive too!
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This DVR receives and displays high definition cable and over-air signals (aka QAM and ATSC). But the (live) displayed definition quality is not high def, eg 1080i or 720p. It would be better to term the display definition as "DVD quality". Simply, it is the quality one would expect from a DVD. This quality is less than high def but much better than standard def. The average viewer would be hard pressed to discern the difference between a 720p picture and a DVD quality picture.For recordings, best to use "HQ" quality setting for high def picture sources and "SP" quality for standard def picture sources. This DVR receives and displays high definition cable and over-air signals (aka QAM and ATSC). But the (live) displayed definition quality is not high def, eg 1080i or 720p. It would be better to term the display definition as "DVD quality". Simply, it is the quality one would expect from a DVD. This quality is less than high def but much better than standard def. The average viewer would be hard pressed to discern the difference between a 720p picture and a DVD quality picture.For recordings, best to use "HQ" quality setting for high def picture sources and... » Read More This DVR receives and displays high definition cable and over-air signals (aka QAM and ATSC). But the (live) displayed definition quality is not high def, eg 1080i or 720p. It would be better to term the display definition as "DVD quality". Simply, it is the quality one would expect from a DVD. This quality is less than high def but much better than standard def. The average viewer would be hard pressed to discern the difference between a 720p picture and a DVD quality picture.For recordings, best to use "HQ" quality setting for high def picture sources and "SP" quality for standard def picture sources. « Show Less
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Will I be able to record shows that are stored on my cable dvr to this dvd recorder? Has anyone tried this?
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It records in the quality that you select in the recording menu. It can record in HD which is called "HQ" by this DVR.
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I currently use 3 different models constantly (for hours everyday) and my favourite is Magnavox MDR533H/F7 Hard Disc Drive and DVD Recorder (2013 Model), with it you can record to an internal hard disk drive or onto a dvd ( I use the rerecordable DVDs over and over so I never miss a thing) you can also dub between drives in either direction and watch a drive while recording at the same time. Maybe the most impressive thing to me about this is that one SUNDAY afternoon I had a problem with the unit after a power outage and I called the 800 number which is prominently displayed on the manual and remote, actually expecting to get a recording if anything at all, instead I got a live technician that lived in the USA, spoke perfect English and understood the product enough to perfectly resolve the issue.. ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON!! I'll definitely get another one. The Iview that you apparently are looking at is ok too but rudimentary in odd ways and you must supply your own USB HDD and not sure if you can rig it to record on a DVD Haven't tried that yet, but the tuner is fast when flipping through channels. Good Luck!!
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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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The tuner does not recognize channels based on your tv scan. The channels are based on a predefined database of channels programmed by directv based on zipcode. Try doing the setup over again with a different zip code that is close to the channels you are wanting to view/record. Or just do the setup with a far away zip code and then back to your zip just to sort of smack it into submission.... Just a thought.
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Yes; please see page 54 of the manual for details on dubbing.http://www.funaiport.com/upload/MAGNAVOX/Manual/MDR537H_EN_OM.pdf
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Don't know about any...but I have a Magnavox and Samsung. They play them fine.
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The tuner box does have a HDMI output, so it will work with newer HDTVs. The tuner box will work by picking up digital channels from "over-the-air (ATSC)" or "unencrypted digital cable (Clear QAM)" and use it to record HD TV shows. It will not pick up the analog TV channels (NTSC) from cable. This tuner box also has a media player build-in that can play back the recorded videos.
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I was curious about this too. With old VCR units in the past, you could set the VCR to a public station like channel 3 and have it record from the TV tuner itself.Perhaps one could use a cable box output via coax to this unit and set the unit tuner to channel 3 or similar. This would however remove any automatic facets unless you set your EyeTV software to record channel 3, and make sure the cable box was set to the correct channel ahead of time.Anyone know if this would hold true?
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I returned mine. I have a Magnavox that I am very happy with and will order another one.
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The reason why the picture quality is poor on SD is because you don't get the upconversion feature (what you're calling "upgrade") when connected with component cables. You need to connect with and HDMI cable to get upconverted video. If your Magnavox TV has only one HDMI input, you should use it for your Blu-ray player, and use the component input for your cable/satellite box.
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The unit has it's own digital tuner; the replay is through the HDMI port. The resolution is fine. In cases where the show is not in HD (I record shows like "Lost in Space" off MeTV), you can adjust the recording/playback to be in full-screen mode to fit the LED TV screen resolution. Remember, though, if the source material was not in HD to begin with, the playback will not be either.
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Hey, hope you're still checking this discussion. I'm the guy that wrote that review so you can be sure that what i tell you will be accurate. The software that was on the disk works perfectly with the tuner; video, audio, remote, and all. Search around in the CD that came with the tuner. If you still can't find it, I'm not sure if I can help you there. You see, a lot of the software is third party, and the company that made the pvr sofware stopped supplying the software for this tuner. I wish you luck finding it. It should be in the CD.
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I am not sure either about the tuner type but I use my set with a Terk HDTV indoor antenna and I receive all of my surrounding channels (both HDTV and digital) just fine. I do not subscribe to cable or satellite. Hope that helps!
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I have connected a pc to it. It does, in fact, detect and display "1080p". I was pleasantly surprised. The televisions own info tab actually confirms input signal as "1080P". I got this gem for $250 to boot! Great set, great tuner, intuitive, and light.
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I use this device on an old GE cathode ray tube (CRT) 27 inch TV with an analog tuner and it does the job. I would guess that it would also work on an old Magnavox.
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So did you ever solve your tuner problem? I hooked mine to my cable box to record programs that would fill in my cable co. DVR or did you try connecting this to one of the $40 government ATSC to analog boxes?
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If you have either the earlier Magnavox H2160 or H2160A models, set the "Input Source" to L3 prior to attempting finalization. (If you have the H2160A model, a firmware update is available which will correct this problem. Unfortunately, this firmware update cannot be used on the older H2160 model.)If your problem relates to a Magnavox MDR513H, suggest you visit the following website, devoted to support of the Philips/Magnavox HDD/DVD Recorders: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=940657