can you tape tv shows on this?
1413269
No, it doesn't have a tuner - it is only good for playback, or transferring from tape to dvd or visa-versa
1413270
Yes, you can tape or record any show off TV that is not copy [protected. You can record to either VHS tape or to DVD.s. Byron Bratlie
1413271
Correction: if taping over-the-air, you'll need an external tuner of some sort: cable or Saellite box, or analog to HDMI converter (if old, std.-definition TV)
1413272
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.
1413273
Yes, from cable, satellite, or over-the-air. Note: you may need an RF modulator if connecting to an older TV without A-V jacks.
1413274
Yes, my husband has been recording a lot of the old shows on DVDs and sharing them with the grand kids.
961687
Yes, I play commercial, pre-recorded tapes. You could also double check on the Sony web site or call customer service.
912000
I need more information to be able to answer your question eg. how are you trying to record shows?Do you have cable TV?
371152
I returned the item a long time ago, but I think you can actually come into a show already on the air, press "rec" and start watching, and then after that you can press "pause" and "play" all you wish. You cannot do this with a show that you set to record and then walked in on mid-way. Nor can you do the "rec/pause" trick while the unit is already recording a show - without messing up your recording.
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absolutely. power it up first, then hook the power up, follow the prompts on the screen and you are ready to go. if video taping, push the record button once and it will give you a display before you tape. side note, i am the singer in a rock band and it video and audio records outstanding for an inexpensive device. i also bought the remote. works great.... hope this helps johnd
205109
yes. you can record digital tv programs on your vcr tapes using the digital-to-analog settop box and a vcr machine. but I would connect your tv to vcr, instead of directly connecting the digital-to-analog to a vcr.
123533
Yes, you can. I bought this camera for that sole purpose. I have many old tapes and they all played well.
720873
If it is like the one I have; it is only a player; I think you can record from the tv to a vhs tape; I am not sure; try it and see what happens; but I have only used mine for a player.
517833
I have not tried it, but you should be able to. There is a 'record' button for the tape deck.
1117073
You can record movies and tv shows with this machine, but beware, the machine I bought had a defective dvd player. I bought it for around $90. Sometimes a bargain isn't. Good luck!
2030198
Yes, it can record a tv show onto a vhs tape as I do that all the time. You just have to be sure it is set on the channel of the show you are taping. I don't think you can copy a vhs tape to dvd but am not sure. I couldn't find any instructions in the book that comes with it.
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You can, but keep in mind that many commercially released VHS tapes were manufactured with "copy guard" protection that prevents copying. You can't copy those. If you are going to copy non-protected tapes such as those you recorded off of TV, you should have no problem.
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Have not tried it myself but no you can record a CD or radio program to a tape only with this unit according to the instruction sheet.
1682620
The short answer is no, because the unit only has one tuner. However, as digitalicecream states, if your TV has a tuner, you can use the TV tuner to watch programs while the unit is recording.
504497
You can record if you receive your TV signal from an antenna and you can record on a VHS from the DVD player.
454265
It depends on the type of set up you have. On the old cable boxes you could but on the new ones you can not, now that's Comcast were I live. Direct TV you can get a recorder from them that tapes shows while you watch other shows and I think Dish TV also has a recorder for their systems' also and Comcast does also to. I know that some of the companies have their recorders set up that you can tape up to seven or more shows while watching one. I hope that this helps, things that use to be easy are a pain in to butt now.
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Yes, you can use a VCR or ho8 cam plugged into the tv using ac connection or you can use a software program to convert those hi8 analog tapes to digital. Either way works well.