recording and watching different shows at the same time I want to be able to watch and record different shows on this unit. Can you do this? This unit has a 2 minute backup because sometimes my power blinks for a second and I don't want to lose my progammng. I have to decide wether to get a DVR from my cable company or buy this one. I still use VCRs so I am not in a hurry to buy new equipment and also my TV is 20 years old. Also with a DVR from my cable company I cannot burn on a disc and watch it later on my computer or give it to my sister to watch on her DVD player. recording and watching different shows at the same time I want to be able to watch and record different shows on this unit. Can you do this? This unit has a 2 minute backup because sometimes my... » Read More recording and watching different shows at the same time I want to be able to watch and record different shows on this unit. Can you do this? This unit has a 2 minute backup because sometimes my power blinks for a second and I don't want to lose my progammng. I have to decide wether to get a DVR from my cable company or buy this one. I still use VCRs so I am not in a hurry to buy new equipment and also my TV is 20 years old. Also with a DVR from my cable company I cannot burn on a disc and watch it later on my computer or give it to my sister to watch on her DVD player. « Show Less
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Well I finally got my reply, and here it is..."...We understand that you would like to know if the DVDR3576H/37 will give you the option to record and watch television at the same time. This particular unit does not have that option. Please visit our web site at www.p4c.philips.com to view additonal DVDR that will be more suitable."We've come along way since the analog/VCR age...NOT!! I don't normally have a call to watch the very same show I am recording. How lame is that. I guess I'll just keep looking. From the horses mouth...I guess that ends this thread.
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I don't have a cable box but in order to get digital cable I need one. So with a cable box, I can't record and watch a different show at that time.
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Actually, this unit is similar to an earlier model that I have had for years, and you should be able to watch a program on the hard drive while it is recording another program. You would not be able to record a program and watch a different program that has not been prerecorded on your hard drive unless it had two tuners. But if you are watching a program that is on the hard drive and had been recorded earlier, it should not affect the ability of the unit to record using its tuner. Since I don't have this unit, I can't really say conclusively.
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One receiver=one program at a time. The DVR has just one receiver so, whether watching live TV or recording, the unit can only receive one program at a time. Use an RF splitter to send a signal to both your TV and the DVR and you'll be able to record one show to the DVR and watch a different show simultaneously on your TV using the TV's receiver.You can watch a show previously recorded to the DVR hard drive while simultaneously recording another show to the hard drive.
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I see that Walmart online is offering a seemingly exact match to the Phillips. It is a Magnavox H2160MW9. It is $60 or so less. The reviews are saying there are no differences except the remote is better with the Magnovox and it offers a feature called "time shift buffering" which allows you to pause and start live TV without having to write to the hard-drive.
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I am still using VCR's and my cable goes directly to my TV so right now I can watch and record different channels. If I get digital cable, then everything changes because I will have a cable box.
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I seem to recall being able to watch one show while taping another. We are now on digital in our area, and can't do that anymore, but I think it was possible before digital if you set the VCR to tape. Not of course if you tape manually.
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Yes, you can. A tip - make sure if you are combining two recorded shows to the same DVD they must be recorded at the same speed, i.e. only SLP recorded shows can be combined on the same DVD later. Otherwise shows that are recorded at different speeds will each need their own DVD.
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Unless your main dvr has some sort of DLNA functionality, I'm going to lean towards no. You most likely are not going to able to watch recorded shows.
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Two shows but if you record two you won't be able to watch another (third) show. You can record two shows and watch a previous recorded show while the two are recording.
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No, you cannot watch and record at the same time. You can watch something already on the drive at the same time as you're recording, if that helps. I'm afraid I see a conflicting answer to this question on here as well, but with the bundle I purchased, this is not a feature it has. In fact, if you try to do it, a screen pops up and gives you the option to continue to record/don't watch, or change the channel and stop recording.
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You can still record a channel as a series, or new episodes (confirmed) BUT, you must have an external hard drive attached to have the full capabilities with the DVR. This also includes the ability to record 2 channels at the same time while watching a 3rd recorded episode. You do not have to schedule every single day, to get the shows you want recorded.
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No it does not, the only way to record one channel while watching another is to split your cable (or other) connection cable one to unit one to tv or box.Ive not run into any that do that w/ out splitting.If you have a tv w/ digital tuner this shouldnt be a problem.
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Yes, you can record a show on one channel and watch another show on another channel. Or you can record a show on one channel and "chase" it, i.e. come home when you've recorded the first half of the show and start watching at the beginning.Or you can watch an already recorded show while recording a show. --Lee Gold
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Yes, I record off of mine all the time. However, do not set it up to record (with the timer) from the DVR with a Premium Channel like HBO; any other channel works okay.
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The one I got was not a recorder. Also, the number of shows recorded is a feature of your satellite service provider. The standard is record 2 while watching 1. You have to pay extra to get the additionals. Not sure about your 2nd question. It is not "wireless", so it will grab the signal only as far away as the cable length allows <;-)
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No. However, my DirecTv HD-DVR allows for the recording of multiple programs while watching another channel. I would think yours does too.
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My VCR is also still working, but I fear any day it will "konk out" and I'll be lost. I also use a portable DVD player which is OK, but it would be nice to have an "all in one" which would be relatively easy to install and would still enable me to record shows directly from the TV without a hassle. I only have the very basic cable system (no separate box or satellite).
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I can preselect programs with Dish's TV Guide and time them just as I would with the DVR. Both are then matched to make sure the correct recording happens (although I always spare a couple minutes before and after for a program, showtimes on certain channels are always unpredictable). Both Dish and Philips allow for weekly/daily/weeklong/weekend programming, so manually it becomes a breeze after a while (until a channel decides to switch times on shows for no good reason, then it becomes a eyesore of a chore).I also use RCA cables for my DVR and programmed it to the only channel that accepts a signal (ch 4), that way I only have to worry about Dish, channel wise. EXT1 source is used for any VCR-DVR dubbing. I can preselect programs with Dish's TV Guide and time them just as I would with the DVR. Both are then matched to make sure the correct recording happens (although I always spare a couple minutes before and after for a program, showtimes on certain channels are always unpredictable). Both Dish and Philips allow for weekly/daily/weeklong/weekend programming, so manually it becomes a breeze after a while (until a channel decides to switch times on shows for no good reason, then it becomes a eyesore of a chore).I also use RCA cables for my DVR and programmed it to the only channel... » Read More I can preselect programs with Dish's TV Guide and time them just as I would with the DVR. Both are then matched to make sure the correct recording happens (although I always spare a couple minutes before and after for a program, showtimes on certain channels are always unpredictable). Both Dish and Philips allow for weekly/daily/weeklong/weekend programming, so manually it becomes a breeze after a while (until a channel decides to switch times on shows for no good reason, then it becomes a eyesore of a chore).I also use RCA cables for my DVR and programmed it to the only channel that accepts a signal (ch 4), that way I only have to worry about Dish, channel wise. EXT1 source is used for any VCR-DVR dubbing. « Show Less
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This unit will actually have two tuners. So it will be capable of recording two things at once just like the DirecTV units. Which means that unless you need to record two things while watching a 3rd live program, there will be no need to split the cable and use your TV or VCRs tuner.Da
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Yes , you can record on all channels at same time, although it will fill your hard drive up fast, but you can overwrite old footage to make room. Your ONLY able to review 4 channels back at same time, as the dvr continues to record. Hope that helps clear up things.
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I have my DVR set up with two inputs . One with the cable wire coming from the cable box into the antenna connection, the other using the red/white/yellow audio/video out from the converter box to the audio/video in on the DVR. I can record a channel coming through the digital source while watching a separate channel on the TV through the other input. If you want to record a scrambled channel where the converter box is required, you'll have to watch that channel. Change the source button on the remote from DTV ( the digital source ) to L1, the converter box signal for non over the air signals. I haven't tried watching the digital signal while recording from the converter box. I'll try and get back to you. I have my DVR set up with two inputs . One with the cable wire coming from the cable box into the antenna connection, the other using the red/white/yellow audio/video out from the converter box to the audio/video in on the DVR. I can record a channel coming through the digital source while watching a separate channel on the TV through the other input. If you want to record a scrambled channel where the converter box is required, you'll have to watch that channel. Change the source button on the remote from DTV ( the digital source ) to L1, the converter box signal for non over the air... » Read More I have my DVR set up with two inputs . One with the cable wire coming from the cable box into the antenna connection, the other using the red/white/yellow audio/video out from the converter box to the audio/video in on the DVR. I can record a channel coming through the digital source while watching a separate channel on the TV through the other input. If you want to record a scrambled channel where the converter box is required, you'll have to watch that channel. Change the source button on the remote from DTV ( the digital source ) to L1, the converter box signal for non over the air signals. I haven't tried watching the digital signal while recording from the converter box. I'll try and get back to you. « Show Less