Can you record on a vhs and then play the vhs tape?
156678
Absolutely! Remember though that the real beauty of these machines is that you can record on vhs and then dub to dvd. For example, I regularly record to vhs and then burn to dvd movies and series I want to keep. DVD-R units will let you capture and hold a movie/show/whatever for as long as you like, but you cannot transfer that recording to a permanent source. On these units, you can record and then burn to the more stable medium, dvd. However, you can record to vhs and then play it. Remember, anything you do on tape is in real-time, so you can watch it as well as burn it to dvd.
156679
yes!!, i always recommend that customers get a owner's manual fo this machine. the manual gives step by step, easy instructions for this process. just insert the tape,press record, this should record the selected title for your enjoyment, then, as long as the vhs tape is compatable with the magnavox machine(see manual) it should play back easily. another tip is when loading/unloading vhs tapes be very very careful, use great care, as, the vhs unit tends to be a bit fragile....i hope the info is helpful...enjoy this machine....good luck..
1891857
This was purchased by me for my mom so she was the primary user. I was under the impression that you could record VHS over to a DVD. From the product description directly:*One-touch/programmable recording and playback of DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW formats and VHS cassette; dubbing from DVD to tape and vice versa. So, you can do both. Tape to DVD and DVD to tape.
121612
Will this play a Mini Digital Video Cassette from my Digital Camera on my VHS and can I convert them to DVD in the same unit?
1664230
Sorry, but the answer is no, but if you have a blank tape you can record a disk on your tape.
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.
901489
I assume you want to record from the VHS side to the DVD side of your combo, then no you cannot use it. If, however, you are using a different machine to play a video and are using the combo only to record on, then yes, you can use it.
1114558
It has 2 analog inputs that each support S-video or composite video plus stereo sound via a breakout cable. There are no digital inputs. But if you are asking if you can make digital recordings of your VHS tapes, yes, you can do that. Although this tuner card doesn't come with any software other than drivers, so you will need some kind of application to make the videos. There are several free programs that can do that.
2176883
I don't believe you can. I had 2 of these VCR"s and they never worked properly. They always ate the tapes and sounded watery. I ended up buying a Toshiba and haven't had a problem in years, but it does not record video to DVD. That feature would be in a model costing a few hundred dollars.
1700735
We have only recorded from VHS to DVD. When you are recording you can watch the VHS. I don't know why you couldn't just watch VHS or DVDs. Not sure about CDs.
1906348
Yes or DVD to VHS. Very easy to use to do that as long as you have the right DVD. They have to be DVD -R, not +R.
1987613
Yes, this plays VHS tapes and DVDs. You can also dub/copy from VHS to DVD or from DVD to VHS.
1868756
Yes, you can record anything to either DVD or VCR.I have been using it to copy VCR tapes to DVD. Works very well
2220090
i think, but not so sure, but this digital system has a binary # 0 & 1 only, therefore, whether u record it in a pal or ntsc, it might work in a playback. pls research further... we're now in digital & does not use analog such vhs, betamax. pls consider my answer as inconclusive...
236733
Yes, using AV cables to a dvd recorder. Play program on dvr while recording on dvd recorder. Simple.
517833
I have not tried it, but you should be able to. There is a 'record' button for the tape deck.
2013864
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.
1145574
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.