with a dvd recorder can you tape programs off tv &amp; with it change channels on it's own when I am not home
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My Toshiba DR560 only plays DVDs, it doesn't record. I have 2 older DVD recorders with digital tuners that can be programmed to record on DVDs for any time, day or night, whether I am home or not home. Once programmed, they are turned off and they start and stop automatically based on the start & stop times you programmed them for, recording quality, channel, etc. Please note: I have only "antenna TV". I don't have cable, dish, etc. TV. I use my recorders to record programs that I receive with my antenna from local TV stations. I don't know how a DVD recorder with a digital tuner would work on a cable, dish, etc., setup. Hope that helps...?
954053
Yes, you can adjust the settings on the DVR for each channel. I have all of mine set to record at motion, but you can adjust it to record continuously, if you want.
450054
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.
1031282
No on demand. It will record all the channels that you get through your service outside of on demand.
129238
Yes, but keep in mind that you have to supply your own usb hard drive and you will be limited to recording whatever channels the antenna can pick up. Also you will not be able to record one thing and watch another. You will watch what is being recorded. The box does a pretty good job recording. I can't tell the difference between something that's been recorded and live tv. The naming scheme is basic and doesn't use show names so you may have a hard time finding a particular show you recorded if you record a lot of stuff. But all in all this box enables free hd recording of your local channels.
2147800
Whatever you see on your TV screen, you can record. http://www.ehow.com/how_6001623_record-ota-dvd-recorder.html
1389073
Yes and no. This device TUNES free over the air TV signals from an antenna, converts it to a streaming MPEG2 format, and sends it out over your home network to any computer or device that can use it. It is up to those computer's or devices to display, record, or otherwise use the video. The unit includes software for viewing but not recording. Computers running Windows Media Center, MythTV, or an assortment of other DVR software packes or devices can record from it.
1756126
Yes, you can record over-the-air digital channels. The Tivo forums website has a lot of information about using Tivo DVRs. Enjoy
1854106
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.
1995909
The receiver records activity from the camera on a SD Card for purpose of review or saving data. Your existing TV may be used as a monitor. The monitor is live and has nothing to do with recording. This particular system is amazing. I would def recommend the DVD system.
1341029
Not with DVR for any of the fast forward, rewind, pause or other functions. It will simply turn it on and change channels.
805272
u would only through the DVDR only be able to watch what u r recording but switch inputs if you have an HDTV and watch something else on the TV's tuner..Just buy a spiltter and a couple of short cables and feed whatever to both tv and the dvdr...
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Yes, you will be able to set up recording of programs off the air ahead of time but the feature does not work the way you would expect. In my tuner, the calendar is a few days behind the actual date and I always need to correct programming for that offset. The other inconvenience is that the tuner does not automatically takes the channel number and the time from the program guide. I need to set up recording manually. To make HD TV recording it is important to use a fast USB 3.0 hard or flash drive. I am using PNY flash drive with 130MB/s writing speed and it provides high quality HD recording.
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It depends, the unit itself has to be tuned to the channel it is recording. My output from the recorder to the TV is HDMI, so it would be possible to split the antenna signal and send it to both the recorded and the TV, then tune them separate. My problem is that the incoming signal is from a cable box, and I have to use the cable box to control channel selection, so, I am stuck with being able to watch/record only one channel at a time. It will allow you to watch what you are recording, while recording (rewind, pause, jump forward, etc.) You can also watch anything you have already recorded while recording a new show. It depends, the unit itself has to be tuned to the channel it is recording. My output from the recorder to the TV is HDMI, so it would be possible to split the antenna signal and send it to both the recorded and the TV, then tune them separate. My problem is that the incoming signal is from a cable box, and I have to use the cable box to control channel selection, so, I am stuck with being able to watch/record only one channel at a time. It will allow you to watch what you are recording, while recording (rewind, pause, jump forward, etc.) You can also watch anything you have already... » Read More It depends, the unit itself has to be tuned to the channel it is recording. My output from the recorder to the TV is HDMI, so it would be possible to split the antenna signal and send it to both the recorded and the TV, then tune them separate. My problem is that the incoming signal is from a cable box, and I have to use the cable box to control channel selection, so, I am stuck with being able to watch/record only one channel at a time. It will allow you to watch what you are recording, while recording (rewind, pause, jump forward, etc.) You can also watch anything you have already recorded while recording a new show. « Show Less
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Yes, you can; however, I don't think you can press record while on a current program and then change the channel. I think you have to schedule the recorder but be on the channel you want to watch before the time of the recording. We get our channels over-the-air; so, don't know how it works with cable or satellite.
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This DVD Recorder can do the following.Record TV programs on a DVD or VHS tape.One Touch dubbing between DVD and VHS. Works in both directions.Set Top Box Control to control your cable box or satellite receiver using the included Set top box controller. Dubb from a DVD Camcorder or USB Device to dub videos or photos to a DVD.
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This DVD recorder is for computers, not your tv. You will have trouble finding a DVD recorder for your tv. Try purchasing a DVR instead.