I have cable, but no cable box. Can I record by connecting an HDMI cable from my TV to this machine? (Same channel on both while recording.)
1242495
I've never encountered your situation, but it seems to me that any signals that enter the recorder should record ... if you have a cable that goes from HDMI to RCA. Good luck!
1242496
You do not need the cable box to record from this machine. However, this machine will not record from HDMI because it has no HDMI input. You can record directly from the cable outlet using the cable TV input. Picture will be in standard 480p definition only. This machine will only record analog channels.
1242497
yes threw cable this machine should have a digital or qam tuner just go to set up an set the cable annata it will take a wile to set up provided cable is live
2158341
I have a digital cable box and it only records to the channel that I select. On my Toshiba, there is no choice to choose which station to record. Whatever station is selected on the TV, it records. Hope this helps. roger
1965843
Yes. This product can record both OTA and cable channels. This include the digital cable channels that have HD contents.
1209578
So I can hook up my basic cable directly from the wall and record what I normally see? Without the cable card? Can I record OTA HD channels with the proper antenae?
484
yes you can record one channel while watching another if you have a direct connection to an antenna or cable drop.when using a cable box or external tuner you cannot.
318095
I dont' know if you have received an answer...IF you use a cable box....run cable from box thru VCR then to TV. then you can record and watch at the same time. IF you have a new TV.....it is getting harder and harder to record shows...I can only record from my cable box OR an older analog TV. It is only a matter of time before we wont' be able to record a TV show...big box stores no longer carry DVD recorders....I suspect mixing the signal to prevent recording is in our future. Good luck
1671507
Does your HDTV have an HDMI out port or at least component cables to hook up to the input of the DVD recorder? I doubt it does so it is highly unlikely that you could record from the TV. In order to be able to record anything you need an input source that has its own tuner, or cancels the need for a tuner, as this recorder does not have one built in, but without some type of input source there will be nothing for the recorder to record
2013866
As it goes with any VCR, yes, you can record from the TV so long as you set it up to have the TV signal go through the unit. There's no coaxial cable input on the D-VR610, but it does have HDMI and RCA cable inputs.
2127244
There is no RF input, so it will not record off the cable. You could record with another device that included a tuner, such as an old VCR, but it would be cumbersome.
1622868
I bought the same unit.........and confused what cable to get. I am hooking this up to a Sony Bravia HDTV 720P .......I want the capability to record in HD, and not sure what HDMI cable to get with all the price differences.......DId anyone tell you which one to get?
353792
There is not tuner in it so you would need a cable box or tv connected to be able to record broadcast content.We only use is for viewing DVD's and some older VHS tapes so I am not very familiar with the recording function.It has been a very reliable unit for us.
1800062
The VCR works on a modern TV. I don't have cable, so I'm not sure about its recording capabilities.
534279
Yes, just plug the cable running from antenna into the unit. If you purchase a splitter you can go one cable into your t.v. and one into the unit. This will give you the ability to record and watch another channel at the same time.
1968554
Greetings, yes you can record from cable make sure you loop the cables to record into the DVD recorder. Make sure you get a really good brand of DVD+RW best to go to an office supply store.
2179033
It has HDMI out to a TV but not in. You have to use a triple RCA component type cord from your cable or dish box. You can't hook a cable or antenna to this unit & to record from TV you need an anti-anti-piracy gadget (about $85) or you can't record TV shows. It's a great unit & you CAN edit your programs,but the instructions are vague& poor & you have to figure out a lot yourself. I'd be glad to answer questions as this is the 2nd unit like this I've had.
486
yes we can watch one channel and record another. and we love our magnavox. so if you want to watch another program while recording, use input through tv antenna.
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.