Can you record using VCR?I have just basic cable. How will I be able to tune the DVD/VCR?
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I have not recorded. I hooked up my unit to a separate port. To record, you would need to hook your incoming cable to the VCR. Then hook the VCR to your T.V. The signal would have to feed through the VCR in order to record. I have been told that this can lessen your signal reception, but do not know if this is true. Good luck.
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Connect TV to Cable box (I only have basic)Connect cable to vcr Combo. You must have a TV that you can plug in the red white and yellow cables. I don't know what you mean by tune the DVD.You set the TV for AV then turn on the dvd or vcr button.Set the timer program as directed and it will turn on and record when the time comes. You must have the Cable on the station you wish to record. Th TV doesn't have to be on.
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The VCR needs to be hooked into the basic cable box if you have no box and your cable is direct into the back of the TV then you need to have the DVD/VCR plugged into the back of your TV (usually the cords are color coded red to red white to white, ect.) and it will say video out and video in on the VCR player recorder. Then you should be able to just push record for the show you want recorded. I hope this has helped you.
1263691
Yes it does have a record function. Just program your show ie: time channel etc. the cable will have to be run through the VCR/DVD.
1263692
Sorry, can't help, have not tried to record with this machine. But there is a record button on the remote, so you must be able or that would not be there. Make sense.
1263693
I believe you can, but you do need to buy a tuner separately. It doesn't come with one.
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Hi Sandy. I bought this as a refurbished machine to attempt to convert my dad's old video camera recordings to DVD. I plugged the camcorder cable into the front input of the DVD recorder, and it worked perfectly. I made a set of DVDs for my mom and brother for Christmas that year. The only inputs on this DVD recorder are the S-video or the component (red, yellow, green), so as long as your VCR will plug into either of those, it should work as well as mine did. Good luck!
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What about video tapes? If I attach a VCR, can I transfer my old VHS recordings onto a DVD using this DVR Recorder?
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Yes, I have the same problem. I have never used a DVD/VCR that was not cable ready. Had I realized that this model was not cable ready, I would not have purchased it. According to the directions, a modulator is required. I purchased one, and still no picture. The unit is in a closet because I have never been able to use it.
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I doubt it. I can't view or record from my VCR. I would buy a more reliable cable. Other users said this one is so inexpensive it is not worth returning so manufacturer doesn't care. I agree. Others for a few dollars more appear to have good reviews.
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Yes, you have to use a cable converter type box or some other form of tuner to feed the input of the DVD recorder
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We used this only to play VCR tapes or DVD's. I don't believe it could record DVD. I think it can record the VCR from the cable box but we never used it. We just record the programs on the DVR for a long time now.
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did you get it to work? if you did what software did you use? I've tried hooking my vcr up to my pc to convert old vhs tapes to digital but so far haven't been able to get it to work. I tried nch suite video capturing software.
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No....this unit does NOT record, you have to simply purchase and run this device through a DVD/VCR Recorder...and connect the VCR/DVD unit to a monitor. That is what works for me... its low tech but it gets the job done and gets you results!
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This model does NOT allow recording to discs because the DVD player on this model is not a recorder; but, the VCR should record to VHS tapes. I have used off-brand VCR/DVR combinations, although each has stopped working almost immediately (probably because many of the inside parts come from the same few factories). Maybe not what you were hoping to read, but it'll cut down on frustration from trying something this machine cannot do. You will also have problems recording from discs to tapes since "store-bought" discs have copy protection. If you are looking to purchase a disc recorder, be sure to note which types of discs they can use for recording. Some discs can be recorded to several times (like a cassette tape). Others are like vinyl records and may only be recorded to one time. Plus (+) and minus (-) signs determine future playability, too. Talk with a salesperson at an electronics shop (like H. H. Gregg) or the electronics section of a department store (such as Sears). I like discounts, but often a trained salesperson is worth buying from so you don't end up with less (or more) than you'd bargained for--at least until you really understand the differences between models.
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yes, you can do it. you put your vcr tape in, you put your dvd in, go to the input button on your toshiba remote, and scan up or down, choose your tape dub, or whatever yours may say, then hit record. you don't even need the tv hooked up, unless you want to watch the movie while it records (that's recommended)... good luck... also look in your instruction manual. it's tells you even better.... it shows you the hookups in diagrams. gary.....
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Yes, you can record on a VCR with it. Just connect the coax cable from the digital converter box to the back of your VCR, then connect a coax cable from the VCR to your TV. It works just like if you had cable hooked up to your VCR.
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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.
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ok, question that will reveal how little i know about this. you mentioned recording to DVD. Can a DVD recorder record over the air broadcasts? can you set it to record at certain times, the way you would a VCR? And can you re-record over the dvds or do you have to keep buying them? (the advantage of vhs.)thanks!
1945290
If you have a analog TV, your digital TV converter can act as a tuner. I have a smart antenna and I connect the smart antenna to the converter. Then, I connect the digital converter to the VCR/DVD Recorder with RCA cables.
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Do not erase and try to record again. just record over the dvd. on the dvd when you bring up your menuwith the edit key, it will say "play" "edit" and "overwrite". go to overwrite and click on the key and the screenwill come up with the vcr on record but it will be ' paused'. when you get ready to record hit the pause keyor the record key. Record a short show you don't want to keepand try it. I am not an expert so good luck! Edna
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I am looking into this product, also. Do I need a tuner? I have Directv with goes directly into tv. If I want to watch on dvd on my current player, I have to hit source on the tv. Would I be able to record tv this way? Nothing has explained if a tuner only works with cable and not directv.