new dvd recorder to 15 y.o. tv: Any help?
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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?
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The fact that the unit is multi-regional has nothing to with the kind of tv you want to play the dvd's on. Any tv that lets you connect the proper cable will work fine. Your tv and recorder manuals will tell you which ones will work best.
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Jennifer D.: In case you still have this problem, below are the steps of a workaround that worked for me, and hopefully will work for you too. It appears that the key step is to temporarily configure the DVR to output only a standard-definition TV signal. I found this after trying to debug a similar very frustrating problem with my Toshiba DR430 DVD recorder and Scientific Atlanta 8300HD DVR. 1. Disconnect the HDMI cable from the DVR to the TV. (Note that the only way my Scientific Atlanta DVR would enter the standard-definition setup wizard in step 2 below was with this cable disconnected. Originally, I did not disconnect this cable, and I suspect that as long as the DVR thought it was outputting a picture to an HDTV that it would override other configuration settings that I made.) 2. Configure the DVR to output only a standard-definition TV signal. (As per the user manual for my Scientific Atlanta DVR, start this process by simultaneously pressing the "INFO" and "GUIDE" buttons on the DVR while it is turned off. This was pretty easy to change and then undo later.) 3. In the DVR "Settings," set the "Picture Size" option to "Auto Fit." (It is also possible to quickly set this by repeatedly pressing the "#" key on the remote control.) 4. At this point, the aspect ratio in the DVD recorder was FINALLY correct and there were no bordering black bars. Hurray! Record shows onto DVDs as desired. 5. When I play a recorded DVD on the Toshiba unit the aspect ratio is correct and there are no bordering black bars. However, when I play a DVD on my Panasonic Blu-ray player, I have to set the aspect ratio on my Panasonic TC-P50VT20 Plasma HDTV to "JUST" to horizontally stretch the picture, but this is a very simple adjustment that is easy to change. Hopefully you can perform similar steps to workaround this annoying problem. Ron
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Hi,I assume you are trying to record the VCR to the DVD recorder. There is a yellow (composite) video OUT on the VCR, plug that to the grex IN, then the grex OUT plug into the DVD recorder source IN. Then set your DVD recorder to the source IN you plugged in and record. The DVD recorder HDMI to TV has no purpose in the recording, only for watching the recording so it's fine.
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I purchased a Toshiba dvd/vcr combination recorder/ player. It is model # DVR670KU. I have never been able to get it to work. I have a Sony LCD Digital Color TV (Bravia). Even the cable guy could not get it to work. I bought it on Ebay (first mistake) and they would not take it back. I have had it 2 years and yet to get it to record or play a dvd. What am I doing wrong.
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Thanks you two for responding. Well, I bought a DTV, so my problem is solved. I guess I'm an old timer, 51 yrs. I used to think I was handy with all this when I dubbed some VHS tapes or loaded programs into a computer, or had my own FTP space to put pictures on eBay. But OH MY GOD!!! You've got to be kidding!?? I know younger folk will have a better handle on it all, but just looking at these manuals,... who do they think they're talking to? 'Nuff said
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liteon.com use to have free downloads for their dvd recorders not certain if they still do. Occasionally you will see owners manual for sale on Amazon or eBay.
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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.
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I don't know if you'll ever see this reply but it's worth getting the word out anyway. I recently purchased the new Small Wonder combo kit from TigerDirect.com. RCA has put out this DVD burner/Small Wonder camera combo package that is PERFECT for what you are asking about. The camera docks right onto the DVD burner, which connects to a t.v., and the videos will transfer directly into the DVD burner! It's so cool and easy. Plus, the DVD burner acts a stand-alone DVD player AND it will take inputs from other transmission sources (video camera, t.v. tuner, etc). This is a great product and a great value! Thrilled Small Wonder User
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Yes, you can use +RW, -RW dvd's. Itvdoes not have a tuner, so you have to use the rca video from a tv tuner to the input of this recorder.
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I won't be of much help. I inherited the DVD/VCR sans remote because a roommate couldn't pay rent and I wanted to stay seated while I enjoyed his stuff. I just sat on Google until I found what I hoped would work. It was a total fingers-crossed transaction.
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'Unfortunately' ...I had to return the toshiba dkr40 dvd recorder for a refund, because of problems connecting it to my tv set... I now have a Magnavox HDD DVD-DVR it is the Best! ... ,but if you go to Toshiba website and email them your question, I hope they can answer it ?...LOL...
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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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Darlene: You've probably already figured it out by now, but I'm going to post this reply for anyone else who may be having the same problem. While in DVD mode (the green light above "DVD" is lit up, push the "Rec Mode" button on your remote control. It is the button just to the left of the red "Record" button. Each time you press that a new record speed will appear on your screen. It cycles through each one and then goes back to the beginning and will even tell you how many minutes you have left on that disc to record with at that speed.
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If you have the camera there is transfer boxes you can buy for about $30, I'm sure on amazon too. You just plug audio/video cables in and transfer anything to the computer, then burn it on DVD. I have one and it works great. If you don't have the camera there should be something that just plays the tapes, may be hard to find though. Mini DV camcorders are obsolete now, should be able to find one pretty cheap or on eBay to use for transferring tapes.
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No one seemed to mention you can buy a $20 signal amplifier and an extra coaxial cable at Radio Shack and you should get a little better quality TV. http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2463965&cp;=2032057.2032187.2032189.2032207&parentPage;=familyThese where all over my house back in analog days.HDMI is the way to go for the DVD issue. Upconverting DVD players sell for as low as $40 on slickdeals and HDMI cables are a couple of bucks on monoprice
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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...