What does "external tuner" mean....? *External tuner source required to record television programming...."I found this on another website under the details for this player, not sure what it is or means. I have a dvd/player-recorder, just hooks up to the tv and plays/records. What does "external tuner" mean....? *External tuner source required to record television programming...."I found this on another website under the details for this player, not... » Read More What does "external tuner" mean....? *External tuner source required to record television programming...."I found this on another website under the details for this player, not sure what it is or means. I have a dvd/player-recorder, just hooks up to the tv and plays/records. « Show Less
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have a Toshiba video cassette recorder, but it will not record without an "external tuner" can you provide?
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External tuner means a cable box/DVR type of unit. The DVD recorder has no tuner of any kind in it. It will record just fine off of a cable box or DVR, but cannot be used like VCR's in the old days to record TV programs by itself. If you want to record digital TV off the air, you will need a digital box. TV's are simply players. They have nothing to do with the recording process.
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If you have a television that already has a digital and an analogue tuner in it, do you still need a converter box for this?
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I am assuming it is the logo or brand name. I have seen some dvd's that appear to be generic with no logo or brand name printed on it. One added note, I have read some people having difficulty getting certain brands to work on their tv dvd recorders. If you plan on using these for that primary purpose, you may want to research it further.
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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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I have spent the last two weeks trying to find an external TV tuner that is ready for the digital TV next February. I have searched all over the internet. I am also looking for a stand alone tuner. I have found analog standalone's. I have found digital usb tuners. But I have not found a digital standalone. I gave in and ordered a $40 coupon from dtv.gov so that I can buy a digital converter and use the analog tuner. Hope this helps! Dave
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It's the dvd recording technology -R was developed by Pioneer the other by DVD Forum long time ago it mattered what equipment you had whether it was for -R or +R but now the machines (computers dvd recorders etc) can record & play back any of the two, same quality same speed, myself I've used both nowadays i go for the cheaper one, hopefully I've answered your question.
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Reel2, it looks like you have got this satellite dvdr thing down pat. My problem with using Dish TV Guide for recording purposes it that I get a screen asking for a 3 digit code for the dvr. The screen says this number is in the users manual but I can't find it. Any ideas where I might find this number or get around this screen? I also cannot pause live tv - is this a function that is lost with satellite?
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My GUESS would be to record/transfer to DVD or other device. I have never used mine. Owner's manual says "for future use"? meaning what I have NO idea-take off cover & see if connected to anything-or hook to something that records and see what happens while it's playing.
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I have an antennae hooked to a digital tuner box, some people call them converter boxes, and that is hooked to the dvd player which records over-air channels. This recorder doesn't have an antennae jack so you have to use either the composite/rca cables (yellow, red, white) or an hdmi cable. I set the recorder to record the output channel of my digital tuner and set the converter to the channel I want to record. It records over-air like that. Hope it helps.
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You can find the users manual for this device at www.magnavox.com/support. Look at page 8 for your answer. The tuner will allow you to view High Definition (HD) on your TV. All recording to the hard drive (HDD) or a DVD is converted to standard definition. So, if you are watching live TV, it can be viewed in HD. If you want to playback a recorded show to your TV from the hard drive (HDD) or a DVD, the image seen on the TV will be in standard definition.
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I actually have two of their older four tuner cards in my system. MCE sees all 8 tuners and I have recorded 8 shows at once before. I seem to recall the limitation being 12 tuners.
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The television is simply a visual output device. The DVD recorder and the VCR can care less if a tv is hooked up. I've done many a VCR to DVD transfer. Once I made sure I had everything set right I hit play on the VCR and record on the DVD. Then I turned my tv off and went about my daily routine :)
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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.
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I have a dvr through directv. I'm thinking about getting this toshiba dvd recorder. Let me make sure I understand... If I have a show recorded on my dvr, I can then record it to a dvd in my dvd recorder? But while the dvr'ed show is being recorded to dvd, I cannot watch a different show? Is this correct?? Thank you anyone for your help. I have some shows that have been on my dvr for a long time now that I occasionally like to rewatch and would much rather have them on dvd so hopefully this toshiba dvd recorder is what I need.
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You can only set the programmer to record the channel your external tuner is set to. You need a digital converter or cable/satellite box to pump a channel into this unit.Also, dont plan on using this to burn DVDs. This only records to VHS tapes.
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Here's my lo-tech response: The tuner takes a digital over-the-air (OTA) TV signal and sends it to a TV that is not equipped with a digital tuner. Usually, a digital antenna is connected to the tuner and then the tuner is connected to the TV. Most SMART TVs these days have a built in digital tuner, so this tuner is often used with older TVs that don't have a built in tuner. In my case, I use this tuner to grab over the air HD TV signals and connect the tuner to a projector for showing outdoor sports games. If you do this, you will also likely need an AV receiver as a middle device for sound. Hope this helps. Here's my lo-tech response: The tuner takes a digital over-the-air (OTA) TV signal and sends it to a TV that is not equipped with a digital tuner. Usually, a digital antenna is connected to the tuner and then the tuner is connected to the TV. Most SMART TVs these days have a built in digital tuner, so this tuner is often used with older TVs that don't have a built in tuner. In my case, I use this tuner to grab over the air HD TV signals and connect the tuner to a projector for showing outdoor sports games. If you do this, you will also likely need an AV receiver as a middle device for... » Read More Here's my lo-tech response: The tuner takes a digital over-the-air (OTA) TV signal and sends it to a TV that is not equipped with a digital tuner. Usually, a digital antenna is connected to the tuner and then the tuner is connected to the TV. Most SMART TVs these days have a built in digital tuner, so this tuner is often used with older TVs that don't have a built in tuner. In my case, I use this tuner to grab over the air HD TV signals and connect the tuner to a projector for showing outdoor sports games. If you do this, you will also likely need an AV receiver as a middle device for sound. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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One unfortunate drawback of this recorder is its lack of a tuner. If you get your television programs using cable or a satellite, this is not a problem. However, if you get your programming over the air using an antenna or your television's internal tuner, then you are not able to record directly from your television.
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Tunerless is no big deal. The tuners in VCRs were for ANALOG signals. Now it is all digital, so either some kind of cable service or a digital converter box, connected properly, is what is needed.. The tuning is done by either of those devices. The VCR just accepts the signals and either records them or just passes them on to the TV, depending on how it is set..