Can I record and watch another program
653415
Yes, just have the TV setting to the other input (rather than watching from the HDD/DVD player) I am actually watching TV right now and channel surfing while the player is recording Mystery from PBS)
653416
Yes, you can program the dvr to record a show, let's say, a show that is being broadcast on channel 5 while you are watching, lets say channel 7 .
653417
While watching from (or via) the Magnavox (output to my TV), I am only able to watch a program pre-recorded on the HDD/DVR at the same time that another program is being recorded. Cannot tune to more than one station at a time (to record one, while attempting to watch another). . .Not sure I quite understand J. Kavanaugh's answer, but sounds like something cool to learn to do!
350887
It will record only one channel at a time. It has just one tuner. Ity will record while you watch another program if you use a splitter and run the other leg directly to the TV.
837134
Yes, you can. A tip - make sure if you are combining two recorded shows to the same DVD they must be recorded at the same speed, i.e. only SLP recorded shows can be combined on the same DVD later. Otherwise shows that are recorded at different speeds will each need their own DVD.
483
Yes, you can record a show on one channel and watch another show on another channel. Or you can record a show on one channel and "chase" it, i.e. come home when you've recorded the first half of the show and start watching at the beginning.Or you can watch an already recorded show while recording a show. --Lee Gold
1664579
This DVD Recorder does not have a built-in tuner. You would not be able to record a show while watching another unless you connect a separate tuner to this recorder.
1954260
yes I have done this. You can record one at a time, or 2,3 or all 4 at once. It MUST be connected to either a PC or MAC to do any of this.
1553483
I doubt it, only because it's unlikely you could have two instances of the program open at once. You could however build a relatively cheap second PC and record the second video feed through that one.
31909
Yes you can. You have two separate inputs, and you can record either or both.
1973862
Yes you can, and if I recall you can save folders of different recordings. The instructions are horrible and I no longer use it, but if it only came with decent instructions it would be great. I think I finally googled directions on how to program different tasks.
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
1547333
You can do both at the same time. I found this freeware called "ContaCam". this is perfect for this ip cam!! but of course, you need a camera server, but if you don't want camera server, do it on dlink cloud, you can still view but just cant constantly record it (with motion detection).
515151
I was able to record while doing other things. I am sure it depends on how much ram needed to do the other things. The device works great and well worth the money.
1781760
yes on VCR tapes and on DVD's but you need a tuner or cable box it does not ha a built in tuner. you can use a cable slitter and watch TV on another channel while using the cable box to record
1821171
You can, as long as you are using rewritable DVDs - those are the DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs. I use DVD+RW for TV programs and it works great - the other thing I like is that DVD+RW is the only disc format that will play in other units without needing to be finalized. When you load the recorded DVD+RW into another player it will start playing from the beginning and you can just skip ahead to the desired point. When you are ready to reuse the disc, just load it into the recorder and you can either reformat it or delete the titles to free up space (I just delete the titles on mine). Then you're all set to record again on that same disc. Good luck - hope this helps!
109354
you can just let it run. you can set the memory settings to record till memory is full or overwrite oldest video first.
723851
You can watch a program in play-back while recording another. The power must be on to record. You have a selection of frequency such as daily or Mon-Fri.
2030779
Yes you can as long as you are recording less than 4.7gig. Go to settings and do not close your session. I am not looking at my manual at this time but the manual is very easy to understand. It clearly states that you must finalize so you can watch on other DVDs. I hope this helps you. As I stated I do not have the manual in front of me. But the answer is yes.