DVD Recorder and Satellite and Coax Cable I'm trying to figure something out. I had a Samsung DVD Recorder that worked great for about 3 months. I'm looking to purchase a new DVD Recorder, and I want to stay away from Samsung. I was looking at the Toshiba DR420, but I can't find a picture that shows that back of it, so I know if I can use it. My Samsung DVD-R allowed me to run a coaxial cable from my Dish Network box to the back of the DVD-R. Will the Toshiba model let me do the same? DVD Recorder and Satellite and Coax Cable I'm trying to figure something out. I had a Samsung DVD Recorder that worked great for about 3 months. I'm looking to purchase a new DVD... » Read More DVD Recorder and Satellite and Coax Cable I'm trying to figure something out. I had a Samsung DVD Recorder that worked great for about 3 months. I'm looking to purchase a new DVD Recorder, and I want to stay away from Samsung. I was looking at the Toshiba DR420, but I can't find a picture that shows that back of it, so I know if I can use it. My Samsung DVD-R allowed me to run a coaxial cable from my Dish Network box to the back of the DVD-R. Will the Toshiba model let me do the same? « Show Less
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The only inputs that this recorder allows are composite video and dv. I run a composite connection from my Comcast DVR. Works fine.
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i would also love an answer to this question! i'm finding it impossible to find a dvd recorder that does not connect to a tv directly through a receiver box..........i'm way past aggravated w/ the whole thing! why can't they make products as good as they used to?
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Are the video and audio inputs you're talking about the red, white and yellow colored wires? I use that now with my recorder which I'd like to get rid of although it records great. I bought a Sony dvd recorder from Best Buy and not even 6 months later, dvd's that work on my other Sony 5 disc player, skipped and froze when I played them on the recorder. My dvd recorder makes so much noise. Has anyone had any problems with the Toshiba after having it for some time? It sounds like a really good deal for the price! Thanks.
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Panasonic allows a cable input in the back. I used a plitter on the cable coming into the house: one goes to the comcast box, the other to the Panasonic dvd recorder. This way I can watch a program while recording another. Hope it helps.
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The answer is no, I'm afraid; there's no coax input on the back of the Toshiba DR420. What it wants is video & audio inputs (since there's no tuner). You might be able to find a box (like a VCR) that converts a coax RF signal (channel 3 or 4) to video & audio, which you could then feed to the DR420; but you might just want to find a DVD-recorder that has a tuner built in.
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HELP!I assumed that when I purchased this Toshiba that it would hook up the same as my old DVD recorder {which was hit by lightening} to my Dish receiver and TV.HOWEVER it does not. The audio and video cords work the same but my old SV2000 had a connection of coaxial cable both to the TV and to the Dish receiver and this Toshiba has no place for either.What can I do?I don't know anything about these tech things but I thought someone might if you can help me please.I called Dish Network for tech support but they were not much help.They said I need to call Toshiba support but I do not find any number to call. HELP!I assumed that when I purchased this Toshiba that it would hook up the same as my old DVD recorder {which was hit by lightening} to my Dish receiver and TV.HOWEVER it does not. The audio and video cords work the same but my old SV2000 had a connection of coaxial cable both to the TV and to the Dish receiver and this Toshiba has no place for either.What can I do?I don't know anything about these tech things but I thought someone might if you can help me please.I called Dish Network for tech support but they were not much help.They said I need to call... » Read More HELP!I assumed that when I purchased this Toshiba that it would hook up the same as my old DVD recorder {which was hit by lightening} to my Dish receiver and TV.HOWEVER it does not. The audio and video cords work the same but my old SV2000 had a connection of coaxial cable both to the TV and to the Dish receiver and this Toshiba has no place for either.What can I do?I don't know anything about these tech things but I thought someone might if you can help me please.I called Dish Network for tech support but they were not much help.They said I need to call Toshiba support but I do not find any number to call. « Show Less
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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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Thanks for your input== The unit died on me so back to the store. I never realized how inefficient these unit are-- I do a lot of recording to DVD-RW discs so this unit wont be of any help-- (I had just purchased another 50 DVD-RW discs)I forgot how much work there is in recording the old fashioned way with all the Start & end times-Ch # . With Fios's guide you only have one button to record for future events. I think I'll wait til they come out with a unit with a guide. Although it seems like these units are near the end and will be replaced soon. thanks again!
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DVD recorders can record off the air programs only if they have a "tuner". The Toshiba DVR670 does have one, but the Toshiba DVR620, for example, does not. A recorder with a tuner can be programmed just like VCR's. DVD discs come in several "flavors" the most common being DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW. All of these are compatible with most recorders, the +RW and -RW ones can be "erased" and rewritten, while the +R and -R cannot.
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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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I wasn't happy with the recording performance of a CD (skipping), the large size of the unit and the high cost. It is plug and play for your OS, I have the same one. Anyway, I returned it and purchased the less expensive but much better rated Samsung even if its not Bluray and it works just fine. Samsung USB 2.0 Ultra Portable External DVD Writer Model SE-218CB/RSBS
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John: It will depend on what outputs your particular cable box provides and the services you subscribe to. Suggest you get the model number off your cable box and post this same question (including the box model number) in the following forum which is devoted to the Magnavox HDD/DVD recorders: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=940657&page=508
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My Toshiba DR560 only plays DVDs, it doesn't record. I have 2 older DVD recorders with digital tuners that can be programmed to record on DVDs for any time, day or night, whether I am home or not home. Once programmed, they are turned off and they start and stop automatically based on the start & stop times you programmed them for, recording quality, channel, etc. Please note: I have only "antenna TV". I don't have cable, dish, etc. TV. I use my recorders to record programs that I receive with my antenna from local TV stations. I don't know how a DVD recorder with a digital tuner would work on a cable, dish, etc., setup. Hope that helps...?
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I have two DVD recorders. One is the Sony RDR-GX315 which seems to reject discs at random ("This disc can neither be recorded or played") and will not record premium channels from the DirecTV DVR. The other DVD recorder is the Toshiba D-R410. I have had it for about a month and it has not rejected and discs and records successfully any program from my DirecTV DVR. If you have an HH Gregg store in your area, you might be able to pick up the 410 new in a box for under $100.
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I looked up the DR430KU manual on line but had hard time reading the print. My experience is to stay with Sony DVD recorders. They are the leaders, they helped set up the industry standards. MY first 2 recorders were Sony's. The 3 recorder was a Magnavox and I had alot trouble. I finally found manual info, the box was brand sensitive. I think the manufactures store alot info in the root directory. This purchase was for a DVD duplicator.One of the first 2 dvd's failed. The 3rd dvd worked. DVD's are susceptable to dust and finger prints. If at all possible find a readable copy of the manual. The manual copy I found I think was some 170 pages. Happy surfing. I looked up the DR430KU manual on line but had hard time reading the print. My experience is to stay with Sony DVD recorders. They are the leaders, they helped set up the industry standards. MY first 2 recorders were Sony's. The 3 recorder was a Magnavox and I had alot trouble. I finally found manual info, the box was brand sensitive. I think the manufactures store alot info in the root directory. This purchase was for a DVD duplicator.One of the first 2 dvd's failed. The 3rd dvd worked. DVD's are susceptable to dust and finger prints. If at all possible find a readable copy of the... » Read More I looked up the DR430KU manual on line but had hard time reading the print. My experience is to stay with Sony DVD recorders. They are the leaders, they helped set up the industry standards. MY first 2 recorders were Sony's. The 3 recorder was a Magnavox and I had alot trouble. I finally found manual info, the box was brand sensitive. I think the manufactures store alot info in the root directory. This purchase was for a DVD duplicator.One of the first 2 dvd's failed. The 3rd dvd worked. DVD's are susceptable to dust and finger prints. If at all possible find a readable copy of the manual. The manual copy I found I think was some 170 pages. Happy surfing. « Show Less
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That's how I do it. I don't have a cable box, either. My cable runs into the recorder and from there to the TV. I switch the channels on my TV with the recorder. My TV is always on channel 3. But I find I record lots of stuff I really don't want. I use Verbatim DVD+RW discs. They're easily erased but you only get the time on the disc back if it's the last thing on the disc. If you start erasing from the end of the disc in, you get back whatever time you've erased, as long as it's from the end in.
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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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T Kaz -- how do you split the cable connection to do this?I have cable running from the wall to the (Comcast) cable box (on top of tv), from the cable box to the dvd recorder then from the dvd recorder to the tv. I just talked to Comcast guy and he said the only way to watch one channel while recording another is to either bypass the cable box altogether (which would limit channel selection) or rent a dvr from Comcast (naturally!). I know there is a way around this I just haven't figured it out yet. Any details you can give on splitting the connection in order to view one channel while watching another would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much. T Kaz -- how do you split the cable connection to do this?I have cable running from the wall to the (Comcast) cable box (on top of tv), from the cable box to the dvd recorder then from the dvd recorder to the tv. I just talked to Comcast guy and he said the only way to watch one channel while recording another is to either bypass the cable box altogether (which would limit channel selection) or rent a dvr from Comcast (naturally!). I know there is a way around this I just haven't figured it out yet. Any details you can give on splitting the connection in order to... » Read More T Kaz -- how do you split the cable connection to do this?I have cable running from the wall to the (Comcast) cable box (on top of tv), from the cable box to the dvd recorder then from the dvd recorder to the tv. I just talked to Comcast guy and he said the only way to watch one channel while recording another is to either bypass the cable box altogether (which would limit channel selection) or rent a dvr from Comcast (naturally!). I know there is a way around this I just haven't figured it out yet. Any details you can give on splitting the connection in order to view one channel while watching another would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much. « Show Less
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I currently use 3 different models constantly (for hours everyday) and my favourite is Magnavox MDR533H/F7 Hard Disc Drive and DVD Recorder (2013 Model), with it you can record to an internal hard disk drive or onto a dvd ( I use the rerecordable DVDs over and over so I never miss a thing) you can also dub between drives in either direction and watch a drive while recording at the same time. Maybe the most impressive thing to me about this is that one SUNDAY afternoon I had a problem with the unit after a power outage and I called the 800 number which is prominently displayed on the manual and remote, actually expecting to get a recording if anything at all, instead I got a live technician that lived in the USA, spoke perfect English and understood the product enough to perfectly resolve the issue.. ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON!! I'll definitely get another one. The Iview that you apparently are looking at is ok too but rudimentary in odd ways and you must supply your own USB HDD and not sure if you can rig it to record on a DVD Haven't tried that yet, but the tuner is fast when flipping through channels. Good Luck!!
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I have a Magnavox recorder for several years, It records VHS and DVD'S, plays both kind, records both and record from VHS to DVD'S. In fact I have put all my VHS'S on to DVD'S. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT. It still works great!
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Hi Robert! I haven't had any problems recording from my cable box. I've recorded digital stations, premium and even On-Demand with this unit. Yep, recorded 3 shows ON-Demand! The D-r400 is awesome! I'm using composite, because my cable box does not have an S-Video Connection. Picture is great and I wasn't sure it would be, although I'm not using this on an HDTV. I have read that some people have problems, depending on their cable provider. If your provider will not allow recording of these stations due to copyright, then it may not work for you. Most have not had a problem, which is why this unit has become so popular. Just make sure you hook up your unit to the cable box. The D-r400 doesn't have coaxial, so you need to use RCA audio/video cables. Follow the instructions on the manual for cable/satellite installation and you'll be fine.
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John:It will depend on what outputs your particular cable box provides and the services you subscribe to.Suggest you get the model number off your cable box and post this same question (including the box model number) in the following forum which is devoted to the Magnavox HDD/DVD recorders:http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=940657&page;=508