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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Well, I'm going with this Toshiba recorder, because my Samsung DVD-R135 has some limitations on recording, like it'll only record on DVD- instead of DVD+, which this Toshiba does both, and copyright limitations got on my bad side, too, where the Sammy couldn't even record local stations off my digital cable box. I'm looking for a DVD recorder that doesn't have a tuner, yet, will allow for digital cable boxes to be a source for recording television shows. The Samsung does have a tuner, and I was dumb in connecting my cable box via coax instead of AV cables. That may have helped a bit, but I still think this D-R400 will do better than my current recorder. Well, I'm going with this Toshiba recorder, because my Samsung DVD-R135 has some limitations on recording, like it'll only record on DVD- instead of DVD+, which this Toshiba does both, and copyright limitations got on my bad side, too, where the Sammy couldn't even record local stations off my digital cable box. I'm looking for a DVD recorder that doesn't have a tuner, yet, will allow for digital cable boxes to be a source for recording television shows. The Samsung does have a tuner, and I was dumb in connecting my cable box via coax instead of AV cables. That may have helped a bit, but I... » Read More Well, I'm going with this Toshiba recorder, because my Samsung DVD-R135 has some limitations on recording, like it'll only record on DVD- instead of DVD+, which this Toshiba does both, and copyright limitations got on my bad side, too, where the Sammy couldn't even record local stations off my digital cable box. I'm looking for a DVD recorder that doesn't have a tuner, yet, will allow for digital cable boxes to be a source for recording television shows. The Samsung does have a tuner, and I was dumb in connecting my cable box via coax instead of AV cables. That may have helped a bit, but I still think this D-R400 will do better than my current recorder. « Show Less
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As there are no dvd recorders (except for extremely expensive ones) that record 1080p (HDMI) onto DVD's anyway, I that might actually answer the questions. If you have a DVD player that has the "upscaling" or "upconverting" feature, that is the best you can get, and you would use it with an HDMI to your TV to playback the DVD you have made.
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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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You gotta have a tuner. Whether it's a cable box, a DVR, or a Digital-to analog converter like those available for old analog tv's doesn't matter. It just has to have a tuner and A/V outputs that your recorder can accept.
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Yes. Only be sure the cable box is connected to the video and audio inputs of the DVD recorder
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If the DVD had an hdmi port just use an hdmi.cable. Look into an rf modulator if it doesn't.
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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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I never needed one to record on my samsung unit to record from dvr to dvd but I never try it on this one, I recommend to you that if you have the unit already try to record and connect the dvd to the tv so you can monitor the image turn the channel until you see it on the tv screen.
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This recorder DOES NOT HAVE A TUNER making it more complicated to record. I was able to record direct from Over the Air with a TV with a digital tuner! If you do not have digital in included in your set, you would need a digital converter box that has both IN and OUT video/audio inouts. This recorder DOES have an HDMI input. This recorder DOES alow you to schedule recording, but you MUST know the times and CHANGE THE INPUT so the signal will go to the recorder. A bit complicated. It really is alot like when we recorded to our VCR's. BTW, be sure to get DVD+R or DVD-R to record. MOST cable stations are not recordable due to copyright protection. Good luck! This recorder DOES NOT HAVE A TUNER making it more complicated to record. I was able to record direct from Over the Air with a TV with a digital tuner! If you do not have digital in included in your set, you would need a digital converter box that has both IN and OUT video/audio inouts. This recorder DOES have an HDMI input. This recorder DOES alow you to schedule recording, but you MUST know the times and CHANGE THE INPUT so the signal will go to the recorder. A bit complicated. It really is alot like when we recorded to our VCR's. BTW, be sure to get DVD+R or DVD-R to record. MOST cable... » Read More This recorder DOES NOT HAVE A TUNER making it more complicated to record. I was able to record direct from Over the Air with a TV with a digital tuner! If you do not have digital in included in your set, you would need a digital converter box that has both IN and OUT video/audio inouts. This recorder DOES have an HDMI input. This recorder DOES alow you to schedule recording, but you MUST know the times and CHANGE THE INPUT so the signal will go to the recorder. A bit complicated. It really is alot like when we recorded to our VCR's. BTW, be sure to get DVD+R or DVD-R to record. MOST cable stations are not recordable due to copyright protection. Good luck! « Show Less
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Yes, using AV cables to a dvd recorder. Play program on dvr while recording on dvd recorder. Simple.
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I cannot get my Toshiba to even copy from VHS to DVD. How did you get yours to work?
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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'm not near the user manual or the device itself right now. I've only used it with DVD-R media. Normally any recorder that handles DVD-R ALSO handles DVD+R media. Don't know about DVD-RW.
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I have done several recording from vhs to dvd without any problems so maybe if you could provide me a few more details I could steer you in the right direction. The instruction manual is quite complicated and it is easy to miss a important step so tell me what you did any I'll try and sort out the problem. If you have the instruction manual list the steps found in it so I can be sure you are doing the right things.
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I am absolutely positive it will work, F. Melamed. The camcorder probably has RCA composite connections (red and white for audio, yellow for video). If it is mono, one of the audio connections should work for both. If not, go to Radio Shack and get a "Y" connector to connect the mono connection to the stereo connections on the DVD recorder. Once you have them connected, turn both the camcorder and recorder on. Make sure the recorder is tuned to the proper input and then put it into "Record Pause" mode. Then, when you have the tape in the camcorder at the right place, just press "Record" on the DVD recorder. That will give you the cleanest start for your recording. I recommend using the 1 hour DVD mode for the best picture possible.
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As long as your TV has RCA output connections, yes you can, the CD recorder has RCA input sockets.hope this helps- Cliff