I want to record from tv using vcr but can't have tv station on and record at same time
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
585706
If this is the unit I have, I can not do that. I am 1100 miles from home but found this on Hauppauge Two analog tuners and hardware encoders:Dual built-in high quality hardware MPEG-2 encoders, so your PC continues to run at full speed while watching, pausing and recording analog cable TVDual 125 channel cable ready TV tuners built-in. With dbx-TV stereo decoder, for great TV sound.Built-in cable TV splitter allows you to make one connection to cable TV but watch and record 2 TV programs at the same time.Composite/S-Video and audio inputs, for cable or satellite set top boxes or VCRs. If this is the unit I have, I can not do that. I am 1100 miles from home but found this on Hauppauge Two analog tuners and hardware encoders:Dual built-in high quality hardware MPEG-2 encoders, so your PC continues to run at full speed while watching, pausing and recording analog cable TVDual 125 channel cable ready TV tuners built-in. With dbx-TV stereo decoder, for great TV sound.Built-in cable TV splitter allows you to make one connection to cable TV but watch and record 2 TV programs at the same time.Composite/S-Video and audio inputs, for cable or... » Read More If this is the unit I have, I can not do that. I am 1100 miles from home but found this on Hauppauge Two analog tuners and hardware encoders:Dual built-in high quality hardware MPEG-2 encoders, so your PC continues to run at full speed while watching, pausing and recording analog cable TVDual 125 channel cable ready TV tuners built-in. With dbx-TV stereo decoder, for great TV sound.Built-in cable TV splitter allows you to make one connection to cable TV but watch and record 2 TV programs at the same time.Composite/S-Video and audio inputs, for cable or satellite set top boxes or VCRs. « Show Less
2228632
Hi, No, I just tried it and it won't do it. At least not when I just hit record and then tried to change channels, it wouldn't allow me to. I would assume it would be the same on timer recordings too. Thinking about it, it would have to have a dual tuner for you to be able to do that. One tuned to what's recording, and another tuned to a different channel, and I'm sure it's not a dual tuner setup. You can however watch another program that you already have recorded to the hard drive at the same time as you are recording. Hope this helps...
353792
There is not tuner in it so you would need a cable box or tv connected to be able to record broadcast content.We only use is for viewing DVD's and some older VHS tapes so I am not very familiar with the recording function.It has been a very reliable unit for us.
1901511
you would have to get some special cables to connect to your computer.mine is hooked up to the vcr.consult radioshack.they would be better able at explaining it
2199028
Hello-If you want to record a tv show off the air you need a dvd rec/with tuner.This evening I went out to eat and before I left home I programmed my recorder to rec the Natl news....which as you know is at 6:30PM.Mike
1285076
from what i understand you are suppose to be able to record from your dvr to a vcr recorder.i cant tell you how, but if you do a search on your computer it will bring up how to do it.
893179
Mine is hooked up to cable, through a cable box, and you would have to set the vcr to channel 4, to set the cable box to tape. Considering you have to set channels on it, with the cable box, I would think so, but cannot say for sure.
993521
Definitely don't have to, you could run wire to a device like vcr, security recorder, or any other devices. Another option instead of running wire, get a wireless device that connects to your recorder.
371152
I returned the item a long time ago, but I think you can actually come into a show already on the air, press "rec" and start watching, and then after that you can press "pause" and "play" all you wish. You cannot do this with a show that you set to record and then walked in on mid-way. Nor can you do the "rec/pause" trick while the unit is already recording a show - without messing up your recording.
2176883
I don't believe you can. I had 2 of these VCR"s and they never worked properly. They always ate the tapes and sounded watery. I ended up buying a Toshiba and haven't had a problem in years, but it does not record video to DVD. That feature would be in a model costing a few hundred dollars.
1480163
you should be able to do that. My mother's tv is straight cable,no vcr or cable box.
912000
I need more information to be able to answer your question eg. how are you trying to record shows?Do you have cable TV?
353791
There is not tuner in it so you would need a cable box or tv connected to be able to record broadcast content. We only use is for viewing DVD's and some older VHS tapes so I am not very familiar with the recording function. It has been a very reliable unit for us.
881333
Probably no, but I haven't tried. I say that because is only has coax input ans it is a digital only tuner. I suspect that your VCR puts out an analog signal. Look for a hybrid card, or one with RCA inputs.
2127244
There is no RF input, so it will not record off the cable. You could record with another device that included a tuner, such as an old VCR, but it would be cumbersome.
990793
You have to have a cable card in the device for it to work. Your situation may neccessetate some sort of capture card. This one is truly a cable recording device like a settop box DVR