I need a DVD recorder on which I can make a DVD from recordings on my DVR. And I would want these DVDs to be playable on any other DVD player. Any sug
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The following is based on my years of user experience with Magnavox recorders. For a recorded DVD (recorded via Magnavox recorder) to be played on "most" other DVD players, the recording you make has to be finalized from YOUR recorder. Don't know how to finalize? Not a problem. When you buy blank DVD's, buy Maxell DVD+RW. This blank dvd format can be rewritten/re-recorded and will finalize itself. Hope this helps you.
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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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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! 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).... » Read More 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! « Show Less
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You can't record with a DVD player. Try one of the excellent DirecTV DVR's for excellent quality recordings.
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When you record the video on the DVD recorder you then have to FINALIZE the DVD to play on other devices such as other dvd players. On your DVD layer menu go to Tools and there should be a Finalize option. You should finalize the recorded DVD after you finish the recording.
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Does your HDTV have an HDMI out port or at least component cables to hook up to the input of the DVD recorder? I doubt it does so it is highly unlikely that you could record from the TV. In order to be able to record anything you need an input source that has its own tuner, or cancels the need for a tuner, as this recorder does not have one built in, but without some type of input source there will be nothing for the recorder to record
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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.
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The one I have is only a vcr/dvd player and does not record. I am sure you can purchase one that will record but I only wanted one that was a player because I have a lot of vcr's and dvds; so I didn't have a reason to buy a recorder. I hope this answers your question!
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liteon.com use to have free downloads for their dvd recorders not certain if they still do. Occasionally you will see owners manual for sale on Amazon or eBay.
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Well you don't "record over" on a dvd recorder (it's not like video tape). You can press the "top menu" button on the remote. Then you delete an existing recording to make more room for new recordings.
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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!
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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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Sory this record on tape Hi8 and review on both Hi and Hi8 tape only. If you want record dvd you buy different ones.
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Yes, you can record anything to either DVD or VCR.I have been using it to copy VCR tapes to DVD. Works very well
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I have not done so personally, But I believe you can do that with any vhs/dvd machine So long as you have it connected properly. You have to be sure that your DVR gets connected to the VHS/DVD player, Then you should be able to record onto a VHS tape, not a DVD cuz it's not a burner. Hope that helps.
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Only if it is an external dvd recorder/player, check the compatibility for software version, and operating system supported. Good luck.
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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.