could this be used as a tuner for a dvd/vcr combo that has no tuner? If not any suggestions.
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No this is only for distribution of a video and audio signal to four identical outputs. If you are looking for a stand alone TV turner. AV Tool has one that might work for you, it is model #AVT-3420 about $150. It has a small foot print with 125 built in channels. Hope this helps
314333
No, this is just a simple audio/video distribution amplifier. It does not tune in TV, Radio, cable, or anything else.
314334
No, this device is an amplified splitter which takes one video/audio signal from one device and sends it to 4 other devices with composite A/V inputs (yellow, white & red). It will work only for this input, the tuner would possibly be needed for an older TV with no A/V inputs and only a coax input. There are composite to tuner channel 3/4 available.
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This unit only spreads signals to different devices. So. What you would need is a Tuner with outputs for your dvd/vcr combo. Depending on your dvd/vcr combo inputs you might could use a Zenith DTT900 for off air broadcast.
642431
hi Lawrence,I used mine for a vcr.I wondered if it would work or not and came to the conclusion,if it doesn't, I have a paper weight.
970462
tunerless is for those like you who use a cable box, it would serve as the recorders tuner. (they cost less)However you can only rec one channel and watch one unless your cable box has capabilities otherwise.Ive read a lot about connections there is a multitude online I googled about it so I imagine you can find out how there. I wish I could tell you but I dont use a cable box.Good luck :O)
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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.
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I don't know. It won't work with my old vcr. So, I returned it. It might work if your combo player is new enough. Good Luck.
932014
No it had to have a tuner it, so you can watch one cannel as you are recording another. Philips DVP3340V DVD VCR Combo had no build in tuner.
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Not unless you have a separate VCR. This is just a DVD recorder. I recorded all my old VCR tapes with it, from a VCR, and it works great.
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have a Toshiba video cassette recorder, but it will not record without an "external tuner" can you provide?
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Hi there K.........how did this unit turn out for you? I've had mine for a couple of years so far, and it plays DVD's great. I gave up on learning how to copy a tape to a disk, but that is the one feature I needed to rid myself of boxes of old VCR tapes. (See my posts dated 2/21/10.) James says I need a tuner, however the inst. book does not mention that. Thanks for the help, Jeanette
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As far as I know, it is just used as a monitor. I don't believe it even has a tuner. Lee
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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.
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What model VCR/DVD do you have? Most TVs have AV outputs now that you can hook to to record. Are you trying to record from an antenna or a cable box? It's better to buy a VCR/DVD with a tuner already in it. For myself, I bought a separate up-verting DVD player and a separate VHS player as the combos are getting hard to find, and very expensive.
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Sure, not a problem. Just run cables from the video, left and right audio outputs on the back of your VCR to their respective inputs on the DVD Recorder.
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Hi Jim, Yes that is what I use mine for, I have hundreds of hours of VHS tapes that I shot of my family. I am converting them and burning them onto DVD's. My VCR has two composite outputs, I connect one to my capture card and the other to the convertor and the hdmi output to my big screen monitor. Works great and the quality surprised me.
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I really can't say. I bought it for the VCR part. I can say, this is the 3rd one of this particular combo that I've had and have been pleased with all three.
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I hope you read this post. I just ordered this dvd recorder for my husband for Christmas, (to go along with the hdtv and dvr service). I assumed that he would be able to record movies off the t.v. But on the box it has in little writing: an external tuner is required for taping movies off cable or sattelite. Do I need this, what is it, and where do i get it?
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I don't know anything about a tuner. As for recording shows, Did you have an instruction booklet in with the player when you got it. The booklet should tell you what to do.