Portable DVD Player with TV Reception? Does anyone know of a portable DVD player that includes the capability to watch television?
357354
Great idea, and think how useful it would be in eg a hurricane type emergency when the electricity cuts out and you're left wondering what's happening! (in our area radio stations just ignore hurricanes and suchlike.)
192951
Yes but only short distances. You have to keep refreshing your channel options...it could use a better antenna. Great for dvd's...fyi my remote does not work and I have had a hard time getting it replaced...they were to send out a replacement but I have not yet received it.
1152570
Yes, you can open the dvd player with the remote. You can also program it to work your T.V. You will need a power converter to plug in if you're in the U.S. They run about $10. You can get them about anywhere. Got my power converter from Wal-Mart for that price.
2272607
It does have the native ability to play DVDs, but I'm not sure about taking from or sending to external video. Mine is not cabled to be able to do such, but there might be an additional input/output that I'm not aware of.
1158031
As far I saw that TV has a HDMI port, so just a HDMI cable and you are all set if not the RCA cable included in the DVD Player work too, but I highly recommend the HDMI cable to really use the upscale functionality.
588857
No it cannot. It is not a dvd player. You can only play media files from an USB external hard drive or internal sata hard.
353821
Yes you can hook your DVD player to it but it is not a surround amp and has no video functions
936200
Only if you have some where to plug it in. I'm very dissatisfied with mine..all the wires from base monitor to extra monitor to watch is aggravating, plus it takes forever for movie to load. You need to buy a portable DVD Player.. these has to be plugged up to house or vehicle.
618093
You can use the DVD player anywhere... There is an electrical plug, a car plug, it also takes batteries. with AV plugs you can plug it into aTV for a bigger picture. I have a TV that I does not have a DVD connected to it.
1893058
The TV is pretty much ready to use on of the box. Although I would recommend something to protect your investment like a surge protector or UPS. If you don't already have an HDMI cable and your cable box/ DVD player has an HDMI output, then you can get it here for under $20. I did, and it works great. If your cable box is not HDTV, then you can buy an antenna to pick up over-the-air HDTV, if it's available in your area...old bunny ears antenna may work. Good luck!
1036824
If all you want to do is play DVDs, you shouldn't need cable or an antenna.You may need an internet connection to get the initial software update, but I'm not sure about that. You would also need internet/cable to stream Netflix, etc.
1094278
I love the RCA portable in question, however I have problems getting a signal or the TV stations. I watch DVD's and play my CD's. The DVD's are very clear and I love the color and the CD's have a great sound. I don't blame the RCA portable for me not being able to get a signal because I live in the woods but I try to use the TV when I travel and will keep you posted.
1615153
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?
314033
Don't think so couldn't find accessories for it or anything compatible to go the tv function. Name brand will give u more satisfaction. But DVD player works. Dicey on extras working rite out the box.
409870
I would suggest getting a new TV if your budget permits. Newer models have all the inputs you need to hook up DVD player/recorder. Otherwise you need an RF converter to convert the audio-video outputs to a single coax cable which will work with any TV.
2180381
The TV would need to have a video player program installed onboard such as a smart TV, check your user manual.I would just get a cheap DVD player, they are very low in cost these days.
2187377
Hi,There is no remote and it is not a standardized DVD Player to connect to tv or monitor. As everyone else are pointing out earlier, this is an optical drive to be install internally for desktop PC. Let's point out the simple thing, this is considered a computer optical drive, where we think you are looking for a DVD player. We know this optical drive is much cheaper, but it would not suit on what you may be looking for in terms of a simple dvd player or portable disc player. Good luck!