I have cable, but no cable box. Can I record by connecting an HDMI cable from my TV to this machine? (Same channel on both while recording.)
2081464
That's how I do it. I don't have a cable box, either. My cable runs into the recorder and from there to the TV. I switch the channels on my TV with the recorder. My TV is always on channel 3. But I find I record lots of stuff I really don't want. I use Verbatim DVD+RW discs. They're easily erased but you only get the time on the disc back if it's the last thing on the disc. If you start erasing from the end of the disc in, you get back whatever time you've erased, as long as it's from the end in.
932270
Yes , connect the output of the cable box to the recorder then out of the recorder to the tv. When a DVD is inserted and you hit record, it will record straight to the dvd
2147801
I think so. I bought the unit to record in a room that does not have a cable box. This will record because the recorder has a built in tuner. However I have cable. Call Toshiba Tech Support and ask by model number to be certain.
2179033
It has HDMI out to a TV but not in. You have to use a triple RCA component type cord from your cable or dish box. You can't hook a cable or antenna to this unit & to record from TV you need an anti-anti-piracy gadget (about $85) or you can't record TV shows. It's a great unit & you CAN edit your programs,but the instructions are vague& poor & you have to figure out a lot yourself. I'd be glad to answer questions as this is the 2nd unit like this I've had.
153245
I don't have a cable box but in order to get digital cable I need one. So with a cable box, I can't record and watch a different show at that time.
1622868
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?
1652628
I do not believe it can be use for HDMI recording. I have had this for about a year and been just using it with my VCR to convert tapes over to DVD, Blu-ray or even just storing them on my computer. I have been using the white, red and yellow cables along with a usb grabber to get the video to my computer. Sorry for not having a good answer on the HDMI recording.
534279
Yes, just plug the cable running from antenna into the unit. If you purchase a splitter you can go one cable into your t.v. and one into the unit. This will give you the ability to record and watch another channel at the same time.
1184768
Ok, that's good to know; but not having a cable box sucks. I should probably do a VCR setup as someone else suggested.
527250
Though I've never tried it, there is a record button on there so I assume it can record. It's Tunerless, therefore there is no direct connection from the cable. You have to use the A/V connection, Yellow/Red/White
215928
Yes, you can split the cable and record using the coax cable input on this device and bypass the cable DVR box. The DVR coax output on cable boxes is analog; therefore, this unit will not record from the cable DVR box. In addition, only broadcast HD TV channels can be recorded with this device.
1594838
The device has an hdmi output. I would think it is not copy protected, but not sure about that. If not, I don't see why you couldn't record to hard disk if you have a video card with software that supports recording over hdmi.
235390
I have cable and can record, but the playback on my has been a B---h, can't seem to get the speed of the recording to sync with the speed of the playback. Don't get what the problem is.....haven't figured it out!
270474
No, I don't think you can. You have to have cable and a DVR BOX. I do like this DVD/ VCR-RECORDER. I HAVE 4 OF THEM.
389799
This does not connect directly to your TV. I plugs into a computer which you could then hook up to a TV through multiple methods. If you already knew that then yes, you can watch one show while another is recording.
1580341
On mine, I have the output from the HDR connected to an AV input on my TV. I am able to record on the HDR while the HDR is on the channel to be recorded. But, I change the mode on my TV to TV as apposed to PC or AV and watch any channel I want to.
2013866
As it goes with any VCR, yes, you can record from the TV so long as you set it up to have the TV signal go through the unit. There's no coaxial cable input on the D-VR610, but it does have HDMI and RCA cable inputs.