MDR515H HDD Does anyone know if this unit contains the copyguard function that prevents you from recording some cable channels ? I have a Toshiba DVD recorder that has a function that prevents recording of some channels that are receivable in QAM clear format.These are unscrambled,basic cable channels. MDR515H HDD Does anyone know if this unit contains the copyguard function that prevents you from recording some cable channels ? I have a Toshiba DVD recorder that has a function that prevents... » Read More MDR515H HDD Does anyone know if this unit contains the copyguard function that prevents you from recording some cable channels ? I have a Toshiba DVD recorder that has a function that prevents recording of some channels that are receivable in QAM clear format.These are unscrambled,basic cable channels. « Show Less
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I previously owned a Toshiba DVR that would record,to the hard drive,all cables channels.That was in the analog days.The previously mentioned DVD/VCR recorder will not record anything to DVD or video tape that is on certain cable channels (Discovery,for example).It contains a QAM digital tuner. Are you saying that the Magnovox MDR515H will not record the copyguarded channels,even to it's hard drive ? I do not intend to attempt to make DVD copies,just time shift programming.I know,of course,the DVRs provided by the cable company will do this with all channels provided.
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Darrell -By law, all DVR's sold in the USA (including the MDR515H) incorporate circuitry designed to prevent recording of copyrighted material, whether broadcast or, for example, copying a commercial DVD.
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Thank you,Stapler.In fact,I believe my cable company,Insight Communications,is doing just that.In the forum at DSL Reports devoted to Insight issues,others have alluded to the same problem I am having.I believe Insight is including the "do-not-record" flag solely to prevent non-Insight DVRs from having full use of their capabilities.
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HELP!I assumed that when I purchased this Toshiba that it would hook up the same as my old DVD recorder {which was hit by lightening} to my Dish receiver and TV.HOWEVER it does not. The audio and video cords work the same but my old SV2000 had a connection of coaxial cable both to the TV and to the Dish receiver and this Toshiba has no place for either.What can I do?I don't know anything about these tech things but I thought someone might if you can help me please.I called Dish Network for tech support but they were not much help.They said I need to call Toshiba support but I do not find any number to call. HELP!I assumed that when I purchased this Toshiba that it would hook up the same as my old DVD recorder {which was hit by lightening} to my Dish receiver and TV.HOWEVER it does not. The audio and video cords work the same but my old SV2000 had a connection of coaxial cable both to the TV and to the Dish receiver and this Toshiba has no place for either.What can I do?I don't know anything about these tech things but I thought someone might if you can help me please.I called Dish Network for tech support but they were not much help.They said I need to call... » Read More HELP!I assumed that when I purchased this Toshiba that it would hook up the same as my old DVD recorder {which was hit by lightening} to my Dish receiver and TV.HOWEVER it does not. The audio and video cords work the same but my old SV2000 had a connection of coaxial cable both to the TV and to the Dish receiver and this Toshiba has no place for either.What can I do?I don't know anything about these tech things but I thought someone might if you can help me please.I called Dish Network for tech support but they were not much help.They said I need to call Toshiba support but I do not find any number to call. « Show Less
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I just started TV service through our local phone service (TDS-TV). The installer said the box is the same as a U-Verse box, just a different label on it. I was getting an "unable to copy" notice when trying to copy from the TDS DVR to our DVD recorder (Magnavox MDR535H) so I bought this Grex-7.4 unit. I can't get it to work. I have printed out the connection diagrams from the Dimax web site and none of them work for me. I get the DVD signal to the TV but no TV programming to it. I'm thinking that I may have gotten a bad unit, but I thought I would ask here if anyone has any tricks to getting this thing to work that I am missing. Thanks. I just started TV service through our local phone service (TDS-TV). The installer said the box is the same as a U-Verse box, just a different label on it. I was getting an "unable to copy" notice when trying to copy from the TDS DVR to our DVD recorder (Magnavox MDR535H) so I bought this Grex-7.4 unit. I can't get it to work. I have printed out the connection diagrams from the Dimax web site and none of them work for me. I get the DVD signal to the TV but no TV programming to it. I'm thinking that I may have gotten a bad unit, but I thought I would ask here if anyone has any... » Read More I just started TV service through our local phone service (TDS-TV). The installer said the box is the same as a U-Verse box, just a different label on it. I was getting an "unable to copy" notice when trying to copy from the TDS DVR to our DVD recorder (Magnavox MDR535H) so I bought this Grex-7.4 unit. I can't get it to work. I have printed out the connection diagrams from the Dimax web site and none of them work for me. I get the DVD signal to the TV but no TV programming to it. I'm thinking that I may have gotten a bad unit, but I thought I would ask here if anyone has any tricks to getting this thing to work that I am missing. Thanks. « Show Less
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I purchased a Toshiba dvd/vcr combination recorder/ player. It is model # DVR670KU. I have never been able to get it to work. I have a Sony LCD Digital Color TV (Bravia). Even the cable guy could not get it to work. I bought it on Ebay (first mistake) and they would not take it back. I have had it 2 years and yet to get it to record or play a dvd. What am I doing wrong.
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This model does NOT allow recording to discs because the DVD player on this model is not a recorder; but, the VCR should record to VHS tapes. I have used off-brand VCR/DVR combinations, although each has stopped working almost immediately (probably because many of the inside parts come from the same few factories). Maybe not what you were hoping to read, but it'll cut down on frustration from trying something this machine cannot do. You will also have problems recording from discs to tapes since "store-bought" discs have copy protection. If you are looking to purchase a disc recorder, be sure to note which types of discs they can use for recording. Some discs can be recorded to several times (like a cassette tape). Others are like vinyl records and may only be recorded to one time. Plus (+) and minus (-) signs determine future playability, too. Talk with a salesperson at an electronics shop (like H. H. Gregg) or the electronics section of a department store (such as Sears). I like discounts, but often a trained salesperson is worth buying from so you don't end up with less (or more) than you'd bargained for--at least until you really understand the differences between models.
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To record true high definition you need an HD recorder which the DVD section of this unit is not. It is an up-conversion player that fills the video to the size of your HD TV but not true high def. The hard drive portion of the machine records exact copies from your cable/satellite box but you're limited to the storage space as far as keeping copies. It's a much cheaper option than an HD recorder and might be worth the shot. I have no complaints so far and use the machine a lot. Hope this helps.
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I just purchased a Toshiba D-VR610 DVD/VCR recorder (tunerless), for the purpose of copying my VHS tapes to DVD. Other than a poorly-written manual, I like the unit. I'm using rewriteable DVDs, so that I can learn how to use the unit without wasting DVDs. If you read through all of the reviews on the various websites (Amazon, Bestbuy, etc), you will find that this unit gets high marks by customers, whereas most other brands have various issues.
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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.
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No mention of it anywhere in the owner's manual. However, it does mention that HDCP is required to view pre-recorded Blu-ray disc which is copy protected. I'll have to upgrade my system to watch Blu-ray discs (I found this out the hard way).
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first,if you have the zv42### and you are able to record to dvd with no interference from cable or network providers using frequency blocking tech, it was manufactured at or before 2010. these machines don't have the software that you would need to record using hd tech. the answer is no.
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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.
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I"m watching a movie I recorded on a flash drive. So far so good! I wanted to cancel my cable as I only use it for the DVR function, I have been testing this on a tv not hoooked up to cable and so far it is doing what I want it to do. I believe the box has to be on to record though, but tv can be off.
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Yes I use a Toshiba Canvio 1.0 TB USB 3.0 Basics Portable Hard Drive - HDTB210XK3BA(Black) . Can record up to a few weeks for a couple cameras after you configure the motion recording in the camera setup. When hard drive gets filled it will record over it self. I also have the hard drive hidden behind a lock door for it does not get stolen or tampered with in case of breakin.
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Wendy, I asked my hubby as I had bought for him. He said I should tell you when we had a problem putting VHS on DVD as it was suppose to do, he could not find anyone to look at it let alone fix it. That said, he also says no, it doesn't record without and external digit tuner. He really is NOT happy with the entire unit and Toshiba. He still gets upset thinking I wasted my money on it and it was the one he wanted.
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Hi Robert! I haven't had any problems recording from my cable box. I've recorded digital stations, premium and even On-Demand with this unit. Yep, recorded 3 shows ON-Demand! The D-r400 is awesome! I'm using composite, because my cable box does not have an S-Video Connection. Picture is great and I wasn't sure it would be, although I'm not using this on an HDTV. I have read that some people have problems, depending on their cable provider. If your provider will not allow recording of these stations due to copyright, then it may not work for you. Most have not had a problem, which is why this unit has become so popular. Just make sure you hook up your unit to the cable box. The D-r400 doesn't have coaxial, so you need to use RCA audio/video cables. Follow the instructions on the manual for cable/satellite installation and you'll be fine.
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If I understand this correctly, True HD is sent to your receiver as a PCM signal, it will appear on screen as PCM multi channel. Eventually the toshiba machines should receive firmware updates to change this, but for now, I think that's correct.
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no, it does not. actually, I have had it over a year and it has never been used-apparently when the FCC mandated a completely digital signal after Jan. 31, 2009 it created a situation where the tuner does not "see" channels so they can be loaded. I also have a Toshiba machine with the same problem. This is a pet gripe of mine-none of the Tivos or cable co. dvrs contain a computer drive like these did; you used to be able to record to the hard drive, and then edit and save to a blank disc if it was something you wanted to archive. The fact that I PAY for cable and can't even do what I want with it makes me nuts!