Two questions: how would you rate the noise level and, do you know if it is possible to plug in a VHS player to it? Thanks!
1184645
It's noisy. high pitch sound, but not unbearable. It's noticeable for sure, so try to place it far away from where you'll be sitting.
1184646
There isn't much noise from the projector. And yes it will play from a VHS player with the composite AV cable that comes with the unit.
1184647
I do not notice any noise when it is on. It will plug into VHS, iPods and iphones and ipads. It needs to be able to plug into you computer, we had to buy a HDMI cord it comes with a VGA
1184648
The noise level is fine just the fan and with the projector connected to speakers the sound covers any noise. You can connect the projector to VCR for playback using RCA cables
1641682
Yeah, it has a AV output - I tried with a cable I had but couldn't get it to work right with the video and have stereo audio, it seemed to only have mono with video; If you just want to occasionally use this feature this isn't a bad player, if this is something you want to regularly do, I would suggest finding another.
2075669
Having contacted Toshiba and purchased the item, I can answer my own question. It will play back VHS tapes at all three speeds: SP, EP, and LP. Tracking is automatic and there does not appear to be a way to adjust it manually.
104574
Whatever it is, it isn't just static - I'll be returning my unit for another one after I dig the boxes out of the trash. If the second one isn't better, I'll move on to another video camcorder entirely. If it didn't have this problem and the sound volume being too low, it'd be great. I could kick myself for not looking at enough reviews before buying!
917975
This machine has some issues and limitations! While it works and plays both VHS and DVD, it is designed to record only in the VHS mode and not the DVD mode, and the digital display is only for tracking the play of VHS tapes. The machine often makes noises in the play function of both the VHS and DVD modes which I find annoying, as I have to turn up the volume a bit on the movie to drown out the noise of the player. The Sony machine I had for over 10 years before it developed an issue with the DVD player was way better quality wise.
1275122
Yes, the S-Video output from VCR machine can be connected to the Video in side of the DVD recorder. Sound cables are connected as normal. The sound quality from older VHS tapes may be noisy. If you have a PC with a DVD drive, and software to edit video, the simpler solution is to record the VHS tape on to the hard drive, use the sound filter, and then burn the DVD.
1910569
Sorry to say that I ended up taking this beast to an electronic recycling station. It was a piece of junk. I have found most VHS/DVR units to be troublesome.
969364
Since no one else has answered this, I'll give it a shot. I'm not really sure, but I don't think you would get sound if you hook up a DVD player or a cable box to this monitor, even if you are using an HDMI cable. Also, I don't know if there would be any way to adjust the screen size and resolution to get the best picture out of the monitor. There may be workarounds for both, but I've never tried it.
1549012
If your Vhs player only has RCA jacks you will need an adapter or special cable but yes it will work
916220
Me too. I'd like to know if it is possible to connect RCA from say a VCR to view tapes on the PC LCD monitor I have.
26313
I have my JVC vcr connected to my Sony. The picture isn't great, but then again it wasn't great on my Toshiba which the Sony replaced. I plan on swapping a Panansonic DVD/VCR recorder player for the JVC and using it's hdmi out port with the Sony. The Panasonic can output via hdmi from the vcr player and I assume that is about as good as a vcr can get.
10612
No, this will not work with analog video(VHS) out. Only rca audio, digital audio and component video. I am sorry if my previous misled anyone.
1677658
Bought this and can tell you, only hookup to TV was the HDMI. When put in the VHS tape, no audio cables involved, the tape audio played fine. No audio cables were connected to anything. Not a thing. Only HDMI from Magnavox to TV HDMI....that
1901511
you would have to get some special cables to connect to your computer.mine is hooked up to the vcr.consult radioshack.they would be better able at explaining it
1351898
I have a dvd vcr player combo and it only had the standard rca connections. I hooked it up and it worked great. Even with a hdmi coupler between hdmi cables. I switched between the 720 and 1080 settings but couldn't tell a big difference but they both worked. It's definitely worth a shot.
281106
If your VHS tapes are getting old you may have problems like that. Also Head placement with "tracking" sometimes causes loss of audio and/or video. I would say the Video adapter either works or it doesn't work. The rest is either VHS Equipment of conversion software drivers. Those are my thoughts.
1955616
I'm with the others on this... Doesn't sound like it. I'm surprised the DVD player only has the AV options you speak of.