Has anyone had a problem running the 220 through the DirecTv HD recorder? I can't set the 220 up as the set up screen will not show.
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You cannot connect the played to directv DVR it must be connected directly to the HDTV or projector.
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Why do you need to do so? Blu-ray players are designed to connect directly a HDTV or a HD projector.
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I believe it needs to be connected directly to the tv via a HDMI cable. Using your tv remote, you choose the source of the incoming signal wether its TV, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, PC ect. Whichever HDMI it's plugged into, it will say right next to it "player". Choose that one and the player automatically loads to the Blu Ray player menu screen. When done with Blu Ray, go back to TV remote and return the source button to TV and your cable box or Direct TV will fire back up. I assume you mean the DVR from Direct. You cannot record from the BLU ray onto the Direct TV DVR to my knowledge. Hope this helps/
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I believe chewbacca is right. The blu-ray player should have nothing to do with the DTV receiver/recorder. You should just be able to connect the 220 to the tv via HDMI cable. You will want to make sure your 220 is connected to the internet (in-home wireless network) and update to the newest firmware. Other than that, you should not have an issue with the picture. FYI, I have DTV and getting HD service installed this Monday. Hoping it looks dynamite on my Panny Plasma! :) Good luck, let us know if you are still having issues. Firmware is key, though.
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I believe it needs to be connected directly to the tv via a HDMI cable. Using your tv remote, you choose the source of the incoming signal wether its TV, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, PC ect. Whichever HDMI it's plugged into, it will say right next to it "player". Choose that one and the player automatically loads to the Blu Ray player menu screen. When done with Blu Ray, go back to TV remote and return the source button to TV and your cable box or Direct TV will fire back up. I assume you mean the DVR from Direct. You cannot record from the BLU ray onto the Direct TV DVR to my knowledge. Hope this helps/ I believe it needs to be connected directly to the tv via a HDMI cable. Using your tv remote, you choose the source of the incoming signal wether its TV, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, PC ect. Whichever HDMI it's plugged into, it will say right next to it "player". Choose that one and the player automatically loads to the Blu Ray player menu screen. When done with Blu Ray, go back to TV remote and return the source button to TV and your cable box or Direct TV will fire back up. I assume you mean the DVR from Direct. You cannot record from the BLU ray onto the Direct TV DVR to my knowledge. Hope... » Read More I believe it needs to be connected directly to the tv via a HDMI cable. Using your tv remote, you choose the source of the incoming signal wether its TV, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, PC ect. Whichever HDMI it's plugged into, it will say right next to it "player". Choose that one and the player automatically loads to the Blu Ray player menu screen. When done with Blu Ray, go back to TV remote and return the source button to TV and your cable box or Direct TV will fire back up. I assume you mean the DVR from Direct. You cannot record from the BLU ray onto the Direct TV DVR to my knowledge. Hope this helps/ « Show Less
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I haven´t used in 220 Volts but have an awfull experience with it. The hard disk make funny noises, it turned off all the time, it freezes all time. I return to the seller, don´t buy this piece of junk
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I currently use 3 different models constantly (for hours everyday) and my favourite is Magnavox MDR533H/F7 Hard Disc Drive and DVD Recorder (2013 Model), with it you can record to an internal hard disk drive or onto a dvd ( I use the rerecordable DVDs over and over so I never miss a thing) you can also dub between drives in either direction and watch a drive while recording at the same time. Maybe the most impressive thing to me about this is that one SUNDAY afternoon I had a problem with the unit after a power outage and I called the 800 number which is prominently displayed on the manual and remote, actually expecting to get a recording if anything at all, instead I got a live technician that lived in the USA, spoke perfect English and understood the product enough to perfectly resolve the issue.. ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON!! I'll definitely get another one. The Iview that you apparently are looking at is ok too but rudimentary in odd ways and you must supply your own USB HDD and not sure if you can rig it to record on a DVD Haven't tried that yet, but the tuner is fast when flipping through channels. Good Luck!!
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Thanks for your reply. I've had mine for a little over 2 weeks and I'm able to record everything off the DVR. I had to call Toshiba twice because I didn't know what I was doing. Their customer service was incredible!! I will definitely buy Toshiba products again.Just wondering... why would you use DVD+R disks? Am I correct that those cannot be used again? I've used DVD+RW.One more question... is there a way to delete shows that are on the DVD without formatting the disk? Like if I have watched some shows but not others and I want to record more.Thanks for your help Thanks for your reply. I've had mine for a little over 2 weeks and I'm able to record everything off the DVR. I had to call Toshiba twice because I didn't know what I was doing. Their customer service was incredible!! I will definitely buy Toshiba products again.Just wondering... why would you use DVD+R disks? Am I correct that those cannot be used again? I've used DVD+RW.One more question... is there a way to delete shows that are on the DVD without formatting the disk? Like if I have watched some shows but not others and I want to record more.Thanks for your help
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Update: Watched a dvd last night (the same dvd I first tried) and the picture was perfect - even using HDMI 1080p setting! This time I chose "Anynet HDMI DVD" from the source list on my tv settings, which I don't remember being an option before. I previously chose "DVI". I wonder if that made the difference. Hmm. Anyway....glad my dvd's now look just as great as the HD channels. Thank you for responding C.Woodruff. :)LadyR
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FYIThe Toshiba DR400 manual says it will record content at the correct (source) aspect on DVD-RW but "always at 4:3 on DVR+RW/ +R."Go figure. Might be something to look into.
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Thanks. That answers my question about recording off the TV. Do you know if we can view/play VHS tapes using the Toshiba DVR610? Other people have written saying that they haven't been able to do so. Thank you.
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I utilize my converter on my camera system. I have HDMI on my dvr and rca on two tv's connected to the converter. I had to connect the converter to the USB on my computer for power. Then ensure you select HDMI source on your tv. Also ensure you have ntsc selected on the converter. If this all fails, the converter might be bad.
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Sorry but mine was DOA. It was returned and a replacement of same model requested. It too was DOA. I never got to try it but bought the Onkyo instead. It feeds video directly from DirecTV to HDMI TV (Sharp Acquos) and audio to the Onkyo unit and to my very fine Onkyo receiver. A few problems understanding the proper speaker hookup were quickly solved by a phone call to Onkyo tech service, a rare phenomenon indeed these days!
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I have one I bought from Amazon, but I have not been able to function. I have hired technicians Directv. Nor. The archive, return it because it costs more money to buy another of a different brand
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i just received my converter, plugged it into my computer monitor (with HDMI) and the picture/ sound cuts in and out. The Monitor says "no input detected". i wait a few seconds and it comes back. I wonder if mine is defective?
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I OWN TWO SONY GX 300 UNITS AND HAVE NO PROBLEM RECORDING HBO. IT COULD BE BECAUSE I USE THE S-VIDEO OUTPUT FROM MY DVR. THE PROBLEM MIGHT BE THAT YOU ARE USING A HDMI CABLE WHICH HAS BEEN REPORTED BY CUNSUMER REPORTS TO CARRY ENCRIPTION CABABILITIES. IT IS POSSIBLE THE GX330 HAS BEEN MADE TO NOT COPY HBO ETC. COULD IT ALSO BE A GEOGRAPHICAL REGION SITUATION ?
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Thanks ! well, first I placed a new DVD + R and it shows that it is loading...... then I get an error on the tv about error reading dvd. If place the vhs and play it. I will hit record on the remote control but nothing happened. initially I had input from control to select L1 and EP from the control but still ..... I am able to watch on the tv what I have on the vhs , >>>> thanks
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I have Direct TV HD-DVR, 55 inches SONY rear LCD projection HDTV (purchased 6 years ago) and I'm interested in this HTIB. My A/V set up would be like this:1. Connect HD-DVR box to 576 by component(video) and optical audio(audio)2. Connect 576 to LCD TV by HDMI (my TV is old and has only one HDMI input).Questions:1. Will I enjoy the HD-TV and 5.1 digital audio by this set up?2. If yes, does it mean I have to turn on 576 whenever I watch TV?Thanks!
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Yes, I did! On the short side, where the power plug goes in, there is a half-moon shaped hole with nothing in it. My tv screen is rolling and I think the dip switches are supposed to be in the hole, so I could switch to NTSC. Do you have the rolling screen problem too?
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Thanks. Seems like each of these makes has its quirks. I just gave away on old (4 years) Toshiba DVD recorder that did OK for its time, but the menus were very unintuitive, and the manual was in broken english. I guess I could always pick up a D-R410 at Fry's and if I don't like it, return for the Panny when it's in stock. Fry's also has a Sony RDR-GX360 for the same price as the Panasonic, and it seems to have the same ins/outs and upconversion, but I can only find one user review out there and it was bad. I hear that Sonys are picky about the DVD brand you use, plus they're the "source" for the industry restrictions on recording HD, so I don't want to support them. Thanks. Seems like each of these makes has its quirks. I just gave away on old (4 years) Toshiba DVD recorder that did OK for its time, but the menus were very unintuitive, and the manual was in broken english. I guess I could always pick up a D-R410 at Fry's and if I don't like it, return for the Panny when it's in stock. Fry's also has a Sony RDR-GX360 for the same price as the Panasonic, and it seems to have the same ins/outs and upconversion, but I can only find one user review out there and it was bad. I hear that Sonys are picky about the DVD brand you use, plus they're the... » Read More Thanks. Seems like each of these makes has its quirks. I just gave away on old (4 years) Toshiba DVD recorder that did OK for its time, but the menus were very unintuitive, and the manual was in broken english. I guess I could always pick up a D-R410 at Fry's and if I don't like it, return for the Panny when it's in stock. Fry's also has a Sony RDR-GX360 for the same price as the Panasonic, and it seems to have the same ins/outs and upconversion, but I can only find one user review out there and it was bad. I hear that Sonys are picky about the DVD brand you use, plus they're the "source" for the industry restrictions on recording HD, so I don't want to support them. « Show Less
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I don't know but what I do know is the HDMI input that connects to my DirectV box quit working two days ago. I initially assumed it was a DirectV problem but ultimately determined the problem was with the 4 month old Denon AVR-E200. So to have it repaired I have to ship it to them. This is my first and last Denon product. I have had several Sony's over the last 15 years and never a technical problem.