I just want to inexpensively replace a dead VCR. Will this work? Is there something cheaper?
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Remember this unit records to HDD and DVD. So you can record it to the HDD, but sometime you might have to copy it to a DVD if wanted to save space on the HDD. You can use the HDD as a VHS. The only way to transport the HDD content is to copy on a DVD otherwise you will have to disconnect your unit every time you wanted to see the HDD at a friend's place which is very impractical to do. Also when you record on the HDD, try to edit the title's name so you would remember what it is.
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I've had mine for over a year now and have recorded about 350 in the 6 hour per disk format (better quality in 2 hour format) and although the picture isn't High Def I can still see it good enough for me! Mind you I'm 64 and the Blue Ray stuff doesn't faze me. Just give me a movie with a story! Wayne Arthur
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If you have the camera there is transfer boxes you can buy for about $30, I'm sure on amazon too. You just plug audio/video cables in and transfer anything to the computer, then burn it on DVD. I have one and it works great. If you don't have the camera there should be something that just plays the tapes, may be hard to find though. Mini DV camcorders are obsolete now, should be able to find one pretty cheap or on eBay to use for transferring tapes.
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Yes, if your DVR has RCA audio/video inputs on it. This item comes with an adapter, that plugs into the extension cable from the camera, that has two RCA type plugs on it (one video, one audio) And these plug into the RCA input jacks on any VCR, DVD recorder, or a DVR. Mind is plugged into a DVD recorder's input A/V jacks and works great that way. BTW: It's output is composite video which might cause a problem if the video inputs aren't that type too
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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
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This item will work. However, to do the same job it'll be cheaper to get an old VHS player though. Most of VHS players have coax in and RCA out and they demodulates better than this product.
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Hi LilDilly--The manufacturer (Sony) always provides a remote, but somehow, things that happen in the life of the VCR separates the remote from it. Could be lost in a couch cushion, somebody broke or stole it, the dog ate it, etc. Seems being a remote is a risky job. I think the Sony remotes only work with Sony machines, so using it elsewhere would not work. All you can do is search the web for a used one, (Sony's model number is RMT-V402A) or get a universal remote and hope it works. Universals don't cost much, maybe $10. The VCR itself is a great item though.
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No it doesn't. That's why its so cheap. I used my old VCR as a tuner to record tv shows to DVDs, I don't have a DVR so I can't say. If you have a cable box it should work, a cable box/satellite box is a tuner.
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Yep, I'm gonna second Paul here. It doesn't matter what format the tape is (beta, VHSC, etc.), as long as you have the AV out it will work just fine. This is by far the best device I've found. It cost more than some, because in this case, you actually do get what you pay for.
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I can only say that if the slots fit the VCR then maybe...I can't say for sure. If it were me I would order the cord if I thought it would work. If it does keep it. If not just make sure you save everything, pack it up neatly as it arrived and return it.
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You might try it. I don't think that is what it was made for, but it does a good job from an older VCR to the new TV. Good luck.
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If your Vhs player only has RCA jacks you will need an adapter or special cable but yes it will work
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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.
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Yes you can make sure you set it for the proper voltage rating.But I would check on the other person's answer as far as the different formatof the VHS Player. Power delivered it will work.
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I won't be of much help. I inherited the DVD/VCR sans remote because a roommate couldn't pay rent and I wanted to stay seated while I enjoyed his stuff. I just sat on Google until I found what I hoped would work. It was a total fingers-crossed transaction.
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JUST DON't I bought one and it worked swell for about 3 months. Then it kept ejecting my VCR. My remedy, from the supplier, was to take it and get it repaired, that it was probably dust in the machine. I have had many, many recorders and VCRs and with proper care they last forever. No, they would not replace it. So........I'd say watch it!!
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I really can't say. I bought it for the VCR part. I can say, this is the 3rd one of this particular combo that I've had and have been pleased with all three.
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this is a very good question I want you to know that I'm on a TV antenna I have my living room TV set up so I can record on the VCR as look at look at some other station trough my TV set I have brought about three different band of VCR/DVD combo after about a 14 mo. the VCR part go out and you can't record on it I think that it will play a VCR tape here is why I like the VCR it record 6 hours are 8 hours if you use the DVD to record you can only can record two hours on top that you have to buy two type of DVD one is DVD-R is to keep what you have record and DVD-R+W is one you can look at and then have to clear yourself when the VCR do it as it record it I would try to find a way to get the company who made them to do a better job I think if you would like to talk to me you can call 662-334-3676 and ask for Rusty Clower if you are selling them you make want to see if you can get the price down because of the VCR part going before I dub them I have to have one with a digital turner build in fo it work on my antenna. I hope this has help you.