will this work to record from cable t.v.?
1945620
Yes, it will record standard NTSC Composit Video or S Video from your Cable Box. This unit doesn't have a built in tuner or any other automated timer. It can record 8 hrs of Video and Audio, but only manually. Good luck. manually.
1945621
I think it will only work if you are using an RCA connection, an HDMI connection or an S-VGA connection
1945622
That depends on your cable company. If you use a box to get video to your TV set the dvd recorder will need to be connected to the box. Warning, there is no standard RF input to the recorder, you will have to use a RCA connection (RED< WHITE<YELLOW) cable, some cable boxes dont have this capability.
758640
I never used this device to record tv. I only used it to record ps3 or xbox 360 games. If DirectTv doesn't have a HDCP protecting it you might. Other than that i don't know.
279834
Not real sure. But if your TV has HDMI input you might be able to use it to record to DVR. I'm not set up that way, so I'm not sure. Also check your TV for a video "line out" you could use this to record from.
2236068
We used this only to play VCR tapes or DVD's. I don't believe it could record DVD. I think it can record the VCR from the cable box but we never used it. We just record the programs on the DVR for a long time now.
210871
I use with a security DVR so it would likely work with a Tivo but you have to hook it to something to record.
2084429
I believe that the statement above is incorrect .This device should record HDTV broadcast since it contains an ATSC tuner.However it will not play the broadcast back as HD since the media to which it writes (regular DVD & VHS tape) do not support playback in HD. Ergo you lose some definition in playback.
353792
There is not tuner in it so you would need a cable box or tv connected to be able to record broadcast content.We only use is for viewing DVD's and some older VHS tapes so I am not very familiar with the recording function.It has been a very reliable unit for us.
887206
John:It will depend on what outputs your particular cable box provides and the services you subscribe to.Suggest you get the model number off your cable box and post this same question (including the box model number) in the following forum which is devoted to the Magnavox HDD/DVD recorders:http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=940657&page;=508
641006
I believe that the statement above is incorrect . This device should record HDTV broadcast since it contains an ATSC tuner. However it will not play the broadcast back as HD since the media to which it writes (regular DVD & VHS tape) do not support playback in HD. Ergo you lose some definition in playback.
73184
It should if your cabling is in good shape. In order to test my coax cable I hooked up a VCR at one end and a TV at the other end of my cable run to see how well the signal would carry. The signal was a little fuzzy but at least I knew that I would that the signal strength would be sufficient for my needs. I,m receiving 100mbps via the coax
321825
This will work as a recording device for any TV. However, you will need to use an external hard drive that connects using USB or a USB flash drive.
1507480
Yes if you split the tv signal line with a splitter and input the recorder to tv by either rca jack input on tv or hdmi or component input.
1261014
Does anyone know how to record programs from a DVR cable box (like TIVO)? Im not sure if I need a DV cable or if it can't be done.
241988
don't use for recording the tv! it work but cost more money to buy the cable!
901490
I don't see why not; I haven't personally tried, but I believe it will record on whatever type of media you have it (your recorder) set to record on. Goodluck!
115145
If your TV has composite video input (use the included cord with the yellow, red and white plugs) then it will work. If your TV has only the cable/antenna input, it may not work. The recorder would have to be able to output an RF-modulated signal on channel 3 or 4, like a VCR, but many devices don't do that anymore.
1419683
I'm not certain. I do know from my post that if you just have a cable (with NO cable box or satellite box) you can't record anything since this product does not have an RF in port, so to speak. I suggest you visit the Toshiba web site and see if it can answer this question. Toshiba seemingly no longer has "live" tech support - it's ALL on their site. Booooo ! ! ! Good luck and hope I've been of some assistance.