Has anyone been able to play/view a VHS tape? Customers have written that they have not figured out how to view/play a VHS tape. Our old VCR died recently and we are interested in purchasing this one. We want the ability to dub and we still want to be able to watch some old VHS tapes (Copyrighted). Can you watch a VHS tape on this machine (Toshiba DVR610)? Has anyone been able to play/view a VHS tape? Customers have written that they have not figured out how to view/play a VHS tape. Our old VCR died recently and we are interested in purchasing this... » Read More Has anyone been able to play/view a VHS tape? Customers have written that they have not figured out how to view/play a VHS tape. Our old VCR died recently and we are interested in purchasing this one. We want the ability to dub and we still want to be able to watch some old VHS tapes (Copyrighted). Can you watch a VHS tape on this machine (Toshiba DVR610)? « Show Less
2013861
You're welcome. I guess I learned more than I realized from having to set this thing up for my parents over the holiday! I already have a working VCR but I may just buy one of these for myself.
2013862
My VCR is also still working, but I fear any day it will "konk out" and I'll be lost. I also use a portable DVD player which is OK, but it would be nice to have an "all in one" which would be relatively easy to install and would still enable me to record shows directly from the TV without a hassle. I only have the very basic cable system (no separate box or satellite).
2013863
I am thinking about buying the Toshiba D-VR610. I have read your replies and they are very good. You seem to be honest and knowledgeable in your assessment of this product. Thanks for your input.Walter C.
2013864
Can you record to the VHS from the TV? I frequently set the VCR to record a show if I'm out, but would not be interested in keeping it forever. I do not have a cable "box" or satellite.
2013865
Thanks! The only real gripe that I remember is that a DVD is a little slow to load when you put it in. When I get around to buying one myself though, I probably won't use it as my main DVD player anyway, but I'll write up a full review.
2013866
As it goes with any VCR, yes, you can record from the TV so long as you set it up to have the TV signal go through the unit. There's no coaxial cable input on the D-VR610, but it does have HDMI and RCA cable inputs.
199013
I haven't recorded on this machine yet, which I purchased to replace the discontinued model with a built - in tuner. I could not play back DVD- disks recorded on that machine. Some dvd+ disks recorded on that machine seemed to go bad after a lot of use, as well. The lightly used vcr is what failed completely. I liked having the controls on the box, which Toshiba did not have.
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If the machine can play the VHS tape, it can record it on DVD. If you can buy a DVD of the copy-protected item for a reasonable price, you're probably going to be happier with the result. The system has operated quite satisfactorily for all the transfers I've done.
2030775
I have not done it with this machine yet. I have done it before with an older machine. I have not checked the quality of doing two tapes on one dvd yet. I will give it a try and let you know though.
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I have done several recording from vhs to dvd without any problems so maybe if you could provide me a few more details I could steer you in the right direction. The instruction manual is quite complicated and it is easy to miss a important step so tell me what you did any I'll try and sort out the problem. If you have the instruction manual list the steps found in it so I can be sure you are doing the right things.
901487
Yes, that is how I'm using it. Obviously, when you dub vhs to dvd, it is of no use, as the copying doesn't go through the jacks, rather it is done internally. But, you can record to the DVD from a protected source and it works fine.
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Karen,did you get the 10 vhs-c tapes? I have enjoyed mine very much. hope you were satisfied with them.amazon asked me to reply to your note of thanks. james f.shoemaker. (jimfshoe716@hotmail.com) G
219875
I was wondering the same thing. we have never transferred them to vhs and no longer have a vcr. any suggestions for the easiest way to transfer would help.
370115
Milton, my daughter put it on a SD card I think it's called (I'm not the techno expert) and in order to edit it you have to have certain program. She has a Mac computer and it wouldn't load on mine. PS It was a total waste of money as far as I'm concerned. The sound is absolutely horrible, mumbly and behind lips moving, and it takes forever to transfer from each vhs tape cause you have to play it through. Maybe you have faster way to do it.
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Really simple mind HERE....so is there a DVD in it that you can take out and review daily and reinstall? I need a new system...using old tv with vcr..so I can rewind and watch the next day for camera in the back.... could someone kinds give me the simple way this works? Also can you hook to your TV and watch real time?
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I am able to see video during VHS transfer to disk. I have the VHS recorder out line going into the Toshiba recorder "in" receptacle, and then an "out line" from the Toshiba to the TV. check that all in and out connections are same, that is that each one is the Red, White, and Yellow RCA plugins for example. Also the Yellow video out and in on the Toshiba recorder is separated from the red an white audio in and outs. And of course check that you are picking the correct "video input" channel on your TV (that matches the number or letter where the Toshiba is plugged into the TV)
863425
You need some way to kill the write protect either by a "Macrovision Killer" or a digital converter. It will not Dub as I hoped it would. I have not tried to copy a protected VHS through the PC yet.
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I don't believe you can. I had 2 of these VCR"s and they never worked properly. They always ate the tapes and sounded watery.I ended up buying a Toshiba and haven't had a problem in years, but it does not record video to DVD.That feature would be in a model costing a few hundred dollars.
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Dear friend, to be able to play your recordings on other devices, you must close or finalize the session recording, if you don't do this may only play the DVD on the same Toshiba player, not on others. You can configure your DVD to FINALIZE automatically or manually, you must enter to SETUP/RECORDING/AUTO FINALIZE, or, SETUP/DVD MENU/FINALIZE, you can review the following link (http://www.manualowl.com/m/Toshiba/DR570/Manual/33009)
720873
If it is like the one I have; it is only a player; I think you can record from the tv to a vhs tape; I am not sure; try it and see what happens; but I have only used mine for a player.
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I never purchased this item; I do have a "lite-on" vhs/dvd combo player. You need to be more specific w/your problem so someone who DOES know about electronics can help. Are you putting in the vhs when you get this message on your TV screen? Have you made sure the tape is re-wound? Do you have the wires connected to the right source on back of your TV? It's very difficult to help without all these questions answered first. I recommend taking it or calling a TV repair shop; they're very helpful over the phone most times; if they're not, call the next one on your phone book or PC yellow pages. I never purchased this item; I do have a "lite-on" vhs/dvd combo player. You need to be more specific w/your problem so someone who DOES know about electronics can help. Are you putting in the vhs when you get this message on your TV screen? Have you made sure the tape is re-wound? Do you have the wires connected to the right source on back of your TV? It's very difficult to help without all these questions answered first. I recommend taking it or calling a TV repair shop; they're very helpful over the phone most times; if they're not, call the next one on your phone book or PC... » Read More I never purchased this item; I do have a "lite-on" vhs/dvd combo player. You need to be more specific w/your problem so someone who DOES know about electronics can help. Are you putting in the vhs when you get this message on your TV screen? Have you made sure the tape is re-wound? Do you have the wires connected to the right source on back of your TV? It's very difficult to help without all these questions answered first. I recommend taking it or calling a TV repair shop; they're very helpful over the phone most times; if they're not, call the next one on your phone book or PC yellow pages. « Show Less
1699883
Yes, for sure, I would recommend that you aquire an owner's manual, if you don't already have one. By using the dubbing funtion on the remote/machine, you can very easily record dvd's to vhs tapes, and, also vhs tapes to dvd's. Get yourself an owner's manual, online, or at your favorite electronics store, the instructions for these operations are fully explained. I hope this has been some help to you.