can you set a timer and record a show on a analog tv
1686961
Yes. I have a model N55 and that works fine. The N50 I purchased through Amazon did not work........just beware. Found mine at a thrift shop and it works great.
1686962
I have digital tv so I don't know, but I can't imagine that there is any reason why you shouldn't be able to record analog tv. I think this machine was made in the time when tv was mostly analog. Good luck!
1686963
I haven't received my order yet, but I'm sure you can. I'm hooked up to Dish Network and all I do is program VCR to start at the appropriate time to the channel my TV comes in on, then earmark the program on Direct /
2191377
You certainly can watch one show while recording another IF you have a second antenna attached to the TV's RF (antenna) input. You need only to connect the converter to the TV with the supplied rca cables. Or you can connect a single antenna to both the converter and the TV by using an inexpensive splitter.
653416
Yes, you can program the dvr to record a show, let's say, a show that is being broadcast on channel 5 while you are watching, lets say channel 7 .
1965846
Yes it can record from an OTA antenna. And you can record in real time, allowing stop and rewind of a show you are watching through the device (cable or OTA). It can record in real time a show you are watching through one tuner and at the same time it can record a scheduled-to-be-recorded show through the second, timer-tuner (there are two tuners in the device). Will let you watch a previously recorded show while recording a new one. The limit is that it cannot record two shows at once using scheduler (it only has one tuner for pre-selected recording). On standard def should hold 125 hours. I like it. Remote is a boat.
454266
No, unless it has its own input source such as a converter box or cable decoder. Then you can record anything you want and watch something else on the TV. You also need to split the input caple in order to have two separate inputs.
322094
Yes, you can record the analog video in digital format such as MPEG and save it on your external drive. Then you can watch it on your computer or burn to DVD later.
1383681
yes, the tv needs to be turned on and on the channel that you want to record.
318095
I dont' know if you have received an answer...IF you use a cable box....run cable from box thru VCR then to TV. then you can record and watch at the same time. IF you have a new TV.....it is getting harder and harder to record shows...I can only record from my cable box OR an older analog TV. It is only a matter of time before we wont' be able to record a TV show...big box stores no longer carry DVD recorders....I suspect mixing the signal to prevent recording is in our future. Good luck
2066812
I'll make a guess of an answer, but I don't have cable connected to my unit (used for broadcast stations). I would assume what's missing is the automatic scheduling of shows. In other words no built in TV guide. You'll have to find out when your show is airing and then set the recorder to record by date a time. That's how I use my recorder on broadcast TV.
2043341
This tuner will ONLY convert analog TV signals. It will not convert digital TV signals.
1340383
You can use it like an old VCR -- record by times etc... But the guide (show listings) will be empty. Also -- if it is a Series 2 the HD will not look great as the TiVo does not support HD.
909635
I am not sure there are no buttons for recording of shows I do know this it made it possible for my Mom (91) to watch tv again
353791
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.
566073
The changeover in February only affects off-air broadcasts (those picked up using an antenna). If you have cable (CATV) of any kind you don't have to be concerned about it. In fact, the tuner in this unit will tune digital off-air signals so it could be used in any case, eliminating the need for a converter for an analog TV. Simply connect the cable from the wall to the recorder and than use the highest quality input available on your TV to connect the recorder to the set. Your set will probably need at least a composite (Yellow/Red/White RCA) input. The description lists a coax (antenna) output but it is probably a pass through and will not modulate onto channel 3 or 4 the way old VCR's would. Unless you have very old set this wont be an issue.
723851
You can watch a program in play-back while recording another. The power must be on to record. You have a selection of frequency such as daily or Mon-Fri.
130733
Yes. With an old-fashioned TV antenna hooked up to the unit, its built-in DTV tuner (like the one Congress, in their infinite wisdom, basically forced everyone to buy in order to be able to use their old TV's and VCR's at all) will pick up local TV stations, which you can then record on the unit. There's a timer function allowing you to record programs automatically (as you could with your old VCR). Additionally, it automatically records whatever you're watching from the time you turn it on, saving up to 6 hours. When you turn off the unit, that part all "disappears" -- UNLESS, you decide before you turn it off that you want to keep all or part of it. You just have to know from the instructions how to transfer that to the built-in hard drive. One disadvantage is that, unlike your typical old TV-and-VCR hookup, you CANNOT watch one program while at the same time recording another, since the unit has the only tuner that works... unless you have one of the newer TV's with a built-in DTV tuner, and you know how to hook up the two units to take advantage of that function. Or you can get extra units to simultaneously record (or watch) separate channels. I have 2 units both hooked up to the single antenna through a splitter, with a switch to select which one I want to watch through my single old-fashioned "functionless-tuner" 50-inch TV. I also have quite a nice old-fashioned TV antenna mounted outside. Rabbit ears will work, too. It depends on the strength of the local TV signals. And just to be extra clear, I do NOT have any type of cable or satellite TV service in my house. (IMHO, there are a million better uses for my money than that.) Nevertheless, it seems to me (and someone correct me if I'm wrong) you could probably manage to hook up any cable or satellite service to it and record or watch that, too.
2136588
Yes it will give you a short list of the showing coming up. Scroll down and select the ones you want to record. The menu covers about 6 hours or so but you can program it to record days in advance. I look up my local TV stations programming on the internet to set that.