lack of Philips DVDR 3576/H I am considering this model but I am puzzled that very few vendors carry this item. Is the DVDR 3576/h slated to become the last mohican for Philips? I have noticed that few firms build a dvr recorders anymore. Another ominous sign. In competition to this dvdr I am considering the Toshiba D-R560. Its half the price and since Blu Ray recorders are not available in the USA this next purchase is a stand-in until Blue-Ray ATSC recorders are available in the USA. Any thoughts would be appreciated.Thanks in AdvanceMikeNew Port Richey, FL. lack of Philips DVDR 3576/H I am considering this model but I am puzzled that very few vendors carry this item. Is the DVDR 3576/h slated to become the last mohican for Philips? I have noticed... » Read More lack of Philips DVDR 3576/H I am considering this model but I am puzzled that very few vendors carry this item. Is the DVDR 3576/h slated to become the last mohican for Philips? I have noticed that few firms build a dvr recorders anymore. Another ominous sign. In competition to this dvdr I am considering the Toshiba D-R560. Its half the price and since Blu Ray recorders are not available in the USA this next purchase is a stand-in until Blue-Ray ATSC recorders are available in the USA. Any thoughts would be appreciated.Thanks in AdvanceMikeNew Port Richey, FL. « Show Less
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I bought the last unit at our local wallyworld. The unit ran for 1 month then crapped out. I located another wall.. store that had 2 left, same price of $298.00, so I am trying it again. The features on this unit are great, so I am hoping that this will run for a long time.
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Hello PhoneMatt -Wow, too bad Philips is dropping this model .....Toshiba here I come...Mike
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Yep, it's the end of the road for Philips in the consumer electronics field. They are totally out of 3576's, have been since October. What's left is the stock that has been shipped to retailers. They will also not honor the warranty. They do no repairs, just replacements. Since there are no replacements, if your unit breaks within a year, they will buy it back. After a year... guess you're on your own.
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Why has Amazon's price rocketed? Wallycom is still selling them for $298. They were in stock there a few days ago, but are now out. I don't understand the panic just yet.
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Bought one around Christmas and absolutely love it. Just found one at W----rt for around $300. Cheapest I've found since, even cheaper than ebay. Good luck.
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I just noticed that Wallycom is no longer offering the 3576 online. It is not just "out of stock online", it is now "not sold online". May the price gouging continue.
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No hard drive in the Toshiba. It looks like the Philips has been discontinued so the only ones available are the last remaining units at the big dollar stores. You could have bought a truck load last month for $294 (great value), now the only businesses selling them are asking $599.
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We had to return that DVD recorder as it didn't work. They were then out of stock, so I ended up getting just a Phillips DVD player instead. (It's been great!)Sorry, I can't help you.Suggestion though - Contact.the Phillips website and you can pull up the different manuals for every model. See if they show you the different ways to configure the wiring. You'll have your answer. If not - call their customer help line/contact number and give them the model number. They can tell you. Hope this helps.
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Well I finally got my reply, and here it is..."...We understand that you would like to know if the DVDR3576H/37 will give you the option to record and watch television at the same time. This particular unit does not have that option. Please visit our web site at www.p4c.philips.com to view additonal DVDR that will be more suitable."We've come along way since the analog/VCR age...NOT!! I don't normally have a call to watch the very same show I am recording. How lame is that. I guess I'll just keep looking. From the horses mouth...I guess that ends this thread.
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I too have bought a sony and could not record on it because of copy protection. What good is a dvd recorder if you can't record on it.
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I really know it's tempermental as for the sd card, jpeg only.I have so many devices hooked into my panasonic hd tv system and I have only do dvd from vcr tapes editings. approx. 5000 plus. although dmr-ez28 is the best dvd recorder I ever used, AND OF COURSE i'M EXTREME USER, THE DMR-EZ28 ONLY LAST 14 MONTHS, EACH. 6 UNITS SINCE IT FIRST CAME ON THE MARKET, SEVERAL OTHER BRANDS, NOT SO HOT. NUMBERING AND TITLES. OOPS THAT 5000 DISC, 20,000 MOTIONS PICTURES TRANSFERED.
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Sony made a DV mini tape player/recorder. Model #Sony DSR-25 DVCAM MiniDV Compact Desktop Player/Recorder-Firewire-NTSC/PAL. It has analog video and sound AND DV (Digital video and sound) outputs; that you can connect to VCR's or similar devices.They are often on eBay; but they usually go for under $200.00. There are also Sony DV camcorders; but they usually sell for more than the player/recorders above.If you do not wish to record any more, then I would strongly suggest you check out the Sony DSR-25. patdee
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I haven't used a Toshiba DVD recorder before but have been using other brands for several years now and just wanted to chime in on the R vs RW issue. I record a LOT of TV for family that chooses to not carry any actual TV channels. They only watch what I record for them. Pretty quickly, I decided to pay the extra to get RW DVDs because that made sense. It turned out to not make so much sense, at least in my experience. I can only re-record on them 5, maybe 6 times, before the start glitching out so badly that they're unwatchable. Some have gone glitchy in less recordings. At the prices I find, it's actually cheaper for me to use the non-rewritable discs. I've had 3 different DVD recorders that all the same problem so it's not brand specific. Anyway, just thought I'd throw that out there. Glad you got your machine working and are enjoying it. :-)
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i would also love an answer to this question! i'm finding it impossible to find a dvd recorder that does not connect to a tv directly through a receiver box..........i'm way past aggravated w/ the whole thing! why can't they make products as good as they used to?
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Hey guys, I am joining this conversation late, but I am looking for a VAD-HA for my H20 but the only one I found is one listed here on Amazon for $239. That seems steep, I've looked on ebay and other camera websites and no luck. If you know where I can find one let me know, thanks!
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Well, I'm going with this Toshiba recorder, because my Samsung DVD-R135 has some limitations on recording, like it'll only record on DVD- instead of DVD+, which this Toshiba does both, and copyright limitations got on my bad side, too, where the Sammy couldn't even record local stations off my digital cable box. I'm looking for a DVD recorder that doesn't have a tuner, yet, will allow for digital cable boxes to be a source for recording television shows. The Samsung does have a tuner, and I was dumb in connecting my cable box via coax instead of AV cables. That may have helped a bit, but I still think this D-R400 will do better than my current recorder. Well, I'm going with this Toshiba recorder, because my Samsung DVD-R135 has some limitations on recording, like it'll only record on DVD- instead of DVD+, which this Toshiba does both, and copyright limitations got on my bad side, too, where the Sammy couldn't even record local stations off my digital cable box. I'm looking for a DVD recorder that doesn't have a tuner, yet, will allow for digital cable boxes to be a source for recording television shows. The Samsung does have a tuner, and I was dumb in connecting my cable box via coax instead of AV cables. That may have helped a bit, but I... » Read More Well, I'm going with this Toshiba recorder, because my Samsung DVD-R135 has some limitations on recording, like it'll only record on DVD- instead of DVD+, which this Toshiba does both, and copyright limitations got on my bad side, too, where the Sammy couldn't even record local stations off my digital cable box. I'm looking for a DVD recorder that doesn't have a tuner, yet, will allow for digital cable boxes to be a source for recording television shows. The Samsung does have a tuner, and I was dumb in connecting my cable box via coax instead of AV cables. That may have helped a bit, but I still think this D-R400 will do better than my current recorder. « Show Less
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i dont know anything about blueray,,,never have rented or used a blueray device,,,all i can say this dvr recorder has been very reliable so far, i have recored several dvd's on it and it still works fine,,,,sorry for notbeing able to answer your question about blueray......................................................................
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Me, too. I have one that no longer records to disc, and I'd love to replace it with one that works, but not at $850. I paid $250 for mine. The unit, when it works properly is amazing. Recording to the hard drive acts exactly like a Tivo. When you are through recording, you can take out the commercials (about a 5 minute job), then transfer to a disc. (After the commercials are removed, you can fit 3 one hour shows on a disc in 2 hour mode. Yeah commercials now take up 30% of a shows time.) Picture quality was good, it recorded and played back in wide screen ( a lot of recorders will only record widescreen, the play back in 4:3),and it did an excellent job of upconverting a regular DVD to High Def, for viewing on a large screen TV. This was a product that they could have made a good bit of money off of, if they had promoted it properly. They blew it. Don't know if you are aware of monoprice.com for your HDMI cables. Amazon's prices for these cables are good, but monoprice has great prices. (I got 2 10' cables and a 3' cable for $17.00, including shipping.) Check them out. Enjoy your Toshiba. HDD DVD recorders are amazing toys.
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According to what Philips told me, they no longer made this model as of a year or so ago. I had audio issues that were "unusual" according to the tech. He was local, and I trusted him. However, he couldn't fix the issue, and Philips sent me a replacement. It was "reconditioned," and soon developed the same "rare" problem. They finally replaced it with a new one, but it was a different model (46") because they told me they no longer made the 47". It was a shame, I liked the 47" features (mainly the input selections and the digital audio out). The 46" is a good TV and I've been happy with it (no problems), and I DO like Philips, but this model has been put out to pasture.
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I'm with you on the Panasonic, but they are really hard to find right now. I did pick up an open-box EA18K from Fry's Electronics for $170, but it turned out to be a lemon (endless re-boot cycles when plugged in). The reviewer on Cnet compared the Panasonic and Toshiba side-by-side and the Panny came out way on top. Newegg expects a shipment next week, so I'll wait for that (at $169).While I had the Panasonic manual in my hand I did read where it says any incoming 16:9 contend will get recorded at 4:3 with the widescreen compressed. I don't expect it to look nearly as nice as the original when played back stretched, but whatever.Hey, thanks for the reply. I'm with you on the Panasonic, but they are really hard to find right now. I did pick up an open-box EA18K from Fry's Electronics for $170, but it turned out to be a lemon (endless re-boot cycles when plugged in). The reviewer on Cnet compared the Panasonic and Toshiba side-by-side and the Panny came out way on top. Newegg expects a shipment next week, so I'll wait for that (at $169).While I had the Panasonic manual in my hand I did read where it says any incoming 16:9 contend will get recorded at 4:3 with the widescreen compressed. I don't expect it to look nearly as nice as... » Read More I'm with you on the Panasonic, but they are really hard to find right now. I did pick up an open-box EA18K from Fry's Electronics for $170, but it turned out to be a lemon (endless re-boot cycles when plugged in). The reviewer on Cnet compared the Panasonic and Toshiba side-by-side and the Panny came out way on top. Newegg expects a shipment next week, so I'll wait for that (at $169).While I had the Panasonic manual in my hand I did read where it says any incoming 16:9 contend will get recorded at 4:3 with the widescreen compressed. I don't expect it to look nearly as nice as the original when played back stretched, but whatever.Hey, thanks for the reply. « Show Less
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I have burned with Windows DVD maker all types of home videos on Visa and Windows 7. I have combined my own music, Jpegs, and AVI video clips from my Canon Powershot camera. Yah, old school,but when my recent little used DVD died I was told it would be difficult to find one that would read my home videos. Well the Big box store said this one wouldn't do it, but it does and I'm going to buy another tomorrow. I tried it on an 1988 Panasonic and a Sony HD 40 Brava with excellent results. It even played VCR movies I copied in a VCR/DVD combo and played them too. I am really pleased with this purchase and bringing the Sansung back tomorrow. I have burned with Windows DVD maker all types of home videos on Visa and Windows 7. I have combined my own music, Jpegs, and AVI video clips from my Canon Powershot camera. Yah, old school,but when my recent little used DVD died I was told it would be difficult to find one that would read my home videos. Well the Big box store said this one wouldn't do it, but it does and I'm going to buy another tomorrow. I tried it on an 1988 Panasonic and a Sony HD 40 Brava with excellent results. It even played VCR movies I copied in a VCR/DVD combo and played them too. I am really pleased with this... » Read More I have burned with Windows DVD maker all types of home videos on Visa and Windows 7. I have combined my own music, Jpegs, and AVI video clips from my Canon Powershot camera. Yah, old school,but when my recent little used DVD died I was told it would be difficult to find one that would read my home videos. Well the Big box store said this one wouldn't do it, but it does and I'm going to buy another tomorrow. I tried it on an 1988 Panasonic and a Sony HD 40 Brava with excellent results. It even played VCR movies I copied in a VCR/DVD combo and played them too. I am really pleased with this purchase and bringing the Sansung back tomorrow. « Show Less
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I don't know guys, I still haven't figured it out. Reading thru other posts here is making me think I'm going to return this thing. I really thought I'd like it, but if I can't string together my video clips to burn to DVD, WHAT is the point? It doesn't seem you can ask this question at the Vado official site either w/out first entering all the numbers off the box it came in. What a pain, I don't carry the box around w/ me. They also do not have an 800# that I can find on the site to call. Frustrating! I wonder how many customers they are losing?
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Hi Alk, this Sony DCRTRV350 is no longer being manufactured by Sony, though you can check it on other re-seller. -Ely