Can you record to DVD from a HHD
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Mark, Do you mean Hybrid Hard Drive? The only hard drive this unit will allow you to record from is the internal hard drive. The internal drive is a mechanical spinning drive type. This Panasonic will not allow any external drive either because the Linux software is only programmed for what resides inside the machine. Serious re-programming would be required to accommodate hardware other than what's inside. Hope this helps you.
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YES!.....You can DEFINITELY record from the unit's HDD onto a DVD-R.....(and also VICE-VERSA)! You can also record from the unit's HDD onto other formats, such as DVD-RAM, DVD+R.
1727093
You didn't look at the manual did you? There is a page on the DVD's that this Toshiba will record on, unfortunately it's very few. Really to record you have to find disks that are cprm compatible. I emailed TDK about which of their dvd disks that are cprm compatible, and they told me they don't sell them in the US, only in europe or outside of the US. the movie and music industry has clamped down on people copying their media. Go to your electronics store and see how many DVD RECORDERS they have. You won't find many, players yes but not recorders. Even with such disks I tried to copy a movie from one of the premium channels and on the tv screen, it said it would not copy. Ten years ago it worked, not anymore.
1895965
FYIThe Toshiba DR400 manual says it will record content at the correct (source) aspect on DVD-RW but "always at 4:3 on DVR+RW/ +R."Go figure. Might be something to look into.
233954
To record true high definition you need an HD recorder which the DVD section of this unit is not. It is an up-conversion player that fills the video to the size of your HD TV but not true high def. The hard drive portion of the machine records exact copies from your cable/satellite box but you're limited to the storage space as far as keeping copies. It's a much cheaper option than an HD recorder and might be worth the shot. I have no complaints so far and use the machine a lot. Hope this helps.
464115
If you are asking if you can burn the VHS contents to the dvd drive, no. The DVD drive on this unit is just a player. Check out Panasonic VHS/DVD recorders. I have one that records VHS to DVD -- it works beautifully, but is very old and no longer available. You may be able to find one from a third-party seller.
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It should, although I haven't tried it. Most people want to go the other way around... Record on the hard drive (temporary) and archive onto DVD (temporary to semi-permanent to permanent, depending on the type of DVD disk.) May I ask why you would want to put something from a playable archived format onto a temporary unit?
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Yes, you can connect this Sony HDRPJ810/B to a dvd recorder to record DVDs. However, you may needed an AV cable (one end is a Multi/Micro USB Terminal and on the other end has an RCA terminals). This cable are not included in the package and are sold separately. Hope this helps. -Ely
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Does your HDTV have an HDMI out port or at least component cables to hook up to the input of the DVD recorder? I doubt it does so it is highly unlikely that you could record from the TV. In order to be able to record anything you need an input source that has its own tuner, or cancels the need for a tuner, as this recorder does not have one built in, but without some type of input source there will be nothing for the recorder to record
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I don't think so, this device suppose to enable connecting new HDMI devices into old composite connection and translate sound and image accordingly. To write record or burn DVDs using a PC would require a software like Nero Toast etc. These softwares prepare media prior to fit a dvd before it does it. I assume you could record onto your PC by this would require a recording or a grabbing software. Unless someone has more enlightened answer that's the best of my knowledge.
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I have two DVD recorders. One is the Sony RDR-GX315 which seems to reject discs at random ("This disc can neither be recorded or played") and will not record premium channels from the DirecTV DVR. The other DVD recorder is the Toshiba D-R410. I have had it for about a month and it has not rejected and discs and records successfully any program from my DirecTV DVR. If you have an HH Gregg store in your area, you might be able to pick up the 410 new in a box for under $100.
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I looked up the Toshiba product that you mentioned. I don't see a problem at all. Let me break it down by what I can tell from the product description. "One Touch Recording makes recording your favorite show simple. Just connect the DR430 to your cable or satellite box and you are set to record with the push of one button." Simple enough. Do what it says then connect your cable or satellite box to the receiver with an HDMI cable to the SAT/Cable in slot. Run another HDMI cable from the receiver to your HDTV. "With the DR430, converting and archiving your favorite home movies to DVD is simple. You can also experience your DVD movie collection in near HD quality with the DR430's 1080p up conversion via HDMI. Video up conversion up to 1080p resolution via HDMI takes your current DVDs to a new level, for an amazing viewing experience on today's HDTVs." If you were going to just use the DVD recorder like a DVD or Blu-ray player to take advantage of the up conversion you'd connect the DVD recorder to the DVD input on the receiver with another HDMI cable. You could also connect it by an HDMI cable to one of the available video slots. Either way would work. Hope that helps.
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YES!! I've done it with my Hi-8 video tapes. It was very simple, attaching the output from the video camera to the input on the DVD recorder. First time I tried, I forgot to select the setting for the source, and ended up with a little TV recording, but once I corrected my problem, it went very smoothly.
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Yes it is very easy to do, just make sure; When dubbing Vsh to Dvd, choose when recording dubbing Vsh to Dvd' If dubbing Dvd to Vhs , set Dvd to Vhs.
1464449
Not sure! I recall the book stated if it would not record on some dvds they tell you how to reformat.
647690
That's a software issue. As long as you have the software to utilize either the dvd files or an iso, you can burn it to dvd
2165522
It will NOT record commercial DVDs to the hard drive. But it will record any DVD that's not copy-protected, including shows you may record off the air.
608389
Yes! It does record in 1080 hi def. http://www.hauppauge.com/site/products/data_hvr850.html