can this record if i don't have cable?
504497
You can record if you receive your TV signal from an antenna and you can record on a VHS from the DVD player.
1965843
Yes. This product can record both OTA and cable channels. This include the digital cable channels that have HD contents.
102376
Yes. The unit stores the recordings internally, so you don't need a signal to replay it. The unit will only record if it is receiving a satellite signal though
2092219
no, they just show a picture.u can hook it up to the t v ; so that u can c it on it.but no recording
1209578
So I can hook up my basic cable directly from the wall and record what I normally see? Without the cable card? Can I record OTA HD channels with the proper antenae?
1230084
I have used it to record episodes of t.v. shows and a few football games to DVD. I was able to watch them later with no issues. Note: I use broadcast television. I do not have cable or satellite.
183411
Yes. Just connect it to the same indoor or outdoor HDTV antenna that the TV is connected to. If its tuner can pick up the signal, it will record it.
1890786
Yes, as long as you have a tuner or cable box. You must have a tuner or cable box with Audio/Video outputs (the white/yellow/red outputs). I use my cable box to record to the unit (VHS or DVD) every day.
832022
Yes, you can. This unit only records when there is a DVD in the drive bay-I originally thought there was a hard drive to buffer the recording; there is not. Great unit, have using ours for a couple of years.
1883967
As long as you have an analog output on your cable box, you can record the signal with this recorder. You do have to to set your recorder up for nstc (from pal) initially. It is in the setup book how to do it. Easy. The 24 hour clock is the only thing I do not care for in timer recordings
352440
You should be able to record if you can connect it to your over the air antenna. I purchased a fine Philip antenna from Walmart which connects to the coaxial cable outlet and provides excellent reception.
1406606
No... I don't have it connected to my computer at all times... only when I want to record something of my DVR. But, this means you cannot automatically schedule recordings.
2020925
Mine is connected directly to the TV, don't even have cable! So I guess the answer would be "no". Just don't expect the VHS recorder to last longer than a couple months.
1410343
No, not aware the compatible receivers record. You can add an external hard drive to the receiver & use it as a DVR. The receiver must be on all the time for it to work.
676094
Hi Donna,I'm not sure. I only recorded shows from our cable box. It worked perfectly with that.
482107
They might charge you a small fee to rent a cablecard so you can access all the digital channels. With this device you can't use ondemand services. I use windows media center to record tv, this is not a standalone device as it requires a computer.
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.