I like this system have a question does the dvr record and if so what does it record to, the cameras run to the dvr I do not have a computer would I run the wires from the dvr to a dvd recorder and then to the tv the tv has a cox cable hook up on the...
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My unit has a 500GB hard drive already installed, the cameras write to the internal DVR and you can log in to your Swann DVR through the internet or your smart phone (need a live internet connection to plug into the system) to watch live time or play back, you can also watch live or play back to a local tv. hope this helps.
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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.
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Will I be able to record shows that are stored on my cable dvr to this dvd recorder? Has anyone tried this?
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John:I bought this unit for my husband for Christmas and I just checked with him. He said that you can record directly from the TV into this unit. If you want to save the program after you have watched it, you need to save it to a disc while recording or once you watch it, it automatically deletes
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I have a digital cable box and it only records to the channel that I select. On my Toshiba, there is no choice to choose which station to record. Whatever station is selected on the TV, it records. Hope this helps. roger
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I have 4 of the GE 4523 security cameras going through a 4 channel security recording system, just do an amazon search for a security DVR, there's 4 channel models for recording 4 cameras, or more channel models for more cameras. Plug the cameras into the back of the DVR, which will record all cameras, and then run 1 video cable from the DVR to your AV input on the back of your TV(it will record and display all camera pictures on the one TV screen).
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if you have a dvr recorder for your tv you need to buy DVD's the cd's are generally for your computer and to create music discs but most people just buy DVD's then you can use them on the computer or your dvr w/ tv..... and they cost the same
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Sorry I don't know if it will connect with a dvr. Mine are connected via ADT pulse system, everything is then recorded on my laptop & iPhone. I'm not using a dvr with my system. You could call ADT directly and ask them. If you don't have ADT pulse system now you should consider upgrading to PULSE, I love it I can turn my lights on & off from my phone, arm or disarm alarm system from my phone & watch & record my home from my phone or laptop.
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Sorry I am just finding this message. It was a piece of crap and I returned it. Don't know if you can connect it to a dvr. It's not a functioning some detector and it never recorded anything. It was supposed to be motion activated and it didn't. Hope you didn't waste your money. Sorry I didn't see this sooner. I'm pretty sure I returned it before you posted this question.
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DVR is a digital video recorder, it is the hub of a cctv system. You can connect this to a TV with a composit input and monitor in real-time only. The DVR records the camera feed so you can go back and look at events from the recent past.
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The dvr you choose must have the ability to record sound. The unit is wired and coax cabling must be routed to your DVR. If this answer doesn't help you entirely; just ask another question & you shall get more help ASAP...take care
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In the sense that you can record programs like football games etc. yes it does the same thing that your cable dvr does. However it is not quite as convenient as the dvr. It works much the same as the old vcr did. I can fit about 5 complete football games on it before it is full. I am currently trying to find out if I can down load the data to a seperate hard drive with of course a lot more memory. Not sure if I can do that yet. I have paid for my unit a couple times over because of the savings compaired to a dvr from cable. I really like mine. That's about all I can tell you. Good luck!!
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T Kaz -- how do you split the cable connection to do this?I have cable running from the wall to the (Comcast) cable box (on top of tv), from the cable box to the dvd recorder then from the dvd recorder to the tv. I just talked to Comcast guy and he said the only way to watch one channel while recording another is to either bypass the cable box altogether (which would limit channel selection) or rent a dvr from Comcast (naturally!). I know there is a way around this I just haven't figured it out yet. Any details you can give on splitting the connection in order to view one channel while watching another would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much. T Kaz -- how do you split the cable connection to do this?I have cable running from the wall to the (Comcast) cable box (on top of tv), from the cable box to the dvd recorder then from the dvd recorder to the tv. I just talked to Comcast guy and he said the only way to watch one channel while recording another is to either bypass the cable box altogether (which would limit channel selection) or rent a dvr from Comcast (naturally!). I know there is a way around this I just haven't figured it out yet. Any details you can give on splitting the connection in order to... » Read More T Kaz -- how do you split the cable connection to do this?I have cable running from the wall to the (Comcast) cable box (on top of tv), from the cable box to the dvd recorder then from the dvd recorder to the tv. I just talked to Comcast guy and he said the only way to watch one channel while recording another is to either bypass the cable box altogether (which would limit channel selection) or rent a dvr from Comcast (naturally!). I know there is a way around this I just haven't figured it out yet. Any details you can give on splitting the connection in order to view one channel while watching another would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much. « Show Less
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I am not sure what is your question. I will explain my hook up. I have a cable (not a cable box in sight) that goes right into the DVR. From the DVR another wire goes into the TV. On my Samsung TV, I can switch Source to the DVR, and change channels on cable through the DVR, or I can switch Source to the Samsung TV, and watch cable directly there. I am guessing this answers your question as yes, you can plug the cable directly into the DVR. And because I do not even have a cable box in my house, I can record without a cable box and so you should be able to do so as well.
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No it does not record, what a surprise,buy a DVR so I can record and there is no hard drive, what a rip off
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No, I don't think you can. You have to have cable and a DVR BOX. I do like this DVD/ VCR-RECORDER. I HAVE 4 OF THEM.
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yes, you can record to a DVD with either the set time program feature or by just clicking 'record'. There are two buttons, one for HDD which records to an internal hard disk and one for DVD which records to a DVD disk. You can also dub a show you recorded in the HDD mode on to a DVD. It's a pretty cool set up and I like it better than my cable company's DVR box because it will record something like 100+ hours on the HDD mode so you are not having to always delete a show for space. You need to set up the DVD function to finalize the show you recorded so it can be played on any DVD player. I set mine up to do this automatically which is very simple. The instruction book is easy to understand. Don't forget to take the plastic protective skin off of the remote, it isn't very apparent and it is hard to read the writing on it if you don't remove it.