Do you need a tuner to record from the TV
591675
Carolyn: Yes. If you intend to record shows from the tv, any machine you buy MUST have a built-in tuner in order to process the incoming channel signals. Without a tuner you can't record from the tv. You can only record from other vcr/dvd machines or camcorders that are playing pre-recorded material.
591676
No I just hooked it up to my HD Samsung TV with the video cables only to watch my old movies
1913093
This unit does not have a TV tuner built in to it. However, it does have a aux input that could be used to display whatever type of video source that you would like.
700105
No, it has its own tuner, but you'll need to hook it up to a tv-viewer or its equivalent.
389798
There are 2 tuners so as long as you are only recording 1 show you can use the other to view live TV.
150454
No, it has only one tuner. However, you CAN record one program with the Mag and watch a different channel using the Mag;s coax passthrough to tune different channels with a downstream component (TV or cable box). You can also watch a prev. recorded show from the Mag's HDD or a DVD while it records a show. Info and help files here: http://www.avsforum.com/forum/106-dvd-recorders-standard-def/940657-magnavox-557-537-535-533-515-513-2160a-2160-2080-philips-3576-3575-a.html#post12244086
1446610
No, Ryan, it does not have a TV tuner. It has a TV indicator light on the bottom-left of the frame, which tells me that we may be able to add a tuner, but I've not tried. I hope this helps.
11559
No, no tuner. We utilize our cable box (Directv, non-HD) for the tuner. This is a second TV, so we just have the basics on this unit
533574
Yes you will. Since the tuner is digital, it picks up all the digital channels available in your area. I have mine connected to an external antennae. I can record while watching television then play back later. There is plenty of storage on the hard disk drive plus recording can be accomplished on the DVD. I trust this helps.
2109250
Hi, "Tunerless" means this unit can not be used to change or receive tv stations by itself. You must have either a smart tv or a set top box that serves this purpose. You can still record off air programs with it, however. These are nice units but I've found them to have about a 5 year life span before the DVD recorder starts acting up. Hope this helps.
2199028
Hello-If you want to record a tv show off the air you need a dvd rec/with tuner.This evening I went out to eat and before I left home I programmed my recorder to rec the Natl news....which as you know is at 6:30PM.Mike
150453
No, it has only one tuner.However, you CAN record one program with the Mag and watch a different channel using the Mag;s coax passthrough to tune different channels with a downstream component (TV or cable box). You can also watch a prev. recorded show from the Mag's HDD or a DVD while it records a show.Info and help files here:http://www.avsforum.com/forum/106-dvd-recorders-standard-def/940657-magnavox-557-537-535-533-515-513-2160a-2160-2080-philips-3576-3575-a.html#post12244086
625375
no it does not. the tuner in the unit is an analog tuner. i have a digital adapter from the cable company that converts the signal so i can record a cable channel. the only drawback is you can only record the channel the adapter is currently tuned into and for any further recording you have to manually change the tuner to another channel.
707735
No, this unit does not have a TV tuner. It records off the output of a TV or DVR box.
291999
No. It is a great OTA tuner (2 of them) that record in HD. It does have inputs for other devices such as a satellite receiver BUT those are pass through to the TV. You can't record the other inputs.
91578
I do not have a cable box and bought a DVD recorder with NO tuner. It does NOT work for me. It states it will work ONLY with an external source. (Cable box) So, one with no tuner should work for you.
1286769
It depends, the unit itself has to be tuned to the channel it is recording. My output from the recorder to the TV is HDMI, so it would be possible to split the antenna signal and send it to both the recorded and the TV, then tune them separate. My problem is that the incoming signal is from a cable box, and I have to use the cable box to control channel selection, so, I am stuck with being able to watch/record only one channel at a time. It will allow you to watch what you are recording, while recording (rewind, pause, jump forward, etc.) You can also watch anything you have already recorded while recording a new show. It depends, the unit itself has to be tuned to the channel it is recording. My output from the recorder to the TV is HDMI, so it would be possible to split the antenna signal and send it to both the recorded and the TV, then tune them separate. My problem is that the incoming signal is from a cable box, and I have to use the cable box to control channel selection, so, I am stuck with being able to watch/record only one channel at a time. It will allow you to watch what you are recording, while recording (rewind, pause, jump forward, etc.) You can also watch anything you have already... » Read More It depends, the unit itself has to be tuned to the channel it is recording. My output from the recorder to the TV is HDMI, so it would be possible to split the antenna signal and send it to both the recorded and the TV, then tune them separate. My problem is that the incoming signal is from a cable box, and I have to use the cable box to control channel selection, so, I am stuck with being able to watch/record only one channel at a time. It will allow you to watch what you are recording, while recording (rewind, pause, jump forward, etc.) You can also watch anything you have already recorded while recording a new show. « Show Less
684653
This model has no tuner at all. I use the tuner from an older VCR and connect it to the Panasonic DMR-EH59 with RCA cables. I set the Panasonic unit to the DV1 channel and let the VCR tune to my channel of choice.