can it record one show as i watch another at the same time: I don't know anything about DVD recorders but i was wondering if i can watch one show and recorded another at the same time?
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Before Comcast's stupid digital cable box I could record a show and then flip the channel to another while the first recorded. Comcast now prevents it- can't wait to dump the cable tv and go through the internet only~!
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Yes, we do this all the time! For instance, last Sunday, we watched the Grammys and I had preset the recorder to record 2 episodes of Downton Abby. We watched Downton the next night. I have never tried just hitting record, but it sounds as though it would if you are in record mode, then return to TV mode to watch TV. I'll try it, and if it doesn't work, I'll do an update.
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For anyone who's interested, I am now able to record one channel on my dvd recorder while watching another channel on the same tv. I have Comcast On Demand (box sits on top of the tv; see my post above) and after talking to the Comcast guy, was informed that we were entitled to two more dta converter boxes free of charge from Comcast. I picked them up last week and hooked one of them up on the same tv that my Comcast On Demand box is used. I followed the directions linked below to hook it up. It was pretty easy. I only hooked up one of the dta boxes and used the cable from the unused one on that hookup. You may need to purchase additional coaxial cables. This didn't take too long to hook up once the box was activated. It's just a matter of following the directions and diagram. NOTE: If you decide to do this, connect the cable from the wall to the dta box, then connect the dta box to the tv, plug in the dta to an outlet THEN call Comcast (or whoever your cable company is) and have them activate the dta box. Once activiated, follow the directions linked below to hook everything up so you can watch one channel while recording on another. Seems ridiculous to me that you have to go to these lengths to do this but that's how digital technology works I guess. Good luck. http://hometheater.about.com/od/dvdrecorderfaqs/f/dvdrecgfaq3a.htm http://tv.about.com/od/frequentlyaskedquestions/a/watchrecorddtv.htm http://z.about.com/d/tv/1/0/y/2/watchrecordDTVbox.jpg (this is a close up of the diagram in the above link)
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My VCR is also still working, but I fear any day it will "konk out" and I'll be lost. I also use a portable DVD player which is OK, but it would be nice to have an "all in one" which would be relatively easy to install and would still enable me to record shows directly from the TV without a hassle. I only have the very basic cable system (no separate box or satellite).
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I think it depends on what your DVD has as an input vs. what the output from the computer is. Sorry I'm not more help, but without looking at it, it's tough to gauge. Sometimes even when they connect up, the device to which you input won't record.
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Yes, you can record a show on one channel and watch another show on another channel. Or you can record a show on one channel and "chase" it, i.e. come home when you've recorded the first half of the show and start watching at the beginning.Or you can watch an already recorded show while recording a show. --Lee Gold
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Darrell. That I know of, it doesn't function as a recorder. Play back only. Great multiregion playback of dvds and blus.
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You can still record a channel as a series, or new episodes (confirmed) BUT, you must have an external hard drive attached to have the full capabilities with the DVR. This also includes the ability to record 2 channels at the same time while watching a 3rd recorded episode. You do not have to schedule every single day, to get the shows you want recorded.
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Except for I bought this model and mine records audio and video together. It's an option in your video recording menu to allow audio & video to record together. Only allowing video, however, allows for much more recording space
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I have used it to record TV, but after 2 of the same unit, 3 years old and it will stop recording. no matter what DVD's you use.
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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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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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Thanks for your reply. I've had mine for a little over 2 weeks and I'm able to record everything off the DVR. I had to call Toshiba twice because I didn't know what I was doing. Their customer service was incredible!! I will definitely buy Toshiba products again.Just wondering... why would you use DVD+R disks? Am I correct that those cannot be used again? I've used DVD+RW.One more question... is there a way to delete shows that are on the DVD without formatting the disk? Like if I have watched some shows but not others and I want to record more.Thanks for your help Thanks for your reply. I've had mine for a little over 2 weeks and I'm able to record everything off the DVR. I had to call Toshiba twice because I didn't know what I was doing. Their customer service was incredible!! I will definitely buy Toshiba products again.Just wondering... why would you use DVD+R disks? Am I correct that those cannot be used again? I've used DVD+RW.One more question... is there a way to delete shows that are on the DVD without formatting the disk? Like if I have watched some shows but not others and I want to record more.Thanks for your help
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no idea, you can record all the channels but you will not be able to look at each one in full screen on a DVR. The unit record up to 30 days so no need to record on another DVR ?
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Yes, you can. A tip - make sure if you are combining two recorded shows to the same DVD they must be recorded at the same speed, i.e. only SLP recorded shows can be combined on the same DVD later. Otherwise shows that are recorded at different speeds will each need their own DVD.
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Hi, No, I just tried it and it won't do it. At least not when I just hit record and then tried to change channels, it wouldn't allow me to. I would assume it would be the same on timer recordings too. Thinking about it, it would have to have a dual tuner for you to be able to do that. One tuned to what's recording, and another tuned to a different channel, and I'm sure it's not a dual tuner setup. You can however watch another program that you already have recorded to the hard drive at the same time as you are recording. Hope this helps...
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No it does not, the only way to record one channel while watching another is to split your cable (or other) connection cable one to unit one to tv or box.Ive not run into any that do that w/ out splitting.If you have a tv w/ digital tuner this shouldnt be a problem.