Can I pause live TV and then play/fast forward into the live recording, or does this only record so you can watch it later.
371152
I returned the item a long time ago, but I think you can actually come into a show already on the air, press "rec" and start watching, and then after that you can press "pause" and "play" all you wish. You cannot do this with a show that you set to record and then walked in on mid-way. Nor can you do the "rec/pause" trick while the unit is already recording a show - without messing up your recording.
653416
Yes, you can program the dvr to record a show, let's say, a show that is being broadcast on channel 5 while you are watching, lets say channel 7 .
318095
I dont' know if you have received an answer...IF you use a cable box....run cable from box thru VCR then to TV. then you can record and watch at the same time. IF you have a new TV.....it is getting harder and harder to record shows...I can only record from my cable box OR an older analog TV. It is only a matter of time before we wont' be able to record a TV show...big box stores no longer carry DVD recorders....I suspect mixing the signal to prevent recording is in our future. Good luck
34814
Yes, you can watch one channel and record another as long as you connect this product to an HDTV and set the modulation mode under the channel search menu to Loop Through. Although, you cannot watch a PREVIOUSLY recorded show while recording another channel.
629751
In the review posted by Timothy Mc, he mentions that "Pausing live TV takes several steps. Instead of just pressing a pause button on the remote that automatically puts the live program in time shift mode, one presses a button on the remote that then prompts you if you want to timeshift. If so, then you choose for how long. I like 60 minutes". This sounds like a Yes and No answer, apparently you CAN pause it, but it sounds like maybe only for 60 minutes or whatever time you choose (Up to 4 hours with latest firmware upgrade). Hope this helps.
2228634
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.
907812
Only if you sit with it and fast forward through the commercials on your dvr remote and hit stop on the dvd recorder. Or just let it record you fast forwarding. I just dont worry about it. I just hit the ez record button untill it displays 30 min or 1 hour after hitting play on the dvr and come back in an hour and do it again. Note: You need to set up the recording mode to fit your space needs. I do the one that lets 2 hours on a single dvd and it looks crisp.
376248
When you program it to record a show, it will turn itself on to record the show and then back off when done. If you want to record something that's already started, change to the right channel, and just hit the record button.
484
yes you can record one channel while watching another if you have a direct connection to an antenna or cable drop.when using a cable box or external tuner you cannot.
395840
During the recording of videos there is no pause button. However the starting and stopping of the recording is very fast. During playback of recorded videos it is possible to pause the playback and then resume playing the video.
2277832
Yes. It streams the program while it is being recorded. There is a few second delay.
1351120
The unit should record the show from the original broadcast and it should play back exactly how it was recorded.I don't believe this unit has any extra "features." Leave those up to your TV.
807280
Yes, you can pause at any time. Until you intentionally create a new recording it will continue to record on the same file.
1451420
No. It will come out of standby to record an event but you can't change channel or watch a previous recording while it records. Press info on the remote to hide the "rec 00:00:00" message from the top left corner if you want to watch as it records.
2136589
From the other answers, my understanding is that this does NOT allow the use of a program guide (like many others) to record things in the next couple weeks or as a series. I rarely want to set a recording within 6 hours of the actual time. It sounds like most of my recordings would need to be set by time slot and channel like an old VCR. Is this right?
1115520
It can record one show at a time (it only has one tuner). While recording, that's the only live tv channel you can watch, but you can watch other previously recorded items. The recording limit is based on the size of the hard drive you connect. The Simple.tv does not include storage space, you will need a USB hard drive in order to record shows.
1686885
you need some kind of outside device. It doesnt record its just plug in, turn on the tv and you have live feed.