Bought this-seems great, BUT when I SCH a program to record & turn unit OFF, it doesn't Doesn't that defeat the purpose? Am I doing something wrong?
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Assuming that you mean (it's not clear from the sentence above) that it doesn't turn off after you do the scheduling to set it up for recording, I find that sometimes with this unit, I hit the power button to turn it off, and sometimes it won't turn off, so I just hit it again and then it does. I would also suggest that after you are done scheduling, you back out of the menu or just hit "Live" to get back to the current DTV channel. It should power down after that, assuming you are not scheduling a program that is set to start during the time you are programing the unit, but I assume that's not what is happening. The recorder does have to be "off" to record a scheduled show, just like a VCR. Assuming that you mean (it's not clear from the sentence above) that it doesn't turn off after you do the scheduling to set it up for recording, I find that sometimes with this unit, I hit the power button to turn it off, and sometimes it won't turn off, so I just hit it again and then it does. I would also suggest that after you are done scheduling, you back out of the menu or just hit "Live" to get back to the current DTV channel. It should power down after that, assuming you are not scheduling a program that is set to start during the time you are programing the unit, but I... » Read More Assuming that you mean (it's not clear from the sentence above) that it doesn't turn off after you do the scheduling to set it up for recording, I find that sometimes with this unit, I hit the power button to turn it off, and sometimes it won't turn off, so I just hit it again and then it does. I would also suggest that after you are done scheduling, you back out of the menu or just hit "Live" to get back to the current DTV channel. It should power down after that, assuming you are not scheduling a program that is set to start during the time you are programing the unit, but I assume that's not what is happening. The recorder does have to be "off" to record a scheduled show, just like a VCR. « Show Less
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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.
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The unit turns on when it starts to record a program. Right after you shedule a future program, you can turn off the machine with the relote. It should turn off, if it does not, either it is recording a previously recorded program or the unit is defective. The remote buttons are not very good. sometimes you have to press a few times.
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This may be a dumb question, but....since this unit uses a 24 hour clock are you maybe setting the time wrong? Such as setting a show that starts at 8 PM to start at 0800 instead of 2000? My unit turns itself on and records my scheduled programs and turns itself off until the next scheduled program.
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I thought it would be great but I had the same problem that you are having. I set the clock and it would show right time but would not do timer recording at right. The first time I thought it was my mistake but made sure the next time and it still lost it's setting. Finally give up as far as I am concerned it is a pice of junk.
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From what you say once program is scheduled you have to leave the DVR turned on. I found this to be true also. If someone knows a way of turing it off after scheduling I would like to know as well.
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You need to leave the unit on when You record. It would not record when its powder off.
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I bought this particular DVD several months ago and am more than satisfied. As a matter of fact, I placed a new order of the same just days ago. However, they are recommended in the Owner's Manual of my recorder. You may be better helped by simply calling the company of your recording unit to discuss your problem. Good luck, Lynne.
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When you hit record the first time, it goes into flashing pause mode. Then you hit record again and it records. After that it stays recording until you hit stop. That's not a defective, that just shows you certain settings on the screen before you hit record the second time. Mine has been working great.
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Hi all,I just got the unit and it does switch well. I have one problem though: once I operate the source linked to OUTPUT B (pause, click DVD menu, ...), the unit shuts off the B output and I have to reset it or reselect the B source each time ! Since it takes 5s for the unit to sync each time you select something, this is getting annoying ! It does not "lock" into the setup I want.Can I disable the "smart" input recognition/crap ?Thanks.
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Sorry, can't help, have not tried to record with this machine. But there is a record button on the remote, so you must be able or that would not be there. Make sense.
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I never wanted it to not turn off, so I don't know. If I am watching a show while it is recording it will ask me when it comes to the end if I want it to turn off and I can say no. Or if I hit stop it will ask me if I want to stop recording.
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I keep mine plugged in and it still records. Try starting the recording and then plugging it in.
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These cameras have very little intelligence and do pretty much what they are told. So if it is turning itself off at night then the DVR is telling it to do that. You will need to check you DVR settings and specifically the operation time. The camera is incapable of doing this on it's own.
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Yes, that is what I use it for exclusively. First I record a program on my dvr, then I play the DVR'd program while recording on the Toshiba. I have a component cable (3 prongs) that runs from my cable box (video, audio L and audio R out) to my Toshiba (video, audio L and audio R in). Works great. This also allows me to control when I start and stop the recording. Sometimes a movie will not last a full two hours, but will stop 10 minutes before to show "coming attractions," etc.
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It has it's own software and it is pretty good. I don't think it will run using MS Media Center.I have trouble with scheduled recording but I think it's due to a difference between reg TV and HDTV???I have experienced trouble with the unit heating up. It seems to get hot and then the recording starts skipping and halting???
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I found the same thing as Angie to be true. If I started it recorded prior to plugging it in, it would record. If it was plugged in first, then it wouldn't record.
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Thank you,Stapler.In fact,I believe my cable company,Insight Communications,is doing just that.In the forum at DSL Reports devoted to Insight issues,others have alluded to the same problem I am having.I believe Insight is including the "do-not-record" flag solely to prevent non-Insight DVRs from having full use of their capabilities.
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I was JUST reading through some of the reviews and one of the folks seemed to list this exact problem - though they were using a Tivo. It seems too similar an issue to be an anomaly: sadly the reviewer determined that after unplugging the drive and starting his DVR back up again, all of the problems vanished, leading him to the conclusion that it was the drive and NOT the DVR. Your best bet is to do the same - remove the drive and see if the DVR functions normally. If so, then you know the drive is faulty. Good luck!
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It's a dvr it's not suppose to turn off, it needs to be recording at all times
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I actually do not know. Mine records all the time when power applied. I have it set to record for 3 minutes and then start over for another 3 minute clip. Check your settings and the micro chip you installed. Is it still powered up when it stops recording? You could also have a malfunctioning unit.
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I've never encountered your situation, but it seems to me that any signals that enter the recorder should record ... if you have a cable that goes from HDMI to RCA. Good luck!
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My GUESS would be to record/transfer to DVD or other device. I have never used mine. Owner's manual says "for future use"? meaning what I have NO idea-take off cover & see if connected to anything-or hook to something that records and see what happens while it's playing.