Does not work with a standard VCR, even with "Frame Lock" either on/off on both the input/output. Works only if VCR has a TBC chip/solid 24 fr out - ?
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The DVDO does work with "standard" VCR as in VHS or Betamax with not special equipment needed as you claim. Perhaps you have a bad unit. All one has to do is connect the output of the VCR to the input of the DVDO and THAT's IT! The DVDO does everything else. And if you've got a TBC, then you don't sound like someone who needs the DVDO for VHS playback. How can one have a TBC and NOT understand the DVDO?
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It cleans up the picture, but you have to have a somewhat decent source, and a vcr is the worst. I will not make a vcr tape look like a bluray, but is will clean it up to or close to a 480 x 480 dvd
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I have an old Sanyo VCR hooked up to the DVDO and it works fine. The picture is not great because of the input, analogue, 455 lines and nothing could make it look any better but at least it is converted to the native format of the HDTV. All menu inputs were left in AUTO except the noise compensation which I changed. Does your DVDO work with other inputs?
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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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VCR to TV type connection should be great. Problems occur when connecting high end computer graphics to high resolution monitor.
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Jennifer D.: In case you still have this problem, below are the steps of a workaround that worked for me, and hopefully will work for you too. It appears that the key step is to temporarily configure the DVR to output only a standard-definition TV signal. I found this after trying to debug a similar very frustrating problem with my Toshiba DR430 DVD recorder and Scientific Atlanta 8300HD DVR. 1. Disconnect the HDMI cable from the DVR to the TV. (Note that the only way my Scientific Atlanta DVR would enter the standard-definition setup wizard in step 2 below was with this cable disconnected. Originally, I did not disconnect this cable, and I suspect that as long as the DVR thought it was outputting a picture to an HDTV that it would override other configuration settings that I made.) 2. Configure the DVR to output only a standard-definition TV signal. (As per the user manual for my Scientific Atlanta DVR, start this process by simultaneously pressing the "INFO" and "GUIDE" buttons on the DVR while it is turned off. This was pretty easy to change and then undo later.) 3. In the DVR "Settings," set the "Picture Size" option to "Auto Fit." (It is also possible to quickly set this by repeatedly pressing the "#" key on the remote control.) 4. At this point, the aspect ratio in the DVD recorder was FINALLY correct and there were no bordering black bars. Hurray! Record shows onto DVDs as desired. 5. When I play a recorded DVD on the Toshiba unit the aspect ratio is correct and there are no bordering black bars. However, when I play a DVD on my Panasonic Blu-ray player, I have to set the aspect ratio on my Panasonic TC-P50VT20 Plasma HDTV to "JUST" to horizontally stretch the picture, but this is a very simple adjustment that is easy to change. Hopefully you can perform similar steps to workaround this annoying problem. Ron
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I honestly don't know- the part ended up being the wrong thing for me- I was trying go S-video out of my old hi8 video camera to my computer (USB) but I needed the MALE end S-video (prongs!) This cable for sale here is FEMALE, which mean it has the 5 "holes" that receive the MALE prongs. So look at the S-Video input on your vcr/dvr- does it have prongs or holes? I suspect the latter. If so then, no, this cable won't work. Now I'm stuck looking for an s-video adapter :O( Hope this helps.
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Sorry, but no. Old tech transmits signals not compatible with the card. I tried different methods with both VHS and old Nintendo systems (from NES to N64) until I asked customer support at Hauppauge, and they told me what I've just said. Although it does provide S-video and composite adapters, old analog signals just don't work. Pretty pointless to include them, I know.
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Yes, I just bought a Toshiba D-VR610 for my parents last week, and we watched a few VHS tapes without any problems. I was also able to dub them to DVD-R just fine too. Initially I was having problems watching VHS, until I realized that this unit has TWO sets of outputs on the back. Output #1 has a choice of high-quality video outputs like S-Video, Component video, etc., while output #2 has RCA jacks only. At first I thought I could just use the high-quality component output for everything but I was wrong: output #2 works with both the VHS and DVD player, but output #1 only works with DVD. So if you want to use this unit to watch both DVD discs and VHS tapes, you have two options. You can just stick with output #2 for everything (which is what I did for my parents' set). This sacrifices some of the screen quality but it's simple to set up. Or you can use both output #1 and output #2 and route them into two different inputs on your television set and/or home theatre receiver. With that set-up, you'd just have to change the input channel on your TV depending on whether you want to watch VHS or DVD. That way you get to use the high-quality of the DVDs when your TV is receiving from output #1, but also have the option of watching VHS if you switch the TV over to read from output #2. In summary: yes, you can watch VHS tapes, so long as you're using your basic RCA output cables (included) and have them plugged into output #2. Again, the VCR won't play through the other output jacks like S-video, component video, etc.
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It can use Coax cable in and out like the older style VCR's. Not sure if it has RCA connectors. I am using a universal remote for it in my case no remote was provided.
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I purchased one and installed on my DVR box (SA Explore 8300HDC). The DVR recognized the drive and prompted for formatting the drive. Another reboot of the DVR and every thing works. I did not lose my previously recorded video. Thanks,--CY
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As it works with the TV it should work with DVD/VCR combo. If you fail to connect you should remove the batteries each time as a way to reboot before starting again.IT finally took me over 10 minutes for the remote to work and discover the correct TV code . Hope this helps.
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I also have the DVD/VCR combo connected to an older TV that is not HD, so I really don't know if it is compatible either. Sorry.
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I really can't say. I bought it for the VCR part. I can say, this is the 3rd one of this particular combo that I've had and have been pleased with all three.
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I have no clue. I use mine with a VCR & RCA connections. Mine has not HDMI connection points.
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If your tv has rca inputs [video,lft audio,rt audio] -yes,if not, use those on vcr and select alternate video input button [all vcr's have this feature] which is how mine is hooked up! Works fine!
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Probably no, but I haven't tried. I say that because is only has coax input ans it is a digital only tuner. I suspect that your VCR puts out an analog signal. Look for a hybrid card, or one with RCA inputs.
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I only use this device to connect a DV camcorder to a PC. I have NO experience with using a VCR with this device. I am NOT sure why you would need a Time Based Code -- all this does is convert analog to digital. Hope this helps.
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Mine is hooked up to cable, through a cable box, and you would have to set the vcr to channel 4, to set the cable box to tape. Considering you have to set channels on it, with the cable box, I would think so, but cannot say for sure.