does this record on VCR from TV or only on DVD
393893
You can record on either dvd or vcr from the tv. You can also copy your vhs tapes to dvd. In my experience this machine often malfunctions and I would strongly advise against buying it. Good luck.
393894
I believe that you can record on either the VCR or the DVD, but having said this please note that I returned this device because it did not work as expected.
393895
It's been a great unit for me. Your question is a bit unclear but here goes. I have Wide Open West as my cable provider. I have extended basic service(meaning that I have ~ 200 stations) I can record to VHS OR DVD directly from the cable as long as the channel does not have the hyphen/dot. Channels "2" through "39" can record on VHS but "59.45" only records to DVD due to restrictions built into the unit. The on-screen message actually says that "digital" channels can not be recorded to VHS, only to DVD. I take this to mean that once a channel number ceases to be a whole number it's DVD only. All of my channels are digital, including 2 through 39.. Hope this helps. It's been a great unit for me. Your question is a bit unclear but here goes. I have Wide Open West as my cable provider. I have extended basic service(meaning that I have ~ 200 stations) I can record to VHS OR DVD directly from the cable as long as the channel does not have the hyphen/dot. Channels "2" through "39" can record on VHS but "59.45" only records to DVD due to restrictions built into the unit. The on-screen message actually says that "digital" channels can not be recorded to VHS, only to DVD. I take this to mean that once a channel number... » Read More It's been a great unit for me. Your question is a bit unclear but here goes. I have Wide Open West as my cable provider. I have extended basic service(meaning that I have ~ 200 stations) I can record to VHS OR DVD directly from the cable as long as the channel does not have the hyphen/dot. Channels "2" through "39" can record on VHS but "59.45" only records to DVD due to restrictions built into the unit. The on-screen message actually says that "digital" channels can not be recorded to VHS, only to DVD. I take this to mean that once a channel number ceases to be a whole number it's DVD only. All of my channels are digital, including 2 through 39.. Hope this helps. « Show Less
393896
As I remember it recorded from both ; and upscaled in either vhs or dvd. But again it has been awhile. Hope it works out for you.
393897
It does record onto VHS. That is about the only thing that I have been able to figure out. This is the MOST ridiculously confusing piece of crap to operate I have ever seen. I swear to god, if you buy this you will be as frustrated as I am with it. I may just throw it out and get something easy to understand. (Who the hell thought it a good idea to take the "eject" button OFF of the remote! Do NOT buy this thing!
393898
if you have comcast cable you can't record ondamd at all just channels like 3, 6, 10, 17, 29, 57 , basic cable too
393899
It will only record from the TV to the DVD. I have digital cable sevice. The DVD will record to the VCR and reverse.call Panasonic at 1-800-561-5505. Also the price now is over 2 times what I paid and possible discontinued. I think it is only available from a third party or referb.
393900
I have a standard cable television provider, and I have been able to record from either TV or a DVD onto a VJS tape, or from either TV or a VHS tape onto a DVD. Personally, I don't understand the bad reviews below, because I have had great experiences using this machine. In fact, I used one so much for several years that I wore it out, and bought another one, asd later yet another one to use in a different room of my house. I love this Panasonic VCR/DVD combination unit.
393901
Yes but you need a converter for antenna tv because it has a internal digital copyright block for it's tuner.
901487
Yes, that is how I'm using it. Obviously, when you dub vhs to dvd, it is of no use, as the copying doesn't go through the jacks, rather it is done internally. But, you can record to the DVD from a protected source and it works fine.
1772882
Sory this record on tape Hi8 and review on both Hi and Hi8 tape only. If you want record dvd you buy different ones.
1263691
Yes it does have a record function. Just program your show ie: time channel etc. the cable will have to be run through the VCR/DVD.
1481046
The one I have is only a vcr/dvd player and does not record. I am sure you can purchase one that will record but I only wanted one that was a player because I have a lot of vcr's and dvds; so I didn't have a reason to buy a recorder. I hope this answers your question!
58409
This DVD recorder is for computers, not your tv. You will have trouble finding a DVD recorder for your tv. Try purchasing a DVR instead.
220456
I have lots of VHS I want to record from VHS onto DVD will this do that will this do that
1129935
If you mean record off tv to dvd It has no coaxiel in or out. You need a cable or Sat. box with RCA plug.
1465378
It does not record and playback, but we easily hooked ours up to an old VCR and do our recording/playback from that.
1043472
Yes, this is a non-HD device. Just for clarification you don't record from a TV, you record from a standard definition analog input source (e.g. composite [video, right audio, left audio] antenna, or cable (not 100% sure, but I think it has a cable tuner). You will hook up your TV to the DVD recorder, your TV will just function as an output device.
1082002
If you can connect to the output rca port of your tv tuner. Since the dvd recorder does not have a tuner it cannot record directly.
1671507
Does your HDTV have an HDMI out port or at least component cables to hook up to the input of the DVD recorder? I doubt it does so it is highly unlikely that you could record from the TV. In order to be able to record anything you need an input source that has its own tuner, or cancels the need for a tuner, as this recorder does not have one built in, but without some type of input source there will be nothing for the recorder to record
504497
You can record if you receive your TV signal from an antenna and you can record on a VHS from the DVD player.
1430647
Will I be able to record shows that are stored on my cable dvr to this dvd recorder? Has anyone tried this?
1948790
What do you have to hookup in to to record from DVR? Do you hook dvr to dvd player only? Does Cable have to run thru the DVD player and tv? I've tried a couple times and nothing is recording. Also, how do you finalize if you are choosing record without setting it up.
2013862
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).
235392
I don't record on the VCR..I have Dish and a dvr box came with it where I record. Sorry. You need to go online to Phillips.com and see if they can help you.