Portable DVD Player with TV Reception? Does anyone know of a portable DVD player that includes the capability to watch television?Why don't they all come with this feature...and while I'm on this topic, why isn't there a HD verson of the portable DVD players with HDTV reception yet? The technology is there! Portable DVD Player with TV Reception? Does anyone know of a portable DVD player that includes the capability to watch television?Why don't they all come with this feature...and... » Read More Portable DVD Player with TV Reception? Does anyone know of a portable DVD player that includes the capability to watch television?Why don't they all come with this feature...and while I'm on this topic, why isn't there a HD verson of the portable DVD players with HDTV reception yet? The technology is there! « Show Less
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We live in an area prone to severe weather and rely heavily on a small battery operated television for weather reports when the power is out; it helps so much to be able to see the radar! I am very concerned that when the switch to digital comes in February, we will lose any "air" options.
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Great idea, and think how useful it would be in eg a hurricane type emergency when the electricity cuts out and you're left wondering what's happening! (in our area radio stations just ignore hurricanes and suchlike.)
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Hi there K.........how did this unit turn out for you? I've had mine for a couple of years so far, and it plays DVD's great. I gave up on learning how to copy a tape to a disk, but that is the one feature I needed to rid myself of boxes of old VCR tapes. (See my posts dated 2/21/10.) James says I need a tuner, however the inst. book does not mention that. Thanks for the help, Jeanette
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I have spent the last two weeks trying to find an external TV tuner that is ready for the digital TV next February. I have searched all over the internet. I am also looking for a stand alone tuner. I have found analog standalone's. I have found digital usb tuners. But I have not found a digital standalone. I gave in and ordered a $40 coupon from dtv.gov so that I can buy a digital converter and use the analog tuner. Hope this helps! Dave
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No, I had one of my own and it didn't connect well directly to the TV. I'm going to try via the dvd player next.
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This is straight out of my manual that came with the TV. Go to your source menu and scroll down to DVD. Select the DVD mode and then Insert your DVD. The data side of the Disc has to face towards the front of the unit. The player will load the Disc automatically and there will be an on screen indication letting you know that the Disc is reading properly. The DVD will switch to play mode automatically. The on screen Disc Menu will display for your selection. I'E' Play, Rewind, Fast forward, Etc. I have two of these 15 inch Curtis TV'S and both DVD players work just fine. If you still have problems with the DVD you might have to send the TV back for an exchange or a refund. Good luck! This is straight out of my manual that came with the TV. Go to your source menu and scroll down to DVD. Select the DVD mode and then Insert your DVD. The data side of the Disc has to face towards the front of the unit. The player will load the Disc automatically and there will be an on screen indication letting you know that the Disc is reading properly. The DVD will switch to play mode automatically. The on screen Disc Menu will display for your selection. I'E' Play, Rewind, Fast forward, Etc. I have two of these 15 inch Curtis TV'S and both DVD players work just fine. If you still have... » Read More This is straight out of my manual that came with the TV. Go to your source menu and scroll down to DVD. Select the DVD mode and then Insert your DVD. The data side of the Disc has to face towards the front of the unit. The player will load the Disc automatically and there will be an on screen indication letting you know that the Disc is reading properly. The DVD will switch to play mode automatically. The on screen Disc Menu will display for your selection. I'E' Play, Rewind, Fast forward, Etc. I have two of these 15 inch Curtis TV'S and both DVD players work just fine. If you still have problems with the DVD you might have to send the TV back for an exchange or a refund. Good luck! « Show Less
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I'm confused... The specs on this page and in the downloadable user manual both say it has repeat...That's the main thing I need on a portable DVD player and why I was considering this one....However, it doesn't go into detail about the repeat, is it repeat for title, chapter, A-B, or all three?I need the A-B repeatWhat gives?
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One of the posters talks about the picture quality while using non-HDTV. I think he said he has it in a trailer, so no HDTV. Also, this unit doesn't have an S-Video connection, which is what is needed to get the best quality standard def. picture (at least that's my understanding). Which tells me that this unit is really not intended mainly for standard def viewing. Vizio, Sharp, and Philips make some units still with S-video connections. Maybe some others do, too, but so far I've found only those three brands. And if I had to guess, I would guess that eventually they'll all stop putting in S-Video connections, as more and more people start subscribing to HDTV.
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The TV would need to have a video player program installed onboard such as a smart TV, check your user manual. I would just get a cheap DVD player, they are very low in cost these days.
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Peter, can you share names / websites of these independent sellers of blu-ray disc players? I'd like a blu-ray disc player that plays PAL and NTSC blu-ray and DVD discs from all regions (if such players are available). Thank you.
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you should check how each component needs for tv and to stereo receiver. hdmi now will send sound to tv so you can eliminate red, white and yellow cables. DVD should have hdmi, component, supervhs, or video connection. listed in order of best reception. Most of your "stuff" should still go through your stereo if you have it. For best advise, get a neighbor that's smart to check it out. That's what my neighbors do. No neighbors,be more specific in your equipment for best advice.
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no it doesn't it. i thought it had a digital display too. all it has is light when it's on. one more thing it doesn't have a on screen counter either. i have never seen a dvd player like this before.
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I don't know. I haven't been able to get the dvd part of the tv to work. My son - the electronics "expert" - has not been able to get it to work. He says I should contact the manufacturer. I bought the tv online, it's not worth my time and effort to dig" just to get the dvd player to work, so I just don't use the dvd part. The tv is fine. I can probably contact Amazon, but I have not -- too much trouble for such a small amount of money. The moral of the story is, "You get what you pay for" ???? ...or maybe I should contact Amazon.I don't think a stand-alone dvd/blue player costs that much. The price (even for just a tv) was good, I thought. I don't know. I haven't been able to get the dvd part of the tv to work. My son - the electronics "expert" - has not been able to get it to work. He says I should contact the manufacturer. I bought the tv online, it's not worth my time and effort to dig" just to get the dvd player to work, so I just don't use the dvd part. The tv is fine. I can probably contact Amazon, but I have not -- too much trouble for such a small amount of money. The moral of the story is, "You get what you pay for" ???? ...or maybe I should contact Amazon.I don't think a... » Read More I don't know. I haven't been able to get the dvd part of the tv to work. My son - the electronics "expert" - has not been able to get it to work. He says I should contact the manufacturer. I bought the tv online, it's not worth my time and effort to dig" just to get the dvd player to work, so I just don't use the dvd part. The tv is fine. I can probably contact Amazon, but I have not -- too much trouble for such a small amount of money. The moral of the story is, "You get what you pay for" ???? ...or maybe I should contact Amazon.I don't think a stand-alone dvd/blue player costs that much. The price (even for just a tv) was good, I thought. « Show Less
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Does this still work as good if you do not have a 3D TV? I want all the other features and have not found them on a player besides this one...any suggestions?
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Do you guys use this projector for TV as well, or just DVDs? I am looking for a good projector that will do well for watching football games, etc through satellite, cable, etc.
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I need clarification, I have a LG HD TV and was able to plug up a DVD player before so this work's different from how a regular DVD player is plugged into the TV?
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Did they just forget these features when they made Blue ray players? I doubt it, they just left room for improvement so we would have a reason to buy newer models. The proof in this is to ask yourself how many DVD players you have boughtt over the years, and how many of them were bought because the old one stopped working, versus you just wanted some of the cool upgraded features they offered?
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HI thereI am comparing 6 series vs the 7 series and I see that 7 series has the DLNA, I am not a techie guy, but wanted to know, exactly how you can view internet on the TV, is it by connecting TV to a computer with a cord?The other question is can I play my CDs in a computer and watch it on this TV, without attachsing any wire?ThanksSharath