I used to use a vhs recorder and record to vhs tape.
can you use a dvd player to record directly from cabel tv? What type of dvd do I need?
2007-01-04 13:35:37 · 8 answers · asked by Sammy 5 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
I think you want a DVR
2007-01-04 13:38:18 · answer #1 · answered by Brandon N 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they do make DVD-recorders that work like a VCR (i'm not talking about computer burners, but an actual piece of home-theater equipment that looks like a DVD player but works like a VCR). A standard DVD player doesn't have the technolgy inside of it to write to DVD's. As far as what kind of DVD...it depends on what DVD-Recorder you get. the types will be listed on the player, however, if you want to be able to use your disc to watch later, then you'll want to stick with DVD+RW discs...if you get a unit that supports DVD-RAM...while you won't be able to play these back on a standard DVD player, they do offer you the greatest flexability in recording stuff to DVD. using DVD-R or +R discs will work, and allow you to create DVD's that work in standard players...but once you write the data to the disc, that's it, it's on there.
2007-01-04 13:41:04 · answer #2 · answered by Jay Moore 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No...but you can purchase a DVD RECORDER/PLAYER. Then you can record television programs. The disc needed will depend on the type of DVD RECORDER you purchase (DVD+R, DVD-R) the instruction manual should let you know which one is right.
2007-01-04 13:39:18 · answer #3 · answered by The Man With No Face 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure you can record using DVR players, but you might need to buy extra hardware and modify your cable box. Try using PopularScience.com
I think they had an article on it. Or google.
2007-01-04 13:40:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
google the model number and see if there is any reference to record capability. some players can record but that is not common.
2016-05-23 04:30:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not on a DVD player
you need a DVD recorder.
2007-01-04 13:38:55 · answer #6 · answered by G L 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No i think you would need a DVR recorder to record what you like.
2007-01-04 18:02:13 · answer #7 · answered by SNIPER 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Who told you that you can do that.
2007-01-04 13:37:07 · answer #8 · answered by Biggie 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋