Toshiba - Multiformat DVD-R/RW/+R/+RW Recorder/VCR Combo with HD Upconversion - Black

When I unpacked the DVD-VCR Combo, I saw that there were NO INSTRUCTIONS nor ANY MANUAL included. I called the store and, after being transferred to several departments, NO ONE could help me. I then tried to contact TOSHIBA, but all I got was their website - NO PHONE NUMBER! I downloaded the manual which was extremely complicated. What I did learn from this was there SHOULD HAVE BEEN additional cables that were NOT INCLUDED! I also went to the store where NO ONE knew how to connect and set this up! This machine is of no value to me if I cannot connect it to my TV and learn how to use it. (What I really want is for someone to come to my home and set this up correctly)!

if you're willing to put in the work, this machine will pay for itself many times over... just one minute at a time. everybody has seen electronics stores or even groupons for transferring old VHS tapes to DVD. $20 per VHS tape? please. if you need 10 done, this machine would be the same cost. it's a no-brainer. the only catch is you have to transfer everything in real time. this isn't like burning a dvd where you pop it in and have a finished copy within 4 minutes. no no. if your VHS is 2 hours and 48 minutes, you have to wait the entire 2 hours and 48 minutes for it to "record" into the machine's memory, but then the actual burning of the dvd is super quick. that's the nature of the beast when it comes to analog formats, though. if you're patient, and would rather sacrifice a few hours of your time reliving the old memories you're trying to preserve anyway, i couldn't recommend this machine any more enthusiastically. enjoy!

This product is great for the price. With my old LG recorder when I typed titles I had every letter available. With this product you have to remember which number to use for each letter.

What makes this unit excellent is it will record + or - DVD disks. Some will not do that. I always use the + disks in order to be able to make additional copies for storage use and backups.

It is on the pricey side. The instructions are a little tough to follow. And it seem like you have to have the remote. I guess with all the options. It would be nice to see a push button option to do what you want to do instead of many steps. It takes about steps to record vhs to dvd. But there is a lot you can do with this unit. Once you figure it out. It works great. My wife like it. She has recorded old shows you cant find any more. The quality seems good so far.