A:AnswerMy Comcast cable box has a "record" setting under menu that allows shows to be recorded by somehow removing signal resistance which increases when you try to record to distort the signal. Cable company's way of privacy rights protection
A:AnswerUse different cables if the ones u r using are in their proper jacks. TV -out and if u have a HD TV check manual or manufacture site for proper connection, it can be tricky. DVR-in and use the y-w-r jacks and be sure they r in there proper positions. Lastly, call the manufacture's phone number and the tech should help you.
A:AnswerSadly, those days r gone since this country went total digital but I think u can connect a TiVo (an older model), which has dual tuners to a converter box that u can buy from RadioShack. The newer TiVo require must u have a Cable card in order for it to work.
A:Answeryou can do both because they are both recorders. there are two models of this device. the cheaper one is basically for playback of dvd and vcr tapes and the more expensive one records and plays back both vcr tapes and dvd discs.
A:AnswerNo, not in my experience. HBO and premium channel signals will usually distort when you try to record them. I believe it does this when it senses increased resistance to the signal as the recorder processes it but I'm speculating. My cable box does have a record setting that appears when I hit info twice (says for vcr recording) but I've never tried it, it may work but premium programs are usually protected any way.
