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Item Description
The Magnavox MDR515H F7 500GB HDD and DVD-R with digital tuner is your one-stop solution for recording digital video. You can completely automate the recording process and store up to 620 hours of video on the built in hard disk drive. The built-in tuner receives digital signals and lets you watch, fast forward, rewind or freeze live telecast while recording. Also, the digital tuner DVD recorder provides a four-way dubbing (HDD to DVD, DVD to HDD, DV to HDD, and DV to DVD). This digital tuner box facilitates easy scaling-up of videos up to 1080p full HD resolution so you can view even low resolution videos with excellent clarity. It is compatible with most DVD formats and plays audio CDs as well as MP3s. The Magnavox DVD recorder features virtual surround system that reproduces theatre-like multi-channel sound. It comes with many convenient editing functions that let you add chapters or delete scenes from the recorded videos.
Magnavox MDR515H/F7 500GB HDD and DVD-R:Records up to 620 hours of video on the built-in hard disk drive 1080p Up-conversion Watch, forward, rewind or freeze live TV while recording Magnavox HDD/DVD recorder with digital tuner provides 4-way dubbing (HDD to DVD, DVD to HDD, DV to HDD, DV to DVD) 1-month, 36-even programming Dolby Digital Stream Out Virtual Surround System DV-Input DVD Video Recorder/Player Features:Progressive Scan Video Out Plays DVD Video, DVD+R / RW [VR format], DVD-R / RW [Video format], CD-R/RW, Audio CD, MP3, JPEG Recordable Disc (DVD+R / RW, DVD-R / RW) Edit Functions (Scene Delete, Title Delete, Add Chapter etc.) Five Speeds for Up to 6-hours of Recording Closed Caption Data Writing Multi Angle, Skip, Pause and Resume Play 99 Programs and Random Play (CD) Title, Sub Title Display and Marker (6 points) Virtual Surround System
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Specifications
| General | |
| Depth: | 11.4 in |
| Height: | 2.3 in |
| Product Type: | DVD recorder / HDD recorder with digital TV tuner |
| Weight: | 7.5 lbs |
| Width: | 16.5 in |
| DVD | |
| Supported Digital Audio Standards: | PCM, MP3 |
| Media Load Type: | Tray |
| Media Format: | NTSC |
| Recordable Media: | DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R |
| Recording Mode: | XP, SP, LP, EP, HQ, SLP |
| Media Type: | CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, Kodak Picture CD, DVD, CD |
| Type: | DVD recorder |
| Upscaling: | Yes |
| Video D/A Converter: | 10bit / 108MHz |
| DVD Features | |
| DVD Additional Features: | Progressive scanning, JPEG photo playback |
| Audio System | |
| Output Mode: | Stereo |
| Digital Audio Format: | Dolby Digital output |
| Remote Control | |
| Technology: | Infrared |
| Type: | Remote control |
| System | |
| A/V System Recommended Use: | Home |
| Parental Lock: | Yes |
| Features: | Simultaneous recording and playback |
| Connectors | |
| Coaxial Digital Output: | Yes |
| Clock & Alarm | |
| Clock: | Yes (digital) |
| Timer: | Record |
| Power | |
| Type: | Internal |
| Power Consumption Operational: | 33 Watt |
| Voltage Required: | AC 120 V ( 60 Hz ) |
| TV Tuner | |
| Reception System: | NTSC-M |
| Tuner Qty: | 1 |
| Type: | Standard |
| Connections | |
| Connector Type: | 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - front ¦ 1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - front ¦ 1 x composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - rear ¦ 1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - rear ¦ 1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) - rear ¦ 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) ( 4 pin FireWire ) - front ¦ 1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - rear ¦ 1 x RF input - rear ¦ 1 x RF output - rear |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Cables Included: | Video / audio cable ¦ RF cable |
| Video Features | |
| Electronic Program Guide: | Digital EPG |
| Built-in Display | |
| Type: | Fluorescent |
| More Information | |
| Model No.: | MDR515H/F7 |
| Shipping Weight (in pounds): | 10.55 |
| Product in Inches (L x W x H): | 11.5 x 16.6 x 2.4 |
| Walmart No.: | 007204431 |
Magnavox MDR515H/F7 500GB HDD and DVD-R with Digital Tuner 573 639
COMPAIRING THIS HARD DRIVE RECORDER WITH A VCR? After using this hard drive recorder, you will throw rocks at your old VCR.I have noted that many of the questions about this unit, seem to flow from comparing them with VCRs. The obvious benefits are better quality recordings, more record time, ease of locating what was recorded, no tapes to mess with, etc. A huge improvement over a VCR, is simply being able to watch a show that you recorded, while recording another show at the same time. One can see all of the features in the listing.Unlike VCRs this unit does not play back through the coax cable on your TV's channel 3 or 4. The coax/antenna cable is only attached in and out of this hard drive recorder so it can get the antenna signal. What is done on this recorder, does not affect the coax/antenna signal to the TV and/or your TV's internal tuner like a VCR did.As you may recall VCRs, have an input or bypass select that determines whether one is allowing the signal to pass through the VCR, directly to the TVs internal tuner or whether one is watching the tuner or tape within the VCR. As stated, that is usually done via the coax/antenna on channel 3 or 4, of the TV's tuner. Unless one puts their VCR input, in the bypass mode, they cannot watch other channels through their TV's internal tuner. That is because that coax/antenna signal is being interrupted by the VCRs tuner.While this hard drive recorder obtains a signal from the coax/antenna line, for recording purposes, It does not interrupt that antenna signal or play back to the TV through that coax/antenna line. Instead, the outputs of this h/drive recorder, connect to the TV like a typical DVD player. It plays back via an HDMI cable or a 3 connector cable set, plugged in to one of the HDMI or auxiliary inputs on the TV. One only sees the content of this h/drive recorder when they select the input on the TV that the recorder is plugged into.In laymen's terms, this recorder's output is viewed on one's TV, just like any other channel on the TV. The recorder's playback channel on your TV would be HDMI 1, 2, or aux 1, 2, etc. Thus, changing the channel on the TV won't affect what the recorder is doing. Likewise, changing the channel on the recorder won't affect what the TV is doing on all of the other channels. One can even use the PIP (picture-in-picture) feature if their TV has one. For example: One could keep tabs, in the corner of the screen, of a live PIP program on TV channel 10, while watching a recorded program on input, channel HDMI 1 or vice-versa.Whether the recorder goes to a channel by programming it to time record or went to a channel by selecting it manually, this unit always records the channel that is presently showing on the recorder's internal tuner. If one is watching a live TV show through this units internal tuner, a message will pop up on the screen and tell you that it is about to change channels for a timer recording. All one has to do to keep watching a live show, while the unit is recording a different show, is change the channel on the TV.Once the h/drive recorder, goes into the recording mode, it will not allow one to accidentally change the channel. The only way to stop a current recording is to physically go to the recorder and press the stop button. Another great feature of this recorder over VCRs, is that it will go into the timer record mode whether it is on, being used or turned off in stand-by. There is no more missing a show that you set it to record, because someone was watching something on it at the time or forgot and left the VCR on.One does not need a Digital to analog converter box to use this recorder on an old style, analog, TV. This recorder has its own internal tuner that will receive either the old analog type signal or the new digital format. One simply selects TV or DTV on the remote, when programming the timer or watching a live show.Note: As stated, changing the channel on the TV that the recorder is connected to for playback, will not effect the recorder's functions. However, if one connects the coax/antenna input of this recorder, directly to the coax/antenna output, of a cable box or DTV converter box, changing the channel on that box, will affect the recorder. The input of the recorder will only be able to receive the signal output of the channel that was selected on the box. It is best to connect the recorder separately, in a way that allows the channel to be changed for live TV viewing, without affecting the recorder.Personal Tips:1. While this unit will record shows directly to a recordable DVD, I find it easier to record everything to the hard drive. I can later high-speed, dub/transfer, anything I want from the hard drive to a DVD. This method eliminates the old VCR tape problems of remembering to put in an empty disk, calculating record time left on the disk, etc.2. I have all of my hard drive video recorders powered through small APC, battery backup, Uninterrupted Power Supplies, of the type used on computers. I purchased several of them for $20.00 each on a Black Friday sale. They provide 10 to 20 minutes of continuous backup power for my recorders. This provides additional surge protection and prevents a loss of my timer programming during momentary power outages.I hope this is helpful,DV 12/11/2010
Good but missing a few needed features I have 4 of the Phillips and/or Magnavox recorders of this type. They far surpass the old tape VCRs for convenience, capacity and ease of use. This new Magnavox MDR515H/F7 500GB HDD and DVD-R, has some good improvements over the previous models. Some excellent, previous reviews. on here detail the features. Thus, I will not list all of the improvements. I will however, point out 3 badly needed missing features on these units.First, they need A/B remote control selector capability, like some of the old JVC, VCRs had. This would allow one to use 2 units in the same environment without the remote controls conflicting with each other.Second, unless, I just cannot figure out how to do it, there is no way to upload or download the contents of the hard drive to another USB mass storage device. One needs to be able to back-up the internal hard drive and/or transfer the HD's contents to their other recorders. It will write to DVDs, but DVDs do not have enough capacity to transfer a whole hard drive. The ability to create folders to group programs would also be helpful.One thing I miss on this newer Magnavox MDR515H/F7, is the recording light. My older Phillips units have a blue indicator light that comes on when it goes into recording mode. At a glance, from across the room, one can tell if the machine came on as programmed. Likewise, if I see that blue light on, at some odd time, I know that a setup mistake was made like punching in AM instead of PM.All in all,,, I would highly recommend this unit. A few feature tweaks and it would go from good to fabulous.Hope this is Helpful,DBColumbus Ohio. 11/28/2010
Excellent recorder I rate the MDR515H/F7 at five stars because I’ve found it to be an excellent recorder which does everything that it’s advertised to do. As a former VCR user I had a steep learning curve facing me when I got the 515. But, by first reading the excellent review posted by wajo2 on 11-3-10 and its many links to additional information, plus, thoroughly reading the very adequate manual, I found that setup went reasonably smoothly and daily usage of this unit has been more than satisfactory.The only serious setup problem that I encountered was when I caused the unit to lock up (my fault) during setup and had to unplug it for several hours (overnight) before the time display reverted to the dot pattern that indicates that the unit is ready to be re-setup. After that everything went smoothly.As far as the negative comments that have been posted, I feel that being familiar with the available information before you dive into the setup and usage of this recorder will go a long way toward making your experience with the 515 a pleasant and successful one. 03/09/2011
Recommended but only because lack of alternatives Funai is the real company behind the Magnovox brand. Funai is not my favorite company. Quality is spotty and my previous experience obtaining service was miserable. But if you want a DVR which can burn DVD's the MDR515H is about the only choice.When I received my MDR515H on 11/11/10 the DVD drive would not open. I returned it to my local Walmart and they refunded the entire purchase price including, because it was defective, the shipping cost. I highly recommend that if you receive a defective unit that you return it to your local Walmart if possible, rather than trying to get it repaired.Funai also manufactured my 2007-vintage Sylvania HDRV200F. Interestingly, when I purchased the brand new Sylvania the DVD drive would not open (same problem as the MDR151H!). I repaired that problem myself, but did not try to repair the MDR515H DVD drive because there is a label which voids the warranty if the MDR515H case is opened. After about two months of ownership, the Sylvania's clock stopped working (a common problem with the HDRV200F) so I shipped it off for repair. Three months and many phone calls and a letter to Funai USA's president later, I finally got it back and it has worked fine since. The repair took so long that I purchased a Philips DVDR3575H.I say that the Magnavox MDR515H is the DVR to choose because it includes one very important feature: the ability to title timer programs (e.g., "House", "NCIS"). The timer program title become the title of the episode when it is recorded, so it is not necessary to manually title each episode. My old Sylvania has this feature but the currently-available MDR513H does not.For those who have the Sylvania HDRV200F, note that the Sylvania HDRV200F and the Magnavox MDR515H remotes use the same codes. So if you intend to use both units in the same room you'll have a problem (tape or cardboard over the infrared receiver on one unit is a common solution). The button feel of the MDR515H remote is a little too squishy (you have to really press the button) but it's livable.I decided to buy the MDR515H because:o The HDRV200F will probably die at some point and there is some uncertainty in my mind about the future availability of DVD-burning DVR's.o Changing the HDRV200F clock requires deleting all timer programs, setting the clock, then reentering all my timer programs. (A case of Funai design stupidity.) This is an issue not only at daylight savings time changes (the HDRV200F does not support the newer DST dates) but also because the HDRV200F clock slowly drifts. The MDR515H does NOT insist that there be no timer programs scheduled when setting the clock.o I wanted an HDMI interface and the 500GB capacity is nice.The MDR515H eliminates some stupid user interface interactions (asking twice whether you want to delete) but also adds some stupid interface interactions (Are you sure you want to update the title? Press the Clear button followed a Yes/No box.). The design stupidity of some of this stuff is frustrating but it's livable.I will probably order another MDR515H to replace the defective one. Maybe there will be a special on Black Friday to lower the $279 price. 11/17/2010
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