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Functional but complicated; good price
I've only had this product for a week, so I can't address reliability--only design and function.
Overall, this is a good unit that does what it needs to do at a reasonable price. It does take some time to learn how to use this unit, and some things are not intuitive, so be sure to sit down and actually read the manual as you do things.
This unit has a DVD recorder and a VCR--which is handy for transferring old videos to DVD. However, if you have commercial VHS tapes, it...
[Magnavox Dual Deck DVD/VCR Combo with Built-in Tuner, Black (ZV457MG9) review can be read at Amazon.com]
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Magnavox ZV457MG9: A decent package
I bought this because it can tune HD off the air, play VHS tapes, will output both without any issues,* and will record DVD. I already have an old ILO DVD recorder with internal HD, but it does not tune digital channels and the DVD burner had quit on it some time ago. So at this point all it's good for is recording to the Hard Drive from another source. I also needed a replacement for my old Sony VCR for the few remaining VHS tapes I still have. The Magnavox ZV457MG9 fits the bill for exactly wh...
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03/22/2009
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Magnavox ZV457MG9 Dual Deck DVD/VCR Combo with Built-in Tuner, Black
Two years ago when the government advised that all television stations would be using digital signals only and all consumers would have to buy a converter box to receive those signals I decided to get a vcr/dvd recorder with a tuner that would do more than just convert an analog signal to a digital signal. I purchased a Magnavox ZV450MW8 and loved it.
Imagine my surprise when two years later that model was no long...
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06/30/2009
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Defective no parts available
I bought this same item from another company. The remote did not work. Tech support referred me to customer service. I was on hold an extended time with LOUD BLARING MUSIC. I was told remote was not in stock and I should call back. After several attempts a rep finally took the details and called me a week or so later when the remote was available.
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02/09/2009
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Works as expected
With the coming of all-digital TV, I needed a VCR recorder that had a digital tuner. After looking around on the web, I located this combo recorder, and purchased one at a local department store. The recorder is easy to use, and provides very good quality video. The downside is that you cannot watch one channel while recording another. Also, I have not successfully been able to record to DVD, but that is probably just a learning curve. I now own three of these. The latest was purchased fro...
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05/21/2009
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Timer reset functions as on-off button.
I was finally able to get my 88-year-old dad to use this machine successfully by telling him that the "Timer Reset" button is really--for his purposes--the "on/off" button, and that UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should he EVER press the "Standby/On" button (which normal people, including retired electricians like my dad, would expect to serve as the "on/off" button).
If, like 99.99 percent of the DV recording public, you ALWAYS have future recordings programmed (that is, a regularly recurrin...
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08/20/2009
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maganavox dvd vcr combo recorder
i do have 3 of the dvd's and vcr's recorders, 2 are connected up to tv's and 1 already have been used to record my old vhs tapes to dvd's and dvd's to tapes. also the anolag and digital tuner is gret to record on. i don't have to use a dvr to record and be charge a monthly fee.
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04/29/2009
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Digital TV recording made easy
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) The Magnavox ZV457MG9 makes recording one or several programs in the new digital format both easy and convenient. I can record one program on the DVD/VCR Combo and watch a different one on the TV. Just like before the digital switch. This is the second unit that I have purchased. I like both of them.
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10/02/2009
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Good Combo For The Price.
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) I was looking for a reasonably priced combo that would be a good back up for an older combo I now have that only has a DVD player in it. This item more than filled the bill. It's fairly easy to set up and the thing I like about it is the VCR's tape handling mech. is one I've learned from experience works very well. I've had VCRs that "eat" tape even when brand new. I really don't underst...
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09/12/2009
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magnavox ZV457MG9
I dubbed a vhs clip to a dvd but it won't play in any other dvd player.
I guess i have to finalize this dupe, but I'm having problems. Any suggestions?
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