Posts by PCdoc7

I was afraid but I went ahead and unplugged the Unit - waited a few mins and plugged it back in. It was OK and came back alive. I am too afraid to experiment with unplugging it during Record or Playback. I should mention that the 2nd...

I bought a 515 Refurb several months ago. Had a power outage and it "died" . . . "deader 'n a doornail" - no LEDs came on either. It was plugged into a rather pricey surge protector as is the rest of my equipment. So I called Funai...

jjeff - if the Svideo added lines of resolution will make a difference that the human eyes can detect - then I want one. As a side note - too bad us PPV recorder guys (Disclaimer - for personal backup only) cannot get the HD...

Thanks Wajo - I now am able t edit the Titles with ease. Question 1 - Skip 123 shows this refurb has 220 hours on the Hard Drive - acceptable ? It says nothing about the Laser. Question 2 - I am having a...

Wajo - Thanks for your helpful and non-defensive response. For $13 the Phillips is definitely worth a try - it has legible lettering, and I am near a Walmart. You know, I have a Harmony 1100 touchscreen which I love for simple things...

My Pioneer DVR 640HS died, and after researching here I decided to get a Mag 515. I want to be fair here as I know a lot of people love the mag. But I have had my new Unit for a few weeks now and it is a mixed bag. I am "sort of happy"...

OK thanks - well I do see that the 515 has larger buttons and a nicer layout. I assume they both have similar capabilities - but the layout and button size is important. OK I did it - just bought a refurb 515 on Amazon for $249 - ...

Question - I have heard the 515 Remote is nicer than the 513 remote. Any truth to that? And if so - what is it that is "better" ?

Thanks for the advice. Mostly I record and play shows on the hard drive, and have NOT upgraded my Cable to High Def so that I can record anything. I do play DVDs from time to time, and used to burn a recorded show or compilation from...

I realize time is running out - although Used units will be available for many years. Anyway - I see the various Magnovox recommendations (wajo and others) - but do not know which is best. I also see the Panny recommendations...