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I'd appreciate recommendations for a senior-citizen user-friendly ATSC DVD recorder to replace an NTSC VCR. They already have an ATSC SDTV.
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Originally Posted by CitiBear /forum/post/14187999
For older folks who mainly want to timeshift, I think the kindest gift is a cable subscription and a cable-provided integrated DVR with one-click timer setting and automatic accurate titling of all recordings. Thats about as complex as you can get them to handle without a fight.
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Originally Posted by ota.dt.man /forum/post/14204567
Hi wajo, HDMI Guy, & jjeff,
Wow, a consensus of opinion - very good!
Since Philips is not a Japaneses manufacturer, in what country is the 3576 manufactured? How reliable is this model?
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Originally Posted by ota.dt.man /forum/post/14187439
I'd appreciate recommendations for a senior-citizen user-friendly ATSC DVD recorder to replace an NTSC VCR. They already have an ATSC SDTV.
Thanks
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Originally Posted by CitiBear /forum/post/14187999
For older folks who mainly want to timeshift, I think the kindest gift is a cable subscription and a cable-provided integrated DVR with one-click timer setting and automatic accurate titling of all recordings. Thats about as complex as you can get them to handle without a fight.
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Originally Posted by highheater /forum/post/14206803
DD recording has been made hopelessly complex compared to the VCR for the uninitiated. Its why we have TIVO today. And none of the DVD recorders can touch that.
They may be fine for A/V enthusiasts willing to accept the limitations of today's recorders. But to thrust that upon some senior citizen. Elder Abuse.
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Originally Posted by ota.dt.man /forum/post/14187439
I'd appreciate recommendations for a senior-citizen user-friendly ATSC DVD recorder to replace an NTSC VCR. They already have an ATSC SDTV.
Thanks
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Originally Posted by ota.dt.man /forum/post/14207526
Option #3 Continue to use their familiar NTSC VCR with a DTVPal. With this option do you have two program 2 timers? - one in the VCR & one in the DTVPal - correct?
Per DTVPal :Quote:
Originally Posted by CitiBear /forum/post/14213736
The DTVpal and other ATSC accessory tuners do not have their own timers the way some cable boxes do, so your parents would lose the ability to timer-record multiple events: they'd be limited to one unattended program at a time. For multiple events, one would have to be home to change channels on the DTVpal manually. Their VCR of course could still be programmed for multiple shows in advance. This is the cheapest solution if they are OK with manning the DTVpal at all times.
Question: If DTVPal is used with a VCR, can it control the VCR with an IR blaster for unattended recording / time shifting? Or, do you have to program both the DTVPal and the VCR for each event to be recorded?Quote:
Event timer:
Set a timer to turn your DTVPal on and tuned to the desired channel before your favorite show starts playing
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Originally Posted by CitiBear /forum/post/14213736
The fact that they actually are comfortable setting a VCR program timer puts them leagues ahead of most 40 year olds I know, never mind my own parents, so maybe they COULD handle a Phillips 3576. You won't really know unless you pick one up at Wal*Mart (under their liberal 30 day return policy) and have your parents try it out.
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Originally Posted by CitiBear /forum/post/14213736
The $300 upfront cost of a "complicated" Phillips 3576 vs $150 for an "easy" TiVO box plus small monthly fee usually results in consumers opting for the TiVO.
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Originally Posted by Rammitinski /forum/post/14207458
Personally, I don't even think TiVo is much more "senior user-friendly".