Magnavox MDR537H

usability, price, image quality, design

reliability, size

90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

We purchased this to replace a decrepit but still functional VCR. Although this unit was a refurb, it looked new and functioned out of the box. It has plenty of features and does the job

No cons to report at this time

We purchased this to replace a decrepit but still functional VCR. Although this unit was a refurb, it looked new and functioned out of the box. It has plenty of features and does the job.

No cons to report at this time.

- Programable like a DVD-VCR; numerious entries for daily, weekly, and future dates/times. - Can view a previous recording and copy at the same time. - Can edit pre-recording program whie unit is recording.

Has so many functons and it take time to learn what you need.

Programable like a DVD-VCR; numerious entries for daily, weekly, and future dates/times ; Can view a previous recording and copy at the same time ; Can edit pre-recording program whie unit is recording

Has so many functons and it take time to learn what you need

Records and edits fine - works as advertised Nice button layout Remote easy to use

software kind of clunky but usable am finding some issues with outside copyguard signal interference - some channels will blank out for a second or have giant pixels from the anti-dubbing efforts used by cable companies or certain channels or (not yet...

Came packed well for a refurb unit. Fired right up. Set up was easy. DVR quality is great. With an antenna only setup I was looking for a unit with a built in tuner to record HD off air programming. This unit fit the bill perfectly. I use the second...

Cannot play and record at the same time on DVR like some units can.

Came adequately packed in bubble wrap- in like new condition- Complete manual (Not stapled or photocopied) and a Quick start guide I hooked mine up with a coax splitter with a separate cable to the TV and one to the 537 then HDMI for the TV input....

A little tedious to program but easy enough!,

1 Tb of HDD storage, ONLY way to record shows in HD without paying for a DVR from your cable co. Magnavox generally good quality.Real time stop and play on programs.

Digital and Analog Channels separate

Upon opening the box, I found the item was wrapped with very little bubble seal and looked like it had been tossed in the container. It was scuffed / scratched and also came with a re-print of the original manual that was stapled together. I knew I was...