Connecting a Panasonic DMR-EX77 DVD Recorder to Smart TV

[lordminty]

I returned a loft stored Panasonic DMR-EX77 DVD recorder to service, after a small cheap player from Curry’s (Logik) had failed. Old Panny works brilliantly as a player. I hadn’t expected it to be compatible, being 2003 vintage!

It’s connected to my Samsung UE48J6300AK Smart TV, via it's single HDMI port. Of course it also 2 Scarts as well, where of course the TV has none. Is there anyway I can link it up to the Samsung to record?

I have 4 HDMI’s on the Samsung, 3 are in use (Sound bar, DVD player, and the feed in from the Sky ‘Q’ box). Can I use a ‘conversion lead’ from Scart on the Panny to the free HDMI on the Samsung to facilitate a recording loop? If so which is the correct Scart port to connect up from into the `TV. Sorry if this sounds a bit tame. I'm very old and a bit apprehensive of modern technology - many thanks for any advice.

 

[JayCee]

You cannot use your DVDR to record from your TV no matter how you connect it.
It will record from an aerial.
Modern TV's without a scart socket do not output video from HDMI or any other connector.

 

[LV426]

...but it should (I think) be able to record broadcast TV from an Aerial.

 

[JayCee]

...but it should (I think) be able to record broadcast TV from an Aerial.

Yes, it will do. (Edited original post).

 

[lordminty]

Thank you for your help, both. As the signal from the aerial / dish goes to the Sky Q Box is there any way to connect the DVD recorder up to that?

 

[JayCee]

I suspect you’re getting confused between an aerial and a dish.
The only connection going into your Sky Q box is from your satellite dish.
If you have a terrestrial aerial (on roof or in loft) you would plug that into your DVDR and record from Freeview.

 

[lordminty]

Thank you, I take it the latest DVD recorders link up differently some how then?

 

[LV426]

No. Generally, they also record directly from an aerial.

 

[lordminty]

Oh well that's the end of that then, I only have the Sky dish. Good job I didn't fall for this ebay listing. https://***********/y5x29v9g. The seller informed me that this device records and plays with only a single HDMI connection between the TV and the recorder!

 

[lordminty]

Sorry link is Samsung BD-H8900M 3D & 2D Blu-Ray & DVD 1TB HDD Freeview HD Twin PVR SMART | eBay

 

[JayCee]

That device still needs a terrestrial aerial to be able to record.
It cannot record from your TV or Sky Q box.

 

[volvofan]

As you have Sky Q theres no relatively simple way to record its output.Despite what the Samsung recorder seller says it wont do anything other than record FreeviewHD,using its own tuner connected with a single HDMI lead,or by any other way.Dont think any other recorder will either.

 

[lordminty]

Thanks both,

Changing times I guess, I was surprised how few DVD recorders seem to be 'in manufacture' presently too.

Much appreciate your comments and help

Thank you all again most sincerely