Question 1

does it record cable tv directly to dvd disc?

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Some channels are copy-protected and will not record onto dvd....

Question 2

This device can record tv local programs?. I mean I don't have cable company

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If you don't have a cable or satellite receiver and are receiving your tv signals with an antenna, you either have a tv with a digital tuner or a separate digital tuner/ converter box connected to your tv. If you're using a digital converter box from your antenna to the tv, connect the outputs from the digital converter box into the inputs of Toshiba DR430 Recorder and then connect the outputs of the recorder to the TV inputs. You will be connecting from the video (yellow jack), audio (red & white jacks)  to the same colored jacks in & out from the Toshiba DVD Recorder to an input on the TV. If you're not using a digital converter box already for your local stations, you will have to buy one to connect to the Toshiba Recorder to record local shows because the recorder does not have a tuner in it. You can buy them for about $30 bucks at Wal-Mart or Radio Shack. I gave you a lot of information but it's easy to setup. They can guide you at Radio Shack.  I have one box hooked just this way and it works fine. Hope this was of help.

Question 3

can you record from cable dvr

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Yes, that is what I use it for exclusively.  First I record a program on my dvr, then I play the DVR'd program while recording on the Toshiba.  I have a component cable (3 prongs) that runs from my cable box (video, audio L and audio R out) to my Toshiba (video, audio L and audio R in).  Works great.  This also allows me to control when I start and stop the recording.  Sometimes a movie will not last a full two hours, but will stop 10 minutes before to show "coming attractions," etc.

Question 4

what cables will i need to hook up to my direct tv and tv?

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Hi Ricko,If the Tv has an HDMI input available you go from DVD player hdmi out to the TV using an HDMI cable if not RCA audio & video which are yellow for video Red for right side audio & white for left side audio.  Look at the back of your directive box if it has an s video out use that for video to the dvd player & RCA audio cable red/white for sound. If the directive box does not have an S video out then use RCA cable.for audio & video.

Analog Video Format	NTSC
Asin	B0038JECKY
Audio Output Mode	[Multiple]
Best Sellers Rank	#214,459 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #24 in DVD Recorders
Brand	TOSHIBA
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Television
Connectivity Technology	HDMI
Connector Type	HDMI
Controller Type	Remote Control
Customer Reviews	4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (1,212) 4.0 out of 5 stars
File Format	MP3, WMA
Global Trade Identification Number	00022265003190
Item Dimensions L X W X H	16.5"L x 9.7"W x 2.3"H
Item Weight	5.3 pounds
Manufacturer	Toshiba
Media Type	DVD
Mfr Part Number	DR430
Model Name	DR430
Model Number	DR430
Number Of Channels	8
Number Of Items	1
Other Special Features Of The Product	Recording
Resolution	1920x1080
Supported Audio Format	MP3, WMA
Surround Sound Channel Configuration	5.1
Total Number Of Hdmi Ports	1
Unit Count	1 Count
Upc	022265003190 777785498765
Video Encoding	MPEG-2
Video Output Resolution	1080p
Warranty Description	1 Year and 90 days Labor

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