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Question: Copyright limitations I'm looking for a DVD recorder that will allow me to record my favorite shows for personal use.  Most of them are cablers...... from HBO.  I know the Sony product has extreme copyright limitations- does this Toshiba have the same limits?
Document: I use this product to record shows from my DVR and for creating DVDs from my computer video programs. I haven't used it for playing back on a HD TV set, since I don't have one yet. But I bought it for that purpose after reading the reviews on using it with HD sets. I'll buy a 1080 HD set later this year, but won't be too disappointed in the playback upconverting quality, since I know its limitations from the other reviews.
I purchased this unit about 3 months ago and have been very happy with it. The unit is relatively easy to use (although my application is pretty straightforward). Basically I was looking for a recorder that would allow me to archive shows from my DVR onto a DVD. Once set up, I push the play button on my DVR and the record button twice (for a 30min show) and walk away.The upconversion is quite good.
When you set the timer, you set it to one of the input channels into the DVR, not to a specific television channel. It simply records whatever is coming through the input.If you hook it up to a cable box, you can have the TV off but you the cablebox needs to be left on the channel you wish to record. I guess I just didn't know what I needed when I was looking to play DVDs and record TV shows.
I was looking for a DVD recorder mostly for my daily tv shows and so far I'm happy. The main diference with a VHS is not so much the quality (at least not for my type of recording) but on how practical it is ti access your  recordings.
I am currently involved in negotiating  for repairs. After eight months and a DOA? Jesus, Toshiba, who are you trying to kid? IT'S JUNK!! This company can build a reliable nuclear reactor, but can't do a DVD  recorder? The heck with it-I'm switching to Sony.
I wanted a DVR to record TV shows and to watch DVDs. I simply bought the wrong product.I was not able to do the above despite help from Toshiba's tech support.First of all, you need a cable or satellite box. If you don't have that, you need an RF modulator, which is cheap. However, even if you get that, you have to leave the TV on the channel you want when you leave to record your favorite program!
(Note: You don't have to have a DVR in order to burn programs to DVD--you can record from your cable TV or any video source connected to the D-R400.) One review I read indicated that DVD recorders might not record movies from  HBO or pay per view. I'm happy to report that HBO, HBO on Demand, and pay per view movies were recorded just fine by the D-R400.
I was looking for months for a product that is under $200 range, can upconvert to 1080p and record on DVDs. Toshiba D-R400 is the solution.The product works great out of the box. I can definitely see the good upconversion quality but to be honest, I cannot tell much difference between 720p, 1080i and 1080p.
I'm sure this is a decent product. Was not able to adequately test/use it as I needed one with a built-in tuner (which this model does not have). Toshiba apprently makes a similar product with a tuner, but reviews here weren't entirely positive. Decided to buy a Samsung instead.
This DVD recorder is easy to set up and use and records flawlessly. I'm very happy with this product. Great price too.
Answer: I bought a Sony recommended by Consumer Reports, but before hooking it up I read user reviews here on Amazon--they spoke of copyright problems and recommended this Toshiba.  I returned the Sony and am hopeful; abouit this Toshiba.