So the Toshiba has VPS. Is thus without competition. Panasonic has no VPS. Instead, there are ShowView. For non Toshiba again. But even when there are Toshiba VPS only for the HDD. The actual knock-out criterion for VPS but here is this: If the timer with VPS programmed on and off the unit, the HDD is still active, with its operating noise! So only when VPS! So that all the waiting phase, possibly days. Without the VPS HDD 2 min is switched before the programmed on-time. In the waiting phase, nothing is displayed on the front panel. No indication of the programmed timer. If justified by a power-saving feature! But the HDD runs audibly + permanent, a joke of Toshiba.
Further noted:
'For VHS there is no timer programming more, only the immediate, manual recording.
Process' VHS tapes, hard drive + DVDs in many varieties need a very complex device. Accordingly, the operating instructions. Some is unnecessary impractical
such as the naming of titles. Each Händi can better deal with text.
'When copying VHS tapes (recorded with Panasonic VCRs) on DVD no noticeable loss of quality. After the 2nd attempt! Apparently, a 'running in' needed.
'Since the same strike the disc tray, a replacement had to be requested. Since a similar problem has already been mentioned in earlier comments that a serious flaw in this device seems to be well.
'Operating noise otherwise more in the recording + playback just audible. As previously common practice.
'Inflation of function keys on the remote control is a common bad habit. Since a screen is indeed available (TV), should be selected with the cursor there more.
