VCR/DVD combo

We want to buy a vcr/dvd combo that can record from vhs videotapes to
DVD.Also record straight from the video camera on to dvd if possible
If we buy a vcr/dvd recorder will this do that, and the vcr/dvd player will
not do it ?
Any advice would be welcome ,it would be great if we could do this a we have
lots of holiday tapes etc.
TIA

andon...

BTW this is the sort of machine that does exactly what you asked.
Not that I am recommending it or the source. Just the pic & details.
andon

andon...

Have been researching exactly these same type of toys this w/e.
I will certainly post my findings. They may help.

I have had my VCR die, and my DVD Player is starting to find more
often that it will not recognise certain newer types of disks.
I am looking at DVD Recorders with HardDisks too as these offer a
whole set of other possibilities.
andon

Linedancer...

This started out because we have a cd/dvd player which we can't connect to
the tv as the sockets are in use with the freeview box and vcr, we have been

Rabbit...

If you are talking not enough SCART sockets you can get a multi SCART socket
to give you more.

down every avenue, tv with dvd,freeview with dvd etc etc, we ended up

Rabbit...

A handy guide to multiple connection can be found at

Linedancer...

Thanks Sandra, I have passed it on to hubby :-)

Jeff Gaines...

I have the Holdan 1000, it's described here:

It's proved excellent and I can watch 1 thing while recording another.
It also has RGB output on 4 channels and switches SPDIF and stereo (but
not optical).

http://www.dtg.org.uk/consumer/connection_wizard.html

thinking the vcr'dvdcombo would be most useful, the tv is on it's last legs
also, but that can wait.I look forward to you posting your findings.