DVR

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    What kind of DVR do I need for Cable TV with Digital Converter, Old TV?

    Hi! I just discovered this forum and it looks amazing. I've read a couple of "old TV" threads but am still confused. My cable TV company (small town, local independent company) is "going digital" and I need their Digital Converter box installed. I will lose significant DVD recording...
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    Audio / Visual Connections

    DirecTV DVR to Vizio TV, Samsung BluRay to Vizio TV, Vizio Soundbar to TV and BluRay....... I have a 70" Visio E-series, a Vizio soundbar, a Samsung BluRay/DVD, and have DirecTV DVR; the Soundbar does not have HDMI, thus using Digital Audio cable, also tried standard r/w rca's too; I only get...
  3. J

    OTA TV guide to built-in DVR on old television

    I have an old LG 50PC1DRA Plasma TV with built-in DVR, is there a way to send OTA TV guide data to that DVR now?
  4. R

    How do I hook up my DirecTV HD DVR 44 receiver and Sharp Aquos HDTV to Yamaha YAS 203 Soundbar.

    How do I hook up my DirecTV HD DVR 44 receiver and Sharp Aquos HDTV to Yamaha YAS 203 DSoundbar?
  5. S

    connect ps3 and dvr to woofer

    i have a ps3, samsung tv, sony sound system and a dish tv. When i switch input to ps3 sound plays out of sound system but when i switch to dish tv sound from tv. I need both the ps3 and dvr sound play from sound system. how do i get it done ?? Help!!
  6. M

    How to hear sound, simultaneously, through all device speaker's

    How to hear sound from DISH Sat /HD DVR & Samsung SMART HUB, simultaneously, through all device speakers; (Samsung Smart TV + Samsung Soundbar w/ Bluetooth subwoofer + 2 SONY SS440 speakers), connecting a 1994, SONY FM Stereo FM/AM Receiver STRD614 ?
  7. D

    Which DVR Streaming Video Recorder has.......

    Which DVR Streaming Video Recorder has a programmable skip on replay? (ie skip15sec,10sec ahead)
  8. F

    Sony Bravia TV has sound but picture

    My Sony Bravia TV has a black screen for both live TV and DVR though I can get all sound. The input is correct and I have turned it off and unplugged it and waited and tried again but it did not work. It won't let me play a DVD either.
  9. M

    Upscaling Quality On New Samsung HDTV

    I have a TiVo DVR through my local cable company but the quality between it and my chromecast is quite noticeable to me. I'm not surprised because they're using an off brand that doesn't upscale as well I'm sure. However, the tv itself doesn't upscale as well as chromecast either... is there...
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    how can i download monitoring software (ie: camera) to my dvr, roku, etc.

    I am learning how to make surveillance cameras out of household items and am stuck
  11. HappyTorrent

    Have a Pace DVR, want to make a media center

    I have an old Pace IPH8005 DVR laying around, and I noticed it has a 500GB sata Toshiba MQ01ABD050V 2.5in HDD in it. (Sort of took it out. I want to make it a media center, but don't have any clue as to what software to install or how to install it. Help plz. I know its specs, can give them if...
  12. S

    How do i record movies from my direct tv dvr player to my Toshiba dvd/vhs dual player? My tv is a smart tv( vizio) and i have

    I am having problems on trying to figure out how to record movies from my dvr player to my Toshiba dvd/ bus combo player. Please help
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    Using DVR as BOX TV

    Hi to all. I'm a newby. I've an Avidsen DVR AHD HYBRID 720p and i don't use it so i want to transform it in a box tv installing Kodi. Is it possible? Can i reinstall os on it? Thanks for your answers Ale
  14. A

    Directv account info

    I was just wonder, I have a directv account with 4 receivers on it, 1 dvr and 3 regular hd. I have an extra dvr and was wondering, if I bring it to my cottage and hook it up will I be able to use the dvr functions or do I have to pay for the dvr (I already paid for the first one) Thanks.
  15. L

    Reconnecting Sony STR-DG820 to Epson Powerlite 8350

    I am trying to reconnect my Sony STR-DG820 receiver to my Epson Powerlite 8350 projector (It worked perfectly in the past until I stupidly unhooked everything). I can get audio from our DVR and PS3 through the receiver to our sound system, but cannot get video from those components through the...
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    Cutting the Cord. Suggestions?

    So I've decided I want to get rid of cable. I already have a Roku and stream most of my entertainment through that with Netflix and Amazon Prime. I recently tried a 7 day subscription with SlingTV and I absolutely loved the service. My only issue is not having the ability to DVR shows. I've...
  17. M

    how to cut cable cord

    What are the exact steps to cut the cable cord. My cable bill just hit $197.00..How can I DVR all my shows?
  18. J

    Sendig TiVo HDMI to SVideo Through A DVR Recorder to TV

    Could I run a HDMI out from a Tivo Roamio OTA 1TB DVR using a Tmvel PETHCSP HDMI To S-video Converter Scaler 720p 1080p with Adapter into a Funai S Video input and then out from the Funai's HDMI out to my television without significant signal loss? The purpose would be to dump recorded OTA DVR...
  19. M

    needing help in hooking up rca soundbar only auxily cables

    I have rca soundbar no optical input, with built in dvr player, how to hook up uo tv
  20. U

    Universal DVR question

    Is there any such thing as a universal DVR?I mean plug in the coaxial cable and it will work with any cable service.
  21. S

    All 4 of the HDMI ports work when the dvr is connected, but not when a bluray player is connected.

    All 4 HDMI ports work with a dvr but not with a bluray player
  22. K

    Magnavox MDR513H/F7 with Cox mini digital box

    I installed the Cox mini digital box a couple of weeks ago as part of their all digital conversion. I have been trying off an on every since to connect my Magnavox DVR without any success. I am pretty sure I have it connected correctly as I am able to connect a Sony DVD?VHS combo and it works...
  23. M

    recording to a Magnavox DVR using a Cox mini box

    In my home office I have a single coaxial cable coming directly out of the wall. I put a splitter on the cable so that my laptop and my TV both get cable service. I have a Magnavox DVR hooked up to my TV so that I can record a program that airs at the same time I’m watching a different channel...
  24. Z

    need ot hook up DVD/VHS player to smart TV and channelmaster DVR

    I have a Samsung Smart TV, I also have an indoor digital antenna (No cable). I also am hooked up to channelmaster DVR. I WANT to hook up my VHS/DVD player as well to watch movies. Anyone have details on how i go about this and what i MIGHT need to do it???
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    Connect Harman Kardon AV receiver to LG tv to DirecTv DVR using HDMI ARC

    [/b]Hello All. I'm seeking advice and instruction as to how best to set up my 5.1 home theatre/surround sound system. I have a Harman Kardon AV receiver, Harman Kardon speakers/powered sub-woofer, and an LG HDTV whose tv signal comes from DirecTv HD DVR, (genie). The AVR has an hdmi ARC...
  26. J

    Two of my DVR/receivers get 1080i for sports while the other gets 720p only on the same channel. The TV is 1080p capable. How

    Two of my Scientific Atlanta DVR/receivers can get 1080i while the third can only get 720p. The Vizio is 1080p capable. How do I get the receiver to put out 1080i?
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    Transmit Coax Signal to DVR

    I have a room where the coax cable comes into the house at a weird spot. I want my DVR, TV, Receiver on the opposite side of the room. Without running the cable across the room, is there any way to wirelessly transmit the signal from the live cable to the DVR? something like: Wall->Coax ->...
  28. pickandwhammy

    Windows 10 Screen recording: No audio captured at all

    This was not a problem a few weeks ago, so it must be some setting/update etc. Using both XBox DVR and Fraps, I have enabled "Stereo Mix" and tried using that as the default device, even tried recording microphone input, but there is just no sound, no matter what. Just FYI, I use ASIO4All and...
  29. M

    We have one direct tv hddvr and two tvs in our RV. We will only be using one tv at a time. What can I do to connect both tvs t

    One hd dvr and two tvs rather close together in an RV. How do you Connect both to one receiver
  30. S

    DVR recordings dissapeared

    I have a Comcast legacy DVR(newest one), wen't to view my recorded shows and they are all gone except two recently recorded shows. The shows are gone yet my box was still says 90% full.
  31. J

    how do i dowload game dvr

    Hi basicly i would like to know how to download game dvr as i would like to start youtube bye the way this is for xbox 360 do u know how to download this and macbook pro?
  32. B

    Good Tv tuner card for windows and linux.

    I was wondering what a good tv tuner card would be that works with both windows and linux. The card would recive a signal from a direct tv reciver. The pc than would record it.(It would be like a digital vcr basically). I'm unsure if im going to use windows or linux yet but probaly both. The...
  33. B

    Custom built DVR?

    How does this sound as a build for a dvr?(I aplogize for not having all parts yet) Pentium g3258 Micro ATX motherboard(will update to model once chosen) 4-8gb ram (probaly 4 to start) PSU(have 300 watt unsure if it will fit or I will need a smaller one) 1-2 tb hdd. Either a wd or seagate(can't...
  34. T

    Building a OTA DVR that is also a Linux box running KODI (XBMC)

    Approximate Purchase Date: Late 2015 or Early 2016 Budget Range: Up to $500 System Usage from Most to Least Important: OTA DVR, KODI (XBMC) for streaming free content (not pirating). Parts Not Required: I already have a nice long range antenna hooked directly to my TV at the moment...
  35. B

    Old Equipment with a New TV

    I have an old DVR and an old Panasonic Tube TV. This has worked fine for me until the TV died today. Now I find myself in need of, and completely lost to, a new TV. I know nothing of the connections for new TVs, or practically anything else. I want all my old electronics (DVR, DVD, VCR) to...
  36. T

    What items are needed to run cable TV without DVR?

    I recently ended up with a new Alienware gaming box with I3, 4gb GTX 745, 6GB RAM, 1TB hdd... and I was thinking of using it to replace my FIOS DVR so I can save the $20 a month DVR rental fee. Looking at specs, it seems the box is sufficient to the task, however I have not been able to find...
  37. J

    HD DVR Recording

    Hello everybody, I am just wondering if there is a HD DVR recording device that could records or captures at least 3 - 4 channels with AC3 output or HDMI audio output to the external harddrive, which then later could be connected to the PC and played. Since dish and directTV always encrypt...
  38. Z

    DVR for use with STB

    I have a Verizon HD DVR @$20/mo and would like to switch to a STB @$12/mo and use one of the desktop PCs in the house to record video. What do I need in a PC? surely a huge hard disk and a TV tuner card, but do I need high speed processor? how much RAM? The STB will have a HDMI output; can I...
  39. M

    How do I hook up my AV receiver using the Time Warner Cable adapter?

    I needed to get the Time Warner Cable digital adapter today whereas previously I had a DVR box. My Pioneer receiver was hooked through the DVR box, but now I do not have that and cannot get the sound from my TV though my receiver! ugh! I've tried everything I know to hook it up but can't seem...
  40. J

    DISH DVR to PC

    I have a DVR with DISH and will be canceling DISH soon. There are programs I recorded on the DVR that I would like to save. Does anyone know how to do this? The PC is a laptop running Win 7 Ultimate 64 bit. jedi1952
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    headphones for the Pace DVR or Sony TV

    Will I be able to hook corded headphones to Pace DVR model # RNG150N in the Digital Audio Out outlet. The DVR is hooked to a Sony Bravia TV. Also what size jack on the headphones will go to the DVR Digital Audio Out outlet. I have a little trouble hearing all the audio on the TV without...
  42. F

    Record streaming to DVR?

    I'm having trouble finding info on exactly the setup I have in mind, so I'm hoping someone here can help. I currently have a 15-year-old TV, a ReplayTV DVR and Comcast cable/internet service. I would like to downgrade (and eventually get rid of) cable. In the meantime, I'm thinking that a new...
  43. J

    DVR pass word

    I got the Clover DVR working on the TV now. Do you know how i can change the pass word. i want to check the DVR on the internet . When i login it says DVR not found.
  44. J

    Clover DVR needs to be connectedb to a TV

    i have a 4 channel Clover DVr modle cdr4570 i want to connect it to a Tv to use as a monitor. Can you help
  45. D

    Affordable DVR option

    I'm looking for a more affordable option to renting a dvr to record the shows I like to watch. The time warner cable package I purchased didn't come with one like I thought it did. I've been researching some of the boxes on the market that allow you to record to a freestanding hard drive or a...
  46. C

    Samsung Smart TV-DVR/VCR Plays B/W

    connected it and it only plays black & white
  47. L

    hdmi optical tv

    Hi there.thank for your answer but my question is can i go form apical from my reciverto my DVR, and HDMI from DVR to TV and have soud
  48. M

    Someone is selling a modem/router for comcast cable as well as a DVR box for Comcast cable. If I buy them can I shop renting t

    Buying someone's used modem and DVR
  49. N

    Turn PC into DVR

    After I built my first computer, I realized that I had essentially no use for my old computer. Then I contemplated the idea of turning into a DVR to record shows received from the antenna to watch later. Specs of the machine are as follows: Intel Core i5-3350P CPU Asus H61 mATX mobo 6GB generic...
  50. L

    Connect DVR to analog TV with converter box, DVD player?

    I have an analog TV with a digital TV tuner/converter box; a DVD player; and a Leaf antenna connected to the converter box. I would like to record OTA programs for replay later. Is it possible to connect a ChannelMaster DVR+ (the one with the built-in storage) and how, specifically, would I do...
  51. Marshall Honorof

    TiVo Roamio OTA Review - Pricey Cord-Cutting DVR

    The Roamio OTA is OK at what it does, but it's tough to set up and, considering fees, much more expensive than its $50 price tag lets on. TiVo Roamio OTA Review - Pricey Cord-Cutting DVR : Read more
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    two samsung tv's in same room with Directv- 2 remotes that conflict with each other supposedly because Samsung has universal r

    Wife just purchased Samsung smart tv with direct tv std receiver. Other Samsung tv has dvr with HDMI dvr receiver. According to Directv techs they have no clue. Samsung techs have different opinions. One says "cannot use to Samsungs in same room, move to another place". My wife suggests the...
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    How can I setup my Vizio TV, with Samsung sound bar and DVR to 2 componets stay on.

    How can I setup my Vizio TV, with Samsung soundbar and then connected to the cable company's DVR. Right now if I turn off the TV off the sandbar and dvr all of them get shut off. I need a way to just turn the TV off and leave soundbar and dvr left on. Every component is connected using HDMI...
  54. R

    Wide Open West cable

    I have wide open west as my cable provider. My dr box is Arris. It is connected with an hdmi cord. It worked fine then all of a sudden it stopped having sound. I can get sound with av jacks. I tested the hdmi cord by connecting my laptop to my tv and got perfect sound and picture. My tv is a 46...
  55. M

    Advice - "idiot proof" setup

    I hope those with more knowledge can help me! I have researched this inside out and have just ended up going in circles and getting more confused.. My parents want a new TV setup. They currently have 4 remotes (TV, DVD, Freeview, XBMC), with labels on them (TV, etc) and this is too confusing...
  56. S

    Copying a program from a DVR to a thumb drive

    I have a Dish DVR box and I recorded a nature TV program. I want to copy this program onto a thumb drive. There is a USB slot on the back of my Dish DVR box, but I don't know how to access it because it doesn't come up in a menu anywhere. Is it even possible to do something like this? My TV...
  57. tomsguideUS

    Tablo 2-Tuner Over-the-Air DVR Review: Too Much Hassle

    The Tablo requires considerable effort and equipment to enable HDTV recording. Cord cutters should look elsewhere. Tablo 2-Tuner Over-the-Air DVR Review: Too Much Hassle : Read more
  58. W

    How to record cable tv shows

    I have cable provided to me by my apartment complex but DVR is not included. How can I add a DVR and record my shows?
  59. C

    Opting out of Dish Network, Looking for Whole House OTA and Streaming Setup

    Problem: Dish has gotten to be too expensive for what we get. There are bunches of channels that we never use, along with music, etc. We do not subscribe to any premium channels. I need help determining what setup to use in order to achieve my desired outcome. Existing Setup: TVs I have a...
  60. S

    to hook up Sony Bravia hdtv, Scientific DVR, Sony bluRay & Sony sound bar?

    im trying to hook up the above mentioned and cant get them to function properly, the sound bar is my biggest difficulty, install instructions do not cover this set up.