DVR

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.

I have tried new cables, talked to Samsung and Dish, now I am down to the Receiver. Not sure the problem, but am exploring all possibilities. Everything runs through the receiver. 5 - 10 minutes delays for visual. Audio is immediately fine.

I would like to convert a low end pc of mine to a nice HTPC/DVR. I have a A10 6400k, 64gb ssd, a motherboard, a case and a power supply. I was wondering how much of what RAM I should buy. What PCI-E based tv tuner I should buy. Also how much storage do I need. Lastly what OS should I use. My...

how can i take 5 shows in a series on my DVR and copy them to a disk to watch, like something you would get from NETFLIX?

I want to get a better understanding of how I can build my own whole house DVR. What I have - Comcast and two digital boxes. XBOX 360 Many computers that I can plug a tuner card into decent wireless network. two TVs What I want- I dont have a ton of requirements for recording 80 shows and...

I rent a RNG-110 from my local Comcast Service department, I am also planning on getting a Hauppauge WinTV tuner box for my computer, said box requires a M-Card. From what I've read, a CableCard doesn't cost you anything if you only need one of them, but if I already have the box, would I have...

I live in an apartment complex for graduate students, where cable and internet are provided for us through CenturyLink. Because our services are handled by a 3rd party (campusconnect), they don't do Cable Cards, which Tivo requires to function (at least, that's what Tivo Support tells me). So I...

My dad just switched to Direct TV yesterday from cable but got a package that did not include a DVR (I was ready for the whole home DVR they advertise). I want to used my Media Center PC running Windows7 Pro as a DVR if I can schedule recordings ahead of time. Rest assured this would only be...

TiVo's Roamio is a great DVR for live TV, but lacks the app variety that many cord cutters want. A limited-edition $50 model debuts Sept. 14. TiVo Roamio Review: Intuitive DVR for Cord Cutters : Read more

The latest version of AMD Raptr has a video recorder, called Game DVR, it's currently in Beta. It claims that it will use AMD's VCE, so users would not notice ANY performance decrease during gameplay while recording. Just like NVIDIA's ShadowPlay (NOT SURE). Tell me what you think about this.

I have a directv HD DVR. It's a HR24. I was wondering if there was a way to copy what's stored on the DVR (movies and shows) to a PC via the esata plug in the back of the DVR? I understand the files may be in a format not supported by a PC? Is there a file converter?

i m using 2 DVR cards each DVR has 16 channels. So i can see total 32 CC camera in one DVR application. But unfortunately PC's OS has been corrupted. Now i can't install 2 DVR together. If i Install then it successfully installed but i can see only 16 camera that's from only 1 DVR. Now how can i...

I've seen many people post questions about viewing security DVR files, but my question is about converting many files for dvd authoring. I would love to find a way to batch process and convert these files. It would save me hours of manual conversion -- one at a time! Any thoughts?

How do I connect my receiver/DVR to a second TV. The tech left a coaxial cable because we did not have the second TV at the time but there is not a space on the back of the DVR for a coax cable. Any suggestions?

I have the tv connected with HDMI to the cable box as well as the DVR connected with HDMI to the TV. Also, the red, white & red components are attached to the Tv and DVR.

My security system dvr has a fast rolling picture that you can not stop. I was told that it was on pal and needed to be changed to ntsc but I can"t do anything on the screen. can anyone help me it is a new system on a 10 year old tv. It was working fine. Oh yea its a bunker hill system .from...

I bought a Q-See security camera system. Theres a RCA audio out on the DVR so you can remotely talk through a powered speaker in the home. There is a constant hum when speaker is on. I tried different cables and the speaker works fine without the DVR. Is there anything that can condition...

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i HAVE A NEW RCA SOUNDBAR-SUPPOSEDLY SIMPLE SET UP- that only seems to work if it is connected to the audio output of the vcr.There is absolutely no sound coming from he tv through the soundbar connected to the tv.

I am having a superbowl party and our living room upstairs with the tv and dvr is small and so I am wondering if there is way

I want to hook up tv, DVR and blu ray to Vizio soundbar. Instructions say it is best to use the optical cable, but the cable does not fit the plug in on TV. I would like to eliminate the bulky, wire heavy surround system I have. Current surround system only goes through Blu ray. Would love to be...

Hello everyone, I apologize if I'm posting in the wrong place. We have a Fios DVR with 42 movies we've purchased that I want to put on our Windows 8 laptop for viewing while traveling without having to stream. Verizon is absolutely no help (no surprise). These are movies that are purchased -...

Hi everyone, I was wondering if it is possible to split the HDMI output from my Direct TV DVR receiver to my Xbox One, and the TV like normal? The issue is I really enjoy the new TV output on the One, but it doesn't support my DVR, and since there is only one HDMI out on the DTV box, I've had...

i use simple port forwarding tool but still not work ..the port are Web port 6660 CMD port 6661 TCP port 6662 Mobile Port 6663 i need a View all the tutorial in youtube.com but not work..

What are the requirements and recommended specs to set up a home DVR solution?

How to take one picture from DVR H.264?

With a H.264 DVR, how can I use cameras, some being PAL and some being NTSC?

I have Comcast digital cable at my house with two hd boxes hooked up. I recently tracked down some Comcast hd dvr boxes, used, on eBay. I don't currently have anything DVR at my house or on my plan but I am just wondering if I could buy these Comcast branded HD DVR boxes, hook them up, and be...

I connected the dvi to hdmi port on the DVR and I have picture and no sound. The only other connection on the monitor is RGB (in). SO what cable do I need to buy that connects from that to computer speakers? I'm assuming to get audio. I searched the other questions, and many are close, just not...

Hi All, I'm having really hard time to play some backup file from my DVR system, these files are in H.264 format, the files 146MB in size, they play on DVR but not on any media player VLC, MPC-H, handbrake conversion, ffdshow etc., installed k-lite codec also but no good. I tried handbradk to...

Not sure if I put this under the right section of the forum. I want to turn my computer into a dvr, I am just not sure if I should buy a tuner card, or a capture card. I would be using a verizon vios set top box to get the video feed, so I am not sure if i would need a tuner card. However, I...

I have a Verizon STB QIP 7232 The DVR only 500GB I want to add 2TB external hard drive Verizon STB Motorola QIP 7216 Motorola QIP 7232 Cisco CHS 435 HDC I have a QIP 7232 STB question #1 end an external box for hard drive. Requires a ESATA out put to ESATA DVR input What Box would be...

I have the DirecTV DVR & Media Deck. I want to play videos I have on my NAS. I tried playing the VOB files but nothing worked. Do I need to keep the files as ISO, MKV or forget about it?

I just bought a new laptop and my old desktop at home has a intel core I7 processor with 8 gigs ram and windows 7 ultimate on it. I have been getting upset with my comcast DVR lately. It keeps locking up and and i have to unplug from power and plug it back in. So i was going to try and make...

Hello, I just installed the Comcast-recommended Western Digital 1TB DVR My Book Expander with my Scientific Atlanta 8300HD cable box. Programs do record, however, when playing them back I get video disruptions (pixels messed up) and audio drop outs perhaps twice or more each minute the playback...

Hey, guys! This is my first post with Tom's, however I have read and been helped by quite a bit of content from this site. Thanks everyone for the great community. I have a good knowledge of data + telecom systems and wiring and I hope that I can give some valuable input to Tom's. However, I...

Hello, I want to record onto my DVD Recorder a show that I have already recorded onto my Comcast DVR device. How do I hook up the stand alone DVD Recorder and then how do I copy the show onto a Disk

Ok say you were getting directtv or dish network(havent decided which one yet). Is there a DVR box you can buy instead of paying the monthly fee. I think the monthly fee is retarded, you end up paying $1000+ for a box (depending how many years you keep the service, and I know people who have...

how do i make my tivo premeire box recieve digital television

Whiteman Technology just launch our Delta DVR today. Please give us some feedback and let us know what you think. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/whiteman-technology-introduces-revolutionary-new-consumer-dvr-2012-04-18

Hello, I am having trouble connecting a DVR to a computer monitor and wondering if anyone can help. It's old equipment i'm putting in a spare room. I am connecting a Strong SRT 5425 set-top box to Benq FP202 monitor. (HDMI output of the box to DVI monitor input with HDMI-DVI cable) The...

Hello, I am having trouble connecting a DVR to a computer monitor and wondering if anyone can help. It's old equipment i'm putting in a spare room. I am connecting a Strong SRT 5425 set-top box to Benq FP202 monitor. (HDMI output of the box to DVI monitor input with HDMI-DVI cable) The...

I paused it with my dvr and it turned off and now I cant get it back on, when I try to turn it on the light comes on for a second then it clicks and never comes on. Can you help. Thanks

This rugged DVR and media player is both cheaper and sturdier than your Xoom or iPad. Fisher Pricer Reveals Kid-friendly DVR and Video Player : Read more

Watch your back, Tivo. Microsoft Patent Hints at Possible DVR in Xbox 720 : Read more

Microsoft just received a patent that closely defines the Xbox 360 as a motion picture entertainment center and much more than just a game console. Microsoft Patents DVR for Game Consoles : Read more

I wish to replace the rental DVR I get from Comcast, so I have investigated PC HD tuner cards (plus, I have many extra hard drives). I want to watch my cable on a TV and still be able to use my PC as a computer. Does such a device exist?

Tascam DVr 1000hd Will Not Play store bought sacd recordings, what can i do?

I have a recording on my cable box DVR from a news broadcast that a family member is in, I'd like to turn it in to an avi file, is this possible? I can use a DVD burner if necessary, but would prefer to avoid it if possible

We have a plain digital cable box and I was wondering if I purchase a DVR, will it make the cable box act like a PVR?

DVR Expander problems Hi All, I've tried to find a post with info on DVR's & Expander problems with no luck. I currently have 2 Scientific Atlanta 8300HD dvr's with 1TB Iomega SATA expanders (1each). The 1st one I've had for years with no problems, except for a shortage of space when...

I have a DVR and a std box. I have a seldom used guest room and don't wish to pay monthly fee. Can I get basic channels without a box? Do I need a digital converter/tuner??

I have an analog ptz camera connected to a dvr but need to access dvr via a laptop and control the ptz through wireless means.

Hello and good day. Occasionally my Mitsu bigscreen bulb burns out so while I wait for one to arrive I grab my hp monitor and use the same hdmi cable that goes to my Mitsu to plug into the HP for temp viewing.. Four times previous to this time I plug in the cable, plug in the power, turn on the...

Hello, Can I just re-aim my DTV Slimline to the 110 and 119 Dish Network signals and receive the programing with my Dish DVR subscription? Thank you

Hello, can I buy a Comcast DVR instead of being stuck paying a monthly charge

dvr will run 10-12 hours then start rebooting over and over.

I have a sharp aquos hd tv and I need to connect a hd/dvr cable box, dvd recorder, vcr and ps3 to the tv. Can you tell me how to do this? I have hdmi and component cables.

I am trying to setup a Video Surveillance system Presently, a Standalone DVR(4 channel) based system is already working. I want to expand this system through a laptop(how ?? ... explained next). The Laptop would take VGA signals from Standalone DVR (There is VGA female port in the standalone...

Hello, I am a layperson interested in finding a "work-around" for recording programs in HD (and standard format)using my Direct TV provider without having to pay their newly increased, exhorbitant fee. Is there any news from 2011, versus the discussions I see here dated 2005? Any light you can...