I've got an ext HD with movies recorded off of dish network.. can skybox record them off HD then let me play them without having to go thru DN codex?
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You can probably record them off the skybox straight into the recorder. I dont think the skybox has a separate recorder.
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This box is ok for what it is. It should play ur regular dixv files ok and most mp4 files. I can't remember if it plays HDTV files or not. I use a different type system now that also streams movies from netflex and other providers. My streaming box was purchased at best buy and also plays all my files as well as HDTV files. I like it a lot better than the regular media player your asking about. Take care and hope you find what ur searching for.
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I have not tried that. It is a DVD player so you don't really need to do that to view the DVD. I use it for recording off air and cable shows onto the hard drive. It works like a champ for that and I have been using it for the last year without a glitch. I am very happy with it. I have two of them in fact and they both work well for my purposes.
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Have you made a recording from a Verizon FIOS box recently? My DR410 has worked perfectly for years but in the past month it won't record anything coming from the DVR. It pops up a message about the signal not being one that can be recorded (like you tried to burn from a commercial DVD or VCR) and I haven't been able to burn anything else. Very frustrating!! Anyone else see this problem recently? And does anyone know a solution? Thanks.
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Yes you can if connected properly. We have our connected to Directv box and Directv box to tv. We record usually to the box and then when we watch the show, we record to disc.
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Is it possible to make a DVD from this machine of shows you have recorded from Dish Network? Mine SHOWS to be recording, but when I play it back, the DVD is black / blank with no sound. (We have a compatable Samsung HDTV; all our components are run through a Yamaha sound bar system.) Do the disks (I'm using +R) have to be formatted first, or do they automatically format? Thanks in advance.
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Not sure I checked with directv before I bought dish to make sure it worked with my box. Some of the newer dvr HD boxes wont work as per directv, just double check with directv before you buy it.
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Recommend you get an external tuner instead, so as not to need to worry about drivers. Take a look at the silicondust dot com products. In the downloads section, you'll see HDHomeRun software for Linux, and some Linux based DVR programs are supported. Most all of the silicondust external tuners are sold on Amazon. Note the feature sets are different for each one, get the right one...some are for over the air, some for digital cablecard arrangements, etc.
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I'm not sure. I did not have mine long enough to try that. If you try it & it does could you tell me? The recorders that I've seen other folks use will record it from a DVR, but it's not 720 or 1080. It's only 480( standard def).
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Yes you can, very easy. the build in Zmodo software formats any hard drive you put in the DVR. The interface is through firmware so hard drive does not store the actual software, only the recorded video.
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The ONLY way one could record a "High Definition" signal would be with a BluRay Recorder with a built-in ATSC tuner....They are ONLY available to the Asian and European markets(Thank You very much MPAA and the Federal government)...IF and that is a BIG IF you can find one that will work in the USA...Expect to pay $2000 or more for it.
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I use this unit to get "air" digital and record it just fine. No card used, needed or accessible in this unit. It is not a DirecTV or DISH style unit. It is used instead of either of those two .. in my set up. I am not sure what exactly Michael is referring to when he stated "...a situation where the tuner does not "see" channels ..." because mine sees all the local, digital "air" channels. It is not a "satellite" receiver. And it works very well as intended.
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If your satellite box outputs encrypted HDMI like I expect it does, then no, not directly from the box to this card. The HDMI feed from the satellite box would need to somehow be decrypted before being fed into this card. This card can decrypt encrypted HDMI for display only, but attempting to record encrypted HDMI results in a popup message saying it will not record encrypted HDMI. If your satellite box does not output encrypted HDMI, then never mind.
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Haven't tried to record DL discs, however, according to Panasonic operating manual for DMR-EA18K (page 55); it is capable of recording + DL and - DL with a finalization format of DVD-V, and is able to playback. Also have the DMR-ES10 and both are outstanding! Note: No eject function on remote for DMR-EA18K.
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That's a good question. We are going to change our receiver to an HD/DVR. I believe the vu cube will not give you HD.I think you need the more expensive model. Just my opinion - haven't personally tried it.
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You cannot - it can only record the show in the resolution in which it is broadcast (HD or SD).
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Hi Robert! I haven't had any problems recording from my cable box. I've recorded digital stations, premium and even On-Demand with this unit. Yep, recorded 3 shows ON-Demand! The D-r400 is awesome! I'm using composite, because my cable box does not have an S-Video Connection. Picture is great and I wasn't sure it would be, although I'm not using this on an HDTV. I have read that some people have problems, depending on their cable provider. If your provider will not allow recording of these stations due to copyright, then it may not work for you. Most have not had a problem, which is why this unit has become so popular. Just make sure you hook up your unit to the cable box. The D-r400 doesn't have coaxial, so you need to use RCA audio/video cables. Follow the instructions on the manual for cable/satellite installation and you'll be fine.