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From here for How to Download DIRECTV HD DVR Recordings to a PC. Check the video input jack type on your video capture hardware. Depending on your model, it could be s-video, mini plug or RCA. If you are unsure of the type, refer to your owner’s manual. How to Download DVR Recordings by Lori Spencer. If your DVR's available memory is almost full with programs you've saved, you want to find a way to keep them without taking up space on the DVR. One option is to download your favorite shows to a computer. Using a USB 2.0 video capture device is the least expensive and most user-friendly method.
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I have recorded some stuff on my Directv HD DVR, and I want to rip it to my PC so I can save it, is this even possible?
As far as I know no unless some DVR have special output connector (HDMI, Firewire or other mean) availabe for downloading the recorded data.
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In the UK - some guys have found a way of copying material from a standard Sky+ or Sky+ HD hard drive to a much larger drive, allowing existing recordings to be transferred onto a new hard drive you are going to install into your DVR, but this doesn't allow the video material to be replayed on a PC.
(In the case of the UK Sky+ this is because the video recorded is still encrypted using the broadcast encryption scheme, it is only decrypted on replay. This allows a dual tuner device to require only a single stream decryption module - as it is a playback not a record function)
AIUI some US cable DVRs may have firewire outputs allowing this route to be used for material not flagged as uncopyable?
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I'm a contemporary dance, and HD Video music enthusiast and I have a growing library of excerpts from the HD music channels and also from American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance. This is nice as allows me to carve out what I don't want. Probably not worth the bother just to save a movie though.
I know each of these will be able to record HD off of a OTA antennae, but am confused as to what can encode or record from a sattelight receiver.
just want to record shows and put them on my ipod, so Standard definition is fine.
I have the eyeTV 3 software which'll work off of any of these devices, but want to make sure that I can get recordings off of the satallight box before purchase.
(looking at something like the miglia TV max that'd still work on an old mac mini PPC)
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There is no way to transfer recordings off of the DVR to your PC. Everything is super-encrypted and no method exists to break that.
And, unlike cable TV, the Sat companies are not required by law to allow for FireWire transferring material to a DVHS VCR or PC.
There is no chance of getting a truly perfect lossless copy of anything. But you can get a high quality recording using the Hauppauge Colossus (which records via the HDMI output of your Sat DVR), or the Hauppauge HD-PVR (which records via the Component output of your Sat DVR). There are also other similar units such as the Black Magic Intensity Pro (I only have experience using the Hauppauge products).You should focus on those devices, as they are as close as you're going to get.
Originally Posted by TNO821 This depends on what you mean. There is no way to transfer recordings off of the DVR to your PC. Everything is super-encrypted and no method exists to break that. And, unlike cable TV, the Sat companies are not required by law to allow for FireWire transferring material to a DVHS VCR or PC. There is no chance of getting a truly perfect lossless copy of anything. But you can get a high quality recording using the Hauppauge Colossus (which records via the HDMI output of your Sat DVR), or the Hauppauge HD-PVR (which records via the Component output of your Sat DVR). There are also other similar units such as the Black Magic Intensity Pro (I only have experience using the Hauppauge products). You should focus on those devices, as they are as close as you're going to get. |
| Colossus also has an HDMI input port, so you can record HD video at up to 1080i from a un-encrypted HDMI source. Note: most cable and satellite TV set top boxes encrypt HDMI output, so you cannot record from these sources. |
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At worst, you're just plain wrong.
I think you'll find that I tend to know what I'm talking about.
BTW, this post in this thread says you're wrong.
At best, you mean 'No! It likely won't work due to DRM.'
At worst, you're just plain wrong.
I think you'll find that I tend to know what I'm talking about.
BTW, this post in this thread says you're wrong.
I simply quoted the manufacturer and have 'just a bit' of knowledge of DirecTV.
I would ask the poster in your link more about their post.
HDCP is fairly prevalent on the HDMI output with DirecTV.
I think you'll find that I tend to know what I'm talking about.
Reading through that whole thread, it does look like you've asked the right questions.
At the same time, that poster doesn't show enough to prove the Colossus supports HDCP.
Most of their posts has to do with local channels, with only a couple of SAT/cable channels that it worked with.
Since the last post was a month ago, where is the video or any further reports of what works?
I'd tend to want more proof before I would be recommending something that the manufacturer says it doesn't do.
Reading through that whole thread, it does look like you've asked the right questions.
At the same time, that poster doesn't show enough to prove the Colossus supports HDCP.
Most of their posts has to do with local channels, with only a couple of SAT/cable channels that it worked with.
Since the last post was a month ago, where is the video or any further reports of what works?
I'd tend to want more proof before I would be recommending something that the manufacturer says it doesn't do.
I agree that no real proof was provided and I was initially very skeptical of it. However, I also headed over to the Hauppauge UK forums and there are other reports of the same thing. So, while it would be nice to have screenshots or video proof, I am convinced that some people are able to do this (for reasons not fully understood). There are also other reports of people not being able to record via HDMI, which would point to HDCP being properly handled by the Colossus (BTW, I have found no conflicting reports of different individuals getting different results on the same model of cable or sat STB).
From other stuff that I've read about the Colossus, my guess is that it is properly paying attention to HDCP copy protection...it just seems that some cable and sat set-top-boxes are not properly passing the HDCP.
I intend to purchase the Colossus in the near future, and look forward to testing this.
My assumption is that a simple firmware update from the cable or sat provider is all that it would take to stop this from happening. I'm not sure that those providers are thrilled about doing this, as it no doubt would mean increased support calls due to problems that certain devices (AVR's, projectors, etc.) have with HDCP. But if Hollywood decides to care about this, I'm guessing their lawyers can point to copious punitive fines in the contracts for any provider that doesn't 'play ball' with HDCP.
My assumption is that a simple firmware update from the cable or sat provider is all that it would take to stop this from happening. I'm not sure that those providers are thrilled about doing this, as it no doubt would mean increased support calls due to problems that certain devices (AVR's, projectors, etc.) have with HDCP. But if Hollywood decides to care about this, I'm guessing their lawyers can point to copious punitive fines in the contracts for any provider that doesn't 'play ball' with HDCP.
Maybe it's just 'the devil you know', verses the one you don't, but I would bet the DVR was a fault and either a reboot or the firmware that was released recently would have plugged the hole.
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This may be why there was no further posting from that poster. DirecTV has been having issues with HDMI as it seems nobody [or all] has followed 'the standard' as closely as they should have.
Even that posted had issues with HDCP on the SD channels.
I've had more experience with this testing their DirecTV2PC software. It requires HDCP support for digital connection to a monitor. While not all recordings have copyright protection, more and more are. Even the same program that was first aired without it, has later had it on re-airing a year or two later.
'My guess' is your results will be spotty at best.
I would bet the DVR was a fault and either a reboot or the firmware that was released recently would have plugged the hole.
This may be why there was no further posting from that poster
Possibly. But, with these type of forums, you hear the most noise when something doesn't work. When the user has everything working the way they want, they tend not to bother coming here.
Anyways, when I see a good deal on the Colossus, I'll pick one up and give it a test (though I don't have or want sat, so my testing will be limited to BD players and cable)...hopefully I'll be able to figure out if it is something with the Hauppauge drivers or firmware.
Possibly. But, with these type of forums, you hear the most noise when something doesn't work. When the user has everything working the way they want, they tend not to bother coming here.
Anyways, when I see a good deal on the Colossus, I'll pick one up and give it a test (though I don't have or want sat, so my testing will be limited to BD players and cable)...hopefully I'll be able to figure out if it is something with the Hauppauge drivers or firmware.
FWIW this has been forwarded to DirecTV engineering, so I'd expect any 'hole' is or will be plugged 'soon'.
FWIW this has been forwarded to DirecTV engineering, so I'd expect any 'hole' is or will be plugged 'soon'.
Assuming it has anything to do with the DirecTV hardware/software/firmware. If it's something involving the Hauppauge hardware/software/firmware, there's two things DirecTV engineering can do about it: Nothing and Like it.
And who's forwarding crap to them anyway?
And who's forwarding crap to them anyway?
Someone that is involved in their testing.
If this is how they expect their equipment to work, then there will be no change, but on the other hand, if there is a flaw, then it will get plugged.
Someone that is involved in their testing.
If this is how they expect their equipment to work, then there will be no change, but on the other hand, if there is a flaw, then it will get plugged.
Fair enough. I do expect that it is a 'flaw' in the DirecTV firmware or software. But when they plug it, I also expect it to disrupt legitimate non-infringing customers who are using picky devices such as certain AVR's and projectors. But if they don't plug it, I would bet that they are in clear violation of agreements that they've made with the content producers.
Fair enough. I do expect that it is a 'flaw' in the DirecTV firmware or software. But when they plug it, I also expect it to disrupt legitimate non-infringing customers who are using picky devices such as certain AVR's and projectors. But if they don't plug it, I would bet that they are in clear violation of agreements that they've made with the content producers.
It is 'my guess' that this is/was a result of having the HDCP 'loosened' enough to be compatible with many devices. How many legitimate devices may be blocked would also be a guess and they may be able to fine tune HDCP further, once they know what must be blocked.
Since Directv offers the 'Directv2pc' software which allows you to stream saved programming from your dvr to your pc via LAN, why couldnt you use a video & audio capture app to record your shows this way? in my case i dont need perfect quality, because i just want to save a bunch of cooking shows i have saved on my dvr that are getting out of hand with the amount of space they are taking up. id like to save em for later though for educational purposes.
spending $100+ on a capture card just for this would be frivolous.
also worth noting that my current video card doesnt have inputs of any kind.
I have a directv dvr model # hr24-100
Since Directv offers the 'Directv2pc' software which allows you to stream saved programming from your dvr to your pc via LAN, why couldnt you use a video & audio capture app to record your shows this way? in my case i dont need perfect quality, because i just want to save a bunch of cooking shows i have saved on my dvr that are getting out of hand with the amount of space they are taking up. id like to save em for later though for educational purposes.
spending $100+ on a capture card just for this would be frivolous.
also worth noting that my current video card doesnt have inputs of any kind.
DirecTV2PC blocks video capture.
You can use SD capture cards/devices and connect to the analog outputs: http://www.google.com/search?q=video...ed=0CAoQuw0oAQ
DirecTV2PC blocks video capture.
You can use SD capture cards/devices and connect to the analog outputs: http://www.google.com/search?q=video...ed=0CAoQuw0oAQ
awesome, thanks a lot. $10 i can do...
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Is there a way to hook up a standard DVD player to a DirecTV HD DVR and record the content to this disk? If not is there a way to record the content onto a computer to later be recorded onto a DVD.
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If your DVD player can also record DVDs, then yes. You can connect your DirecTV HD DVR to a DVD recorder like so:
Additional Items Required:
- S-Video cable
- DVD recording unit (if your DVD player can't record)
- Blank DVD
Test your Direc TV digital video recorder and your DVD recording unit separately to make sure both are in proper working order before you connect them.
Connect one end of an S-Video cable to your DVD recording unit and the other end to your TV.
Find the standard RCA cables that Direc TV sent along with your digital video recorder. Attach one end of them to the corresponding slot on the DVD recording unit and the other end to the TV.
Check your DVD recording unit to see if it came with an HD cable or the standard three-pronged cable. Buy a separate HD cable if it did not come with one.
Attach the HD cable between the Direc TV digital video recorder and the DVD recording unit.
Insert a blank DVD into the DVD recording unit, then turn on your TV and digital video recorder.
Find a program you want to record to a DVD. Use the digital video recorder's Record to VCR function to save it to the blank DVD.
Use the DVD to re-watch the recorded program at a later time on any standard DVD player or computer DVD drive.
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Step 1
Check the video input jack type on your video capture hardware. Depending on your model, it could be s-video, mini plug or RCA. If you are unsure of the type, refer to your owner’s manual.
Step 2
Check the audio input jack type on your video capture hardware. Depending on your model, it is probably RCA left (white) and right (red). If you are unsure of the type, refer to your owner’s manual.
Step 3
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Check the video analog output jack type on your HD DVR. The most common analog video output jack will be s-video, but it may be component video. If you are unsure of the type, refer to your owner’s manual.
Step 4
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Obtain the video and audio cables that match the jack types of your video capture hardware and your HD DVR. Connect the video and audio cables from the HD DVR to the video capture hardware.
Step 5
Launch your video capture software. Windows operating systems come with an application call Movie Maker which works fine. Press Record on the software, and then press Play on the HD DVR.
Step 6
Leave it alone until your entire show is done playing. Then you can stop recording and use your HD DVR normally again.
From here for Connecting Direc TV HD DVR to a DVD Recorder
Step 1
Test your Direc TV digital video recorder and your DVD recording unit separately to make sure both are in proper working order before you connect them.
Step 2
Connect one end of an S-Video cable to your DVD recording unit and the other end to your TV.
Step 3
Find the standard RCA cables that Direc TV sent along with your digital video recorder. Attach one end of them to the corresponding slot on the DVD recording unit and the other end to the TV.
Step 4
Check your DVD recording unit to see if it came with an HD cable or the standard three-pronged cable. Buy a separate HD cable if it did not come with one.
Step 5
Attach the HD cable between the Direc TV digital video recorder and the DVD recording unit.
Step 6
Insert a blank DVD into the DVD recording unit, then turn on your TV and digital video recorder.
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Step 7
Find a program you want to record to a DVD. Use the digital video recorder's 'Record to VCR' function to save it to the blank DVD.
Step 8
Use the DVD to re-watch the recorded program at a later time on any standard DVD player or computer DVD drive.
Not sure if this is what you want, but...
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I hook up my DVD recorder RCA inputs to the RCA outputs of my DVR. So the DVR is converting digital to analog, which is routed to my DVD recorder, which then converts and records back in digital DVD form.
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Note that not all shows can be by recorded this way, since many DVD recorders will not copy programs marked as 'copyrighted'. This varies from station to station.