Is this only for cable, or will it work on recording over the air HD TV.
187627
Hi Michael, I actually don't use the TIVO service at all. I use the device connected to a camera for instant feed back for my athletes. I coach springboard diving. Sorry
187628
Series 2 do not record in HD. There are no inputs on the Tivo that allow for it.
2025420
As said by some others on here, this will record in HD, but not with HDMI. Plus the software with it isn't in a friendly video format. Elgato does everything this does, with less cords, and better. Plus this is easy to use on Twitch.tv.
2158341
I have a digital cable box and it only records to the channel that I select. On my Toshiba, there is no choice to choose which station to record. Whatever station is selected on the TV, it records. Hope this helps. roger
129238
Yes, but keep in mind that you have to supply your own usb hard drive and you will be limited to recording whatever channels the antenna can pick up. Also you will not be able to record one thing and watch another. You will watch what is being recorded. The box does a pretty good job recording. I can't tell the difference between something that's been recorded and live tv. The naming scheme is basic and doesn't use show names so you may have a hard time finding a particular show you recorded if you record a lot of stuff. But all in all this box enables free hd recording of your local channels.
108174
Yes. Again, this does not record in HD. Your best bet is the RCA component cables (blue red green).
954475
IF you have the old RCA plugs you can record, but it is not HD. The quality is bad. Me and my friends bought this product and we had to buy another one
2011708
yes, you can record fron a standard tv station. if you are refering to a hdI cable yes ,I believe there was a cable included in the box. also if you mean does it record in hi-def. , yes. but no to HDD. And at the slowest speed , you can record up to 8 hrs. just like the tape unit next to it.
1419682
Yes, you can record shows off the air. As long as you have the yellow, red, and white Tv inputs on your Television. I use them and did not use HDMI.
115145
If your TV has composite video input (use the included cord with the yellow, red and white plugs) then it will work. If your TV has only the cable/antenna input, it may not work. The recorder would have to be able to output an RF-modulated signal on channel 3 or 4, like a VCR, but many devices don't do that anymore.
398452
Im not sure I record through my dvr and I can watch though my phone or tv.but id imagine itd work on mac since its set up is through computer
352440
You should be able to record if you can connect it to your over the air antenna. I purchased a fine Philip antenna from Walmart which connects to the coaxial cable outlet and provides excellent reception.
1000524
Does this record cable tv programs like from HBO that normally would be blocked (copy protected) if trying to record to a dvd recorder (external dvd player recorder). Some cable channels will record if that channel allows it (very few do). "Copy protected" or similar message would normally be seen and no recording would take place.Have you tried to record cable tv with it?
1230083
I have used it to record episodes of t.v. shows and a few football games to DVD. I was able to watch them later with no issues.Note: I use broadcast television. I do not have cable or satellite.
241988
don't use for recording the tv! it work but cost more money to buy the cable!
292932
The cable makes a connection and it works both ways. If you are having recording troubles, it has to be the DVR. There is nothing to add to the cable that would make any difference. I suggest also that you check your camera power to make certain it has all it needs to make the video signal. If you see the video on your monitor, it should be easily recordable by the DVR.
754414
no, it is for cameras. Maybe if the connectors were adapted, maybe. It would not be as functional as a dvr for satellite or cable.
1419687
I have an antennae hooked to a digital tuner box, some people call them converter boxes, and that is hooked to the dvd player which records over-air channels. This recorder doesn't have an antennae jack so you have to use either the composite/rca cables (yellow, red, white) or an hdmi cable. I set the recorder to record the output channel of my digital tuner and set the converter to the channel I want to record. It records over-air like that. Hope it helps.