What unit do I need? I have 2 direct tv HD DVR's,and 3 HD Tv's. 1 is 6' away, 1 is 75' and 1 is 100ft. I want to be able to switch from either DVR to any or all TV's. Thanks in advance..~D
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This would be the unit. 2x4. 2 inputs for your DVR. And 4 outputs for your 3 TVs.
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I don't see a button for "DVR". I am trying out a 880 before I give it to my mom and the only way to get to "DVR" is through DEVICE then PVR and then the DVR button is on page one. I don't see a DVR button on this "one" either. Am I missing something?
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You don't wanna do that. Even if you could get it to work, it wouldn't select channels by itself, you'd have to manually change the channel on the digital converter box to whatever you want to record next. Plus, it'd all be low-def. To record from a rooftop antenna to a DVR, you need a DVR with an ATSC tuner -- or, preferably, several ATSC tuners so you can record multiple channels at once. Since everybody using a rooftop antenna can't live without such a DVR, there are zillions to choose from -- NOT! I dunno what's wrong with this market, but finding such a DVR is ridiculously difficult. I have two. The first and best is the Channel Master CM-7000PAL, which has two tuners and therefore can record two programs at once in full HD. The other is a Magnavox MDR515H which only has one tuner and only records in low-def, although it's still widescreen and a very good fidelity low-def so it's quite watchable. It also can record on a rewritable DVD which would be nice when the HD fills up, but being low-def it has 250 hours of space on the HD so it'll never fill up. Last I heard, one or both of these models are NLA -- but that *might* be because they've introduced new and better models. Channel Master, for example, was supposed to introduce a 3-tuner model. I'm sorry the options aren't better. I'd very much like to find out why the market for ATSC DVR's is suppressed and throttle somebody.
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Great info, thanks E-Dude! I also have Comcast's HDDVR box. I'm currently running it's HDMI directly out to the HDTV. I would run this directly into my Onkyo 606 (once I purchase it) then out to the TV. I vaguely remember the cable box having a DVI output also, I wonder if I could use a HDMI to DVI convertor adapter to run out directly to another HDMI input on the TV instead of component out to the TV? I'll have to see if I'm remembering correctly. Thanks for the tip!
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Yes, my Winegard Carryout has dual outputs for hooking up two receivers or onr DVR in SD, not HD. I use HR-22s and I have to switch the setup from oval dish to round dish which takes a couple of minutes. Once you do that it is set until you take the receiver back in the house. If you have local channels you will lose those channels when you get 100-200 miles from home as they are on a directed transponder to your local area. All other channels will work anywhere in the US.
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HD/DVR works great in my 5th wheel. I had trouble finding a satellite, I stopped a Direct TV truck and paid the 20 bucks to tune it in for me. unfortunately I still need a SWM switch to record more than one show at a time. most receiver's will need to use the B band switch included with the system. Makes no sense to me to have an HD TV and not use HD service.
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This comes with a remote infrared unit that you place in front of the device you want to control from the other room. I use it to control my channel input on my DirecTV receiver. You have to be sure and place it very close to the infrared receiver on your DVR in order for it to work properly. I bought two sets of these things and they work great!
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All our DVRs are like standalone computers, so you SHOULD NOT to directly connect them to your computer.You will instead need a VGA or an HDMI monitor with a VGA cable or an HDMI cable respectively.A TV set should be fine, although a monitor is still preferable.
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You will need a DVR with multiple inputs. Perhap a NightOwl 4 or 8 channel, but that is just my recommendation.
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As many as you'd like. It's your antenna and your TV's, you don't have to play by anyone else's rules, man. You can buy signal splitters for a few bucks each from lots of places; Home Depot has a nice selection. These splitters are available in 1-to-2 or 1-to-4, but you can gang them together to hook up a dozen TV's if you want. If the lines get long, you might want to purchase a signal amplifier -- also pretty cheap -- to make sure the signal is strong to each TV. All of this works great, and the picture is better than most cable systems provide because it's NOT compressed. The problem you're likely to run into, though, is finding a DVR that'll work with an antenna. Choices are few, but Channel Master probably offers the best. Magnavox also offered a combination DVR/DVD-R at one time, dunno if they still do.
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You are welcome. I switched to HD last year. DirecTV did the installation for free after I paid for the service and receiver. One warning though. The DirecTV brand HD receiver is very slow. Spend the extra money and get the Tivo brand HD receiver.
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It should come with four 60ft BNC cables for each camera. You can purchase other cables from 25ft up to 150ft through Amazon. If your just setting up for your house then the 60ft should work. I would suggest checking out the cameras when the package arrives. Hook them up and make sure they work. What I can suggest to you is to pick up some cameras that have a higher TVL (Television Lines). Like a 400TVL to 800TVL which improves the quality of the video you're seeing. You could buy the DVR by itself, the cameras separate, which some of the cameras come with 50ft BNC cables.
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One receiver=one program at a time. The DVR has just one receiver so, whether watching live TV or recording, the unit can only receive one program at a time. Use an RF splitter to send a signal to both your TV and the DVR and you'll be able to record one show to the DVR and watch a different show simultaneously on your TV using the TV's receiver.You can watch a show previously recorded to the DVR hard drive while simultaneously recording another show to the hard drive.
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Any dvr is swappable with another dvr. The app for defender system only let's you see one camera at a time. Really depends on your needs.
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What do you have to hookup in to to record from DVR? Do you hook dvr to dvd player only? Does Cable have to run thru the DVD player and tv? I've tried a couple times and nothing is recording. Also, how do you finalize if you are choosing record without setting it up.
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1. How is recording done?To record you need a DVR unless you can hook it up to your PC.2. Is it motion activated?Your DVR software has to support motion activation for this option to work.3. How many degrees of view does it give?36PCS IR LEDs Support 90 Feet View Distance4. Is wireless operation possible? Not possible
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I am not sure what is your question. I will explain my hook up. I have a cable (not a cable box in sight) that goes right into the DVR. From the DVR another wire goes into the TV. On my Samsung TV, I can switch Source to the DVR, and change channels on cable through the DVR, or I can switch Source to the Samsung TV, and watch cable directly there. I am guessing this answers your question as yes, you can plug the cable directly into the DVR. And because I do not even have a cable box in my house, I can record without a cable box and so you should be able to do so as well.