recording through cable converter box will this record non-clear QAM (does this mean encrypted?) if run through the cable converter box first?
700790
First, this is a tuner - not a recorder. The recording option will be provided by software on your computer like Windows Media Center or Myth TV (Linux). Second, it will only tune unencrypted QAM (or Clear QAM) channels.
1023132
I was curious about this too. With old VCR units in the past, you could set the VCR to a public station like channel 3 and have it record from the TV tuner itself.Perhaps one could use a cable box output via coax to this unit and set the unit tuner to channel 3 or similar. This would however remove any automatic facets unless you set your EyeTV software to record channel 3, and make sure the cable box was set to the correct channel ahead of time.Anyone know if this would hold true?
957947
Only if your TV Has Audio and Video outputs. Most New TV's don't. You can record from DVR or Cable box outputs Video R and L audio. That's what I do. Some still have Svideo outputs use this first Peter better Video. Peter
957948
Hi Mad, normally you can't do that directly on the TV. You can record from your Cable Box. -Vincent
478224
This item is a tuner and will not unscramble cable signals. I use this with an antenna and it works fine. If your cable company scrambles all their channels you will need a converter box from the cable company.
995173
yes it is cable ready. i had our maintenance staff connect it to my existing cable the day it arrived. what is a qam tuner?
1051917
Yes but there is a hang up. Our current cable provider has encrypted network (NBC,CBS,ABC) and public broadcasting (PBS) this past week as per "FCC regulations". Our cable company has provided without charge, a QAM decoder ( Evoltion Digital DM82004UHD) that covers all stations they transmit (including cable stations). This renders the OTA input unnecessary as it provides both 480i standard broadcast and 1080i HD broadcast.
68928
Not that I recommended this device - I returned it. But, which line out are you using from your receiver? Normally for this type of operation you would take the "record" line out
156470
Yes, it has a QAM tuner for unscrambled cable channels, as described in FAQ #5 and subsequent duscussion here (copy link text and paste in your browser's address window): http://www.avsforum.com/t/940657/magnavox-537-535-533-515-513-2160a-2160-2080-philips-3576-3575/120#post_12470932
2211333
Hey I would tell you not to order this product its slow and unresponsive some times. The box records everything you tell it to but you can not change channels while its recording.
345790
It records cif, the playback is not as crystal clear as you would want, I would recommend looking at another dvr if thats important
235390
I have cable and can record, but the playback on my has been a B---h, can't seem to get the speed of the recording to sync with the speed of the playback. Don't get what the problem is.....haven't figured it out!
1109164
It depends is the correct answer. If your cable box settings under "audio" has a PCM selection, the answer is yes. See my review for more insight.
1847962
It will record all unscrambled cable channels if you hook up your cable from the wall, as well as over the air channels(if you hook up an antenna). Any scrambled channels still have to go through your cable box first, if you have a cable box.
1347826
The unit supports ClearQAM through the Tuner, however do consult with your local cable company to understand if they have plans to encrypt them in the near future. You might have to use a cable box to receive channels in the near future.
2146290
I'm not sure what a QAM tuner is but my tv works fine with analog cable plugged in.
252422
I am sorry but I don't have the answer for that but the recorder can be set to record at a very high bit rate up to 256kbps I think.
2011229
It depends on if your TV is HD ready. If not, you will not receive the HD signal without the converter box.