Can I use this to split the signal from my DirecTV DVR so that I can copy recorded programs from the DVR to a DVD recorder?
1305264
Not sure, I do not have direcTV, but I DO know you can get 1 signal to 2 screens.
1305265
I would think so. I Don't have DirecTV, I have Xfinity and I spit the signal from the cable box with out any problems. I have split to another tv(samsung), xbox one, ps4, macbook pro, and dvd recorder. My only suggestion is to use proper HDMI cables and not the $3 china crap.
183407
Yes, I use mine for that. Don't expect setting up program recordings to be as easy as cable DVR. The set up for program recording is not very user friendly but it does the job. Antenna cable attachment is easy. Output to the TV is easy as well. Just read the user manual to set up.
1275121
Sure, not a problem. Just run cables from the video, left and right audio outputs on the back of your VCR to their respective inputs on the DVD Recorder.
2181633
Unless your main dvr has some sort of DLNA functionality, I'm going to lean towards no. You most likely are not going to able to watch recorded shows.
758640
I never used this device to record tv. I only used it to record ps3 or xbox 360 games. If DirectTv doesn't have a HDCP protecting it you might. Other than that i don't know.
206998
I think this is possible because the VCR has provisions for analog input. Why you would want to do this, I do not know because you cannot make disc recordings. You can only play what is saved on the hard drive.
1904003
Your HDMI cable may not send the information, use one with audio return and internet capabilities. If you have it hooked to a cable or satellite receiver they (nearly all Directv and some others) cannot send the required signal, it's not the splitter, rather it's the unit hooked to it. If your signal is coming from a DVD, Blue-ray etc it should work. Check to see if the receiver is showing PCM or something else as an input source signal. The receiver should be able to decode the signal from the source via HDMI as long as the signal is provided to it at the input. Just a side note, if you have a DVR or other device as a source run the splitter directly from this device to the splitter and then to other devices such as a second receiver or a TV. If you run it to the TV then to a receiver or other device you may run into a problem as many TV's do not send the required signal out (even if it says the TV does or does not address that issue). Good luck, I know the units should send the signal but, you can email J-Tech if you can't find the problem and they will help, or send you a replacement if it is defective. However, I have several friends who have purchased the J-Tech on my advice and ALL their minor problems dealt with issues other than the splitter. On one system I had to turn everything off and hook up the connections then power up the connected devices then the splitter; it was an ARC problem but, that seemed to cure the problem. Again, good luck.
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If this is the unit I have, I can not do that. I am 1100 miles from home but found this on Hauppauge Two analog tuners and hardware encoders:Dual built-in high quality hardware MPEG-2 encoders, so your PC continues to run at full speed while watching, pausing and recording analog cable TVDual 125 channel cable ready TV tuners built-in. With dbx-TV stereo decoder, for great TV sound.Built-in cable TV splitter allows you to make one connection to cable TV but watch and record 2 TV programs at the same time.Composite/S-Video and audio inputs, for cable or satellite set top boxes or VCRs. If this is the unit I have, I can not do that. I am 1100 miles from home but found this on Hauppauge Two analog tuners and hardware encoders:Dual built-in high quality hardware MPEG-2 encoders, so your PC continues to run at full speed while watching, pausing and recording analog cable TVDual 125 channel cable ready TV tuners built-in. With dbx-TV stereo decoder, for great TV sound.Built-in cable TV splitter allows you to make one connection to cable TV but watch and record 2 TV programs at the same time.Composite/S-Video and audio inputs, for cable or... » Read More If this is the unit I have, I can not do that. I am 1100 miles from home but found this on Hauppauge Two analog tuners and hardware encoders:Dual built-in high quality hardware MPEG-2 encoders, so your PC continues to run at full speed while watching, pausing and recording analog cable TVDual 125 channel cable ready TV tuners built-in. With dbx-TV stereo decoder, for great TV sound.Built-in cable TV splitter allows you to make one connection to cable TV but watch and record 2 TV programs at the same time.Composite/S-Video and audio inputs, for cable or satellite set top boxes or VCRs. « Show Less
1252752
only if you need to connect more than 4 directv tuners. One line per tuner i.e. not DVRs take one line and DVRs need 2 lines
992509
Yes, you can do that, but there will be some loss through the 2 way splitter. I run everything through this device. I have 3 cable tv dvrs, a cable modem and a telephony modem all hooked up to this device. Normally it is suggested to run a splitter, 1 leg to your cable modem and 1 to the amp. You do not need to do this with this device
954628
Yes, you can. This is a approved (power passing) Direct tv splitter. They won't say it recommend it but it work great. I use it in my RV with a Direct TV DVR with no problems. Just make sure it SWM (SWiM) compatible. With Direct TV (HDTV) only used SWM equipment Sewell HDMI splitters. I hope this helps. Thanks.
270474
No, I don't think you can. You have to have cable and a DVR BOX. I do like this DVD/ VCR-RECORDER. I HAVE 4 OF THEM.
1394700
I bought this to be able to get an internet signal. in theory that is what this is for, you can split the signal between two receivers in your home a Dvr and a regular receiver.
279834
Not real sure. But if your TV has HDMI input you might be able to use it to record to DVR. I'm not set up that way, so I'm not sure. Also check your TV for a video "line out" you could use this to record from.
445127
yes.i used it to split the signal to two different players.one was a cable box of comcast.this worked fine.the 2nd was to a blue ray player .the picture was unstable and jittery.
1545745
I believe you should be able to. You might want a splitter to remove HDCP. That will guarantee that it will work. Otherwise, I'm not sure but positive.
932270
Yes , connect the output of the cable box to the recorder then out of the recorder to the tv. When a DVD is inserted and you hit record, it will record straight to the dvd