Can this card record from a satellite box like direct tv or dish network box?
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Yes, it has HDMI input, for HD recording, or Component for widescreen. Your network box will plug directly into the card.
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It depends. If your satellite box outputs to Component video (i.e. five colored plugs), you're pretty much good to go. If it's standard-definition Composite video (three plugs), then you might need to find an adapter for it, as this card doesn't include one. HDMI connections might work as well, but be aware that this card does not comply with High-Definition Content Protection (HDCP) standards, so if your receiver box requires HDCP, then you will not get a signal via HDMI cable on this card.
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If your satellite box outputs encrypted HDMI like I expect it does, then no, not directly from the box to this card. The HDMI feed from the satellite box would need to somehow be decrypted before being fed into this card. This card can decrypt encrypted HDMI for display only, but attempting to record encrypted HDMI results in a popup message saying it will not record encrypted HDMI. If your satellite box does not output encrypted HDMI, then never mind.
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I doubt, that it works with satellite. Best would be, to send the question to Elgato support, they can answer it definetely.
957948
Hi Mad, normally you can't do that directly on the TV. You can record from your Cable Box. -Vincent
2250234
Hello, I have the same set up as you. With this box I can only record the local stations. If there is a show that cable offers on their basic plan I can not record it unless it is in the area. I was hoping that this unit would pick up the unscrambled channels which are about 75 stations, from the cable line, but it does not do that for me.
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I don't know because it would record unless you have a cable box, which I don't even though I have cable. I bought from amazon a magnabox which would work.
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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
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No, this box has no recording capabilities. Only streaming, or playing already downloaded content.
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Yes, but the Hopper is not compatible with your existing wiring & satelite dish. You just can't swap out the Hopper with a standard DVR/receiver from Dish. You need a whole new setup.
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I originally purchased this unit to use with my home security NVR recorder. For that it did not work as well as I would have liked. However I am now using it on a DirectTV DVR and it works as expected. I have not used it with Verizon box but I would presume that it would work as well as a DirectTV
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all dtv receivers come with an 'access card'. not all of dishnet receivers use an external card.
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I dont use satellite however I do own the recorder mentioned and I timer program it to record shows without issue and it works great even on long record modes for more dvd time. (ive only used -rw discs)
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I believe it only works with cable cards. You can always double check at tivo.com
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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.
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You probably need to check with Panasonic and or your cable/satellite provider. If this recorder is used as your primary DVR from a cable provider, some external drives will work and some will not. The external hard drive you use, with most cable/satellite providers, needs to be a eSATA drive and I'm not sure if this particular Seagate is eSATA or not. My DirecTV DVR recommends certain Western Digital external hard drives. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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The answer is rather complicated. No, you cannot record DirecTV signals directly from the dish. If you have a DirecTV DVR, record them on it and then transfer them to the Magnavox. That is how I save select programs (without the commercials). I do the same for movies and specials. Hope this helps.
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Some HD boxes come with an Ethernet port that allows wired connection. This box works with most Direct TV types for witeless and injects the signal kn the box through the coax from the satellite. it also has an ethernet port output. Check with Direct TV to be sure it works with the type of DVR you need for your configuration.
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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.