Recording from DirecTV/DishNetwork: Does anyone know the preferred way to record from a Satellite Box?
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I can preselect programs with Dish's TV Guide and time them just as I would with the DVR. Both are then matched to make sure the correct recording happens (although I always spare a couple minutes before and after for a program, showtimes on certain channels are always unpredictable). Both Dish and Philips allow for weekly/daily/weeklong/weekend programming, so manually it becomes a breeze after a while (until a channel decides to switch times on shows for no good reason, then it becomes a eyesore of a chore). I also use RCA cables for my DVR and programmed it to the only channel that accepts a signal (ch 4), that way I only have to worry about Dish, channel wise. EXT1 source is used for any VCR-DVR dubbing.
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I use this with my DirecTV setup, so I assume you could do the same with Dish, although I can't speak authoritatively on this matter.
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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
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I have one I bought from Amazon, but I have not been able to function. I have hired technicians Directv. Nor. The archive, return it because it costs more money to buy another of a different brand
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Hi Steve: The regular coax (RG-59) will probably work for short runs like in your trailer although DirecTV calls for RG-6. You will need an LNB and a DirecTV receiver and LNB in order to receive satellite signals from this dish. They are available with HD and DVR capability. Dont forget the LNB. DH
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Does your Dish Hopper have an eSATA connection on the back? If so, then that is likely what you would have to use. Your best bet is to ask the Dish Network people what kinda device you could use with this. I haven't looked into Dish stuff in a long time. My dad was the only one that had it. All I remember about it is that they charge you an extra $5 a month (I think) to enable this feature. It really isn't worth it in my opinion. If you wanna save stuff off of it for future viewing, I would suggest looking around the internet for applications for your computer that would enable you to save content off of it instead of trying to add an external drive. For example, for a TiVo there are several programs that you can get that will not only decrypt the TiVo files of the shows, but will rip the commercials out of the shows as well as format the resulting file for any kind of player you might have. Just my $0.02 worth.
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No, You can record directly from your cable TV, however the unit will only record digital broadcast channels.
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you can only record one show at a time. don't if it will work with dish. if it does you have to hook it up between tv & dish equipment. when programed channel numbers will be different.
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This dish will not support HD, so that receiver will work great....same one I use. I use mine at Camp in the mountains and the dish works great, it is small and easy to set up quick. I do suggest that you look at purchasing a Satellite Finder Meter For Directv to make the set up quicker, the one I purchased was made by Satellite Finder, sold by Smartie Store on Amazon, only $8.99. You may want a tri pod or pole to mount the dish for ease as well.
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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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Thanks for your input== The unit died on me so back to the store. I never realized how inefficient these unit are-- I do a lot of recording to DVD-RW discs so this unit wont be of any help-- (I had just purchased another 50 DVD-RW discs)I forgot how much work there is in recording the old fashioned way with all the Start & end times-Ch # . With Fios's guide you only have one button to record for future events. I think I'll wait til they come out with a unit with a guide. Although it seems like these units are near the end and will be replaced soon. thanks again!
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Hi Mad, normally you can't do that directly on the TV. You can record from your Cable Box. -Vincent
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USB is too slow for DVR use. You need a faster eSata cable. If they didn't put one in the box you can buy one on Amazon cheaply. Make sure your dish has an eSata port. Should be am eSata port on the drive. Note! You may lose all your shows on your Dish console. Google about this or read you Dish manual. On my DirectTV, the drive inside is ignored in favor of the external. Good luck.
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DVR is a service you pay for. I installed mine with DVR right away and they had to run two cables in from the dish so that DVR can run while you switch channels. I dont know the answer because I don know if your dish needs to be a certain type. You should call direct tv.dont expect to get more services than you pay for though, the box feeds back to them.
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Can you manually select and view the correct local channels? If the problem is just recording, how do you select a program to record? What specifically happens?
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YES, buy it today if you're a bit computer smart. I (re)record my Dish DVR movies 'to the computer' and never, ever... go to the effort to burn DVDs from these... too much trouble. People should get into burning satelliteDVR to computer, then playback from computer to HDTV, in my opinion anyway. This inexpensive box has 'recorded' many 'premium' dishnet shows via the component cables, no copyprotection issues. Good luck. Lots of terrible reviews .. I may have been lucky but I bought mine from Frys at $200 two years ago.
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Hi Robert! I haven't had any problems recording from my cable box. I've recorded digital stations, premium and even On-Demand with this unit. Yep, recorded 3 shows ON-Demand! The D-r400 is awesome! I'm using composite, because my cable box does not have an S-Video Connection. Picture is great and I wasn't sure it would be, although I'm not using this on an HDTV. I have read that some people have problems, depending on their cable provider. If your provider will not allow recording of these stations due to copyright, then it may not work for you. Most have not had a problem, which is why this unit has become so popular. Just make sure you hook up your unit to the cable box. The D-r400 doesn't have coaxial, so you need to use RCA audio/video cables. Follow the instructions on the manual for cable/satellite installation and you'll be fine.