sky + to DVD
 

Hi

What I want to be able to do is send my sky+ recordings to my pc so I
can write DVD with my dvd recorder, I have a high spec laptop so I
guess I want a usb device can any one point me in the right direction
and cost?
cheers

On 2004-02-10 22:42:59 +0100, (Steve Perry) said:

Hi

What I want to be able to do is send my sky+ recordings to my pc so I
can write DVD with my dvd recorder, I have a high spec laptop so I
guess I want a usb device can any one point me in the right direction
and cost?
cheers


Steve, the direction depends entirely on where you live - the safest bet
would be Virgin or HMV - either one should be nearby... And the cost: from
2.99 per DVD upwards...

Steve Perry wrote:

Hi

What I want to be able to do is send my sky+ recordings to my pc so I
can write DVD with my dvd recorder, I have a high spec laptop so I
guess I want a usb device can any one point me in the right direction
and cost?
cheers

I use a Hauppauge PVR 250 - acts as a PVR, but also records in MPEG2
that can then be burned straight to DVD. I think Happauge to a USB version.

Cya
Simon

Steve Perry wrote:

What I want to be able to do is send my sky+ recordings to my pc so I
can write DVD with my dvd recorder, I have a high spec laptop so I
guess I want a usb device can any one point me in the right direction
and cost?

Direct extraction is not possible. You need a video capture device and
I have yet to see one that does a good job for a reasonable sum.

A set-top DVD recorder would be a better bet.

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Steve Perry wrote:
Hi

What I want to be able to do is send my sky+ recordings to my pc so I
can write DVD with my dvd recorder, I have a high spec laptop so I
guess I want a usb device can any one point me in the right direction
and cost?
cheers

I just acquired a nifty device called WinTV USB made by Hauppauge!.
Recognizes NTSC and PAL (among others), requires no external power, has
coax(RF) and S-Video input ports.

It has an internal 125 channel tuner (Cable and OTA), and allows pre-view of
up to 16 channels at a time. Allows snap image capture from the video feed.

One thing I haven't figured out is why I'm only receiving Mono audio (Using
RF). Still playing, and haven't tried S-Video yet. (Need a longer cable
than what I have right now).

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Mike Henry wrote:

One thing I haven't figured out is why I'm only receiving Mono audio (Using
RF).

Because your Sky+ doesn't have a NICAM *EN*coder. Nor does your VCR, DVD
player or any other consumer device with an RF output.

And this capture device (AFAIK in common with all such capture
devices) presumably can't capture RGB either.

All in all I far prefer the dedicated hardware set-top box solution.

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Digibox problem? : A reboot solves 90% of these.
The Sky Digital FAQ: http://tinyurl.com/yvnsy
How to get UK TV overseas: http://tinyurl.com/6p73
Fed up with logos / red buttons? : http://logofreetv.org/
BBC gone? : http://www.astra2d.co.uk/
----
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