Multi channel record

Occasionally we want to record two TV channels at the same time. At
the moment we record one channel to HDD and the other to VCR. We want
to get rid of the VCR and so need a method of recording two channels
to HDD at the same time. We don't want to use two separate HDD/DVD
recorders. What is the recommended method?

Steve

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Neural Planner Software Ltd http://www.NPSL1.com

On Mar 19, 1:58*pm, Stephen Wolstenholme
wrote:
Occasionally we want to record two TV channels at the same time. At
the moment we record one channel to HDD and the other to VCR. We want
to get rid of the VCR and so need a method of recording two channels
to HDD at the same time. We don't want to use two separate HDD/DVD
recorders. *What is the recommended method?

Steve

--
Neural Planner Software Ltd * * * * * * * * *http://www..NPSL1.com

What kind of recording device is the HDD contained within?

Stephen Wolstenholme wrote:
Occasionally we want to record two TV channels at the same time. At
the moment we record one channel to HDD and the other to VCR. We want
to get rid of the VCR and so need a method of recording two channels
to HDD at the same time. We don't want to use two separate HDD/DVD
recorders. What is the recommended method?

A dual-tuner PVR. The Humax is commonly reckoned to be the easiest to use
out of the box; the Topfield is arguably better once you've got to grips
with it and customised it with TAPs (user-written add-ons which do all sorts
of things, some of which you never knew you needed, and others of which you
*don't* need ;-) ). For more information about the Topfield (including which
models to avoid), see www.toppy.org.uk. Others will no doubt supply further
details about the Humax.

André Coutanche

P.S. And don't get rid of your existing HDD recording system. The time will
come when you want to record three things at once.

"Stephen Wolstenholme" wrote in message
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Occasionally we want to record two TV channels at the same time. At
the moment we record one channel to HDD and the other to VCR. We want
to get rid of the VCR and so need a method of recording two channels
to HDD at the same time. We don't want to use two separate HDD/DVD
recorders. What is the recommended method?

Steve

--
Neural Planner Software Ltd http://www.NPSL1.com


Humax HDR 320Gb. With its 2 tuners you can record both at once and, under
certain circumstances, view a 3rd while the others are being recorded. I
have not found out how yet.

The only drawbacks with the Humax is that you cannot edit the recorded data.
ie remove adds or breaks or save to a DVD. Also BBC HD appears to be (is in
the main) encrypted so progs cannot be saved to an external HDD.

Otherwise a very nice unit, once you are familiar with the controls.

On Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:07:12 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

On Mar 19, 1:58*pm, Stephen Wolstenholme
wrote:
Occasionally we want to record two TV channels at the same time. At
the moment we record one channel to HDD and the other to VCR. We want
to get rid of the VCR and so need a method of recording two channels
to HDD at the same time. We don't want to use two separate HDD/DVD
recorders. *What is the recommended method?

Steve

--
Neural Planner Software Ltd * * * * * * * * *http://www.NPSL1.com

What kind of recording device is the HDD contained within?

The main one is in a Panasonic DMR-EX768EB but I have numerous other
portable USB HDDs used with PCs. I don't really expect to use my
present TV setup. I'm interested to know how other people have solved
the problem. Is there a home based multi channel recorder?

Steve

--
Neural Planner Software Ltd http://www.NPSL1.com

On 19 Mar, 13:58, Stephen Wolstenholme
wrote:
Occasionally we want to record two TV channels at the same time.
What is the recommended method?

If you happen to be subscribed to broadband from BT, then consider BT
vision (just don't get lumbered with a monthly subscription)

On Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:56:19 -0000, "Tom E" wrote:


"Stephen Wolstenholme" wrote in message
.. .
Occasionally we want to record two TV channels at the same time. At
the moment we record one channel to HDD and the other to VCR. We want
to get rid of the VCR and so need a method of recording two channels
to HDD at the same time. We don't want to use two separate HDD/DVD
recorders. What is the recommended method?

Steve

--
Neural Planner Software Ltd http://www.NPSL1.com


Humax HDR 320Gb. With its 2 tuners you can record both at once and, under
certain circumstances, view a 3rd while the others are being recorded. I
have not found out how yet.

To view a prog while two others are being recorded just select the
program you want to view in the normal way (List or Guide). If it is not
available (not on one of the transponders the box is recording from) you
will be told.

The only drawbacks with the Humax is that you cannot edit the recorded data.
ie remove adds or breaks or save to a DVD. Also BBC HD appears to be (is in
the main) encrypted so progs cannot be saved to an external HDD.

Otherwise a very nice unit, once you are familiar with the controls.

Potential confusion here!

The Humax (FOXSAT) HDR 320Gb is a Freesat box that needs a satellite
dish with two antenna cables to the box to be able to record two progs
simultaneously.

The Humax PVR mentioned by André Coutanche is a Freeview box that uses
the signal from a standard TV aerial.

I have one of each on a single TV.

If I have a real need to edit a recorded programme I will copy it to a
PC and use VideoReDo to do what I want. I can then either burn it to a
DVD, watch it on the PC screen or connect the PC to a TV and watch it on
that.

As you say, the Humax HDR will not copy BBC HD programmes to an external
HDD (or other USB storage thingie).

Stephen Wolstenholme wrote:
On Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:07:12 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

On Mar 19, 1:58 pm, Stephen Wolstenholme
wrote:
Occasionally we want to record two TV channels at the same time. At
the moment we record one channel to HDD and the other to VCR. We want
to get rid of the VCR and so need a method of recording two channels
to HDD at the same time. We don't want to use two separate HDD/DVD
recorders. What is the recommended method?

Steve

--
Neural Planner Software Ltd http://www.NPSL1.com
What kind of recording device is the HDD contained within?

The main one is in a Panasonic DMR-EX768EB but I have numerous other
portable USB HDDs used with PCs. I don't really expect to use my
present TV setup. I'm interested to know how other people have solved
the problem. Is there a home based multi channel recorder?


Sky+

On Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:58:47 +0000, Stephen Wolstenholme wrote:

Occasionally we want to record two TV channels at the same time. At the
moment we record one channel to HDD and the other to VCR. We want to get
rid of the VCR and so need a method of recording two channels to HDD at
the same time. We don't want to use two separate HDD/DVD recorders.
What is the recommended method?

Steve

I have to say I don't know much about stand alone home HHD recorders as I
haven't got one, however I do have a DVB-T card in my computer. I use a
program called kaffeine under linux to record which has the ability to
record every channel at the same time which is on the same multiplex. The
particular card I have (Nova-T 500) has two tunners, so I can record 2
different multiplexes, For e.g. ..

BBC 1
BBC 2
BBC 3
BBC News
ITV 1
ITV 2
ITV 3
ITV 4
Ch 4
Ch 4+1
E4
More 4

All these channels I can record at the same time.

"Peter Duncanson" wrote in message
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On Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:56:19 -0000, "Tom E" wrote:


"Stephen Wolstenholme" wrote in message
. ..
Occasionally we want to record two TV channels at the same time. At
the moment we record one channel to HDD and the other to VCR. We want
to get rid of the VCR and so need a method of recording two channels
to HDD at the same time. We don't want to use two separate HDD/DVD
recorders. What is the recommended method?

Steve

--
Neural Planner Software Ltd http://www.NPSL1.com


Humax HDR 320Gb. With its 2 tuners you can record both at once and, under
certain circumstances, view a 3rd while the others are being recorded. I
have not found out how yet.

To view a prog while two others are being recorded just select the
program you want to view in the normal way (List or Guide). If it is not
available (not on one of the transponders the box is recording from) you
will be told.

The only drawbacks with the Humax is that you cannot edit the recorded
data.
ie remove adds or breaks or save to a DVD. Also BBC HD appears to be (is
in
the main) encrypted so progs cannot be saved to an external HDD.

Otherwise a very nice unit, once you are familiar with the controls.

Potential confusion here!

The Humax (FOXSAT) HDR 320Gb is a Freesat box that needs a satellite
dish with two antenna cables to the box to be able to record two progs
simultaneously.

The Humax PVR mentioned by André Coutanche is a Freeview box that uses
the signal from a standard TV aerial.

I have one of each on a single TV.

If I have a real need to edit a recorded programme I will copy it to a
PC and use VideoReDo to do what I want. I can then either burn it to a
DVD, watch it on the PC screen or connect the PC to a TV and watch it on
that.

As you say, the Humax HDR will not copy BBC HD programmes to an external
HDD (or other USB storage thingie).


ooopssssss, yes sorry, my error.