I want to schedule recordings of over the air broadcasts, and only have WIN7, not WIN-TV. Is there other software for scheduling recordings?
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Microsoft media center Does it all. It is probably the only good thing that Microsoft is done in the last 10 years
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Windows 7 typically comes with Windows Media Center pre-installed and that program will let you schedule recordings.
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Hauppauge's software offerings are minimal at best. Microsoft's Windows Media Center is much better, but that's an OS Upgrade. I use Beyond TV. There are others such as Myth TV and some open source versions for windows and linux. As a note, I find that my Hauppauge 1229 requires a near perfect OTA signal to record - too weak or too strong and your recordings fail. My TV tuners with the same antenna are far superior. And, Hauppauge support is ineffective. Bottom line, if you get this tuner and it doesn't do everything you need, return it immediately, because it won't get any better.
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If you're feeling adventurous, MythTV is a great open source DVR solution that now runs on Windows. I have been running it on Fedora for years with OTA and cable programming. If you need schedule information, check out Schedules Direct.
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Windows Media center is an excellent choice with a very good program guide. It recognized the number of inputs on any device and will allow you do record and/or watch multiple programs.
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Windows Media Center (WMC) is included on the install disk for W7 but not installed. Install WMC and you are all set. Also WMC recognizes the dual channel tuning of your card. It works great once you learn the slightly unusual interface. Hope this helps...Jim
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Not sure of your question. Set to Continuous for continuous recording. The scheduled recording will follow the schedule you enter and record during those times.
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While watching from (or via) the Magnavox (output to my TV), I am only able to watch a program pre-recorded on the HDD/DVR at the same time that another program is being recorded. Cannot tune to more than one station at a time (to record one, while attempting to watch another). . .Not sure I quite understand J. Kavanaugh's answer, but sounds like something cool to learn to do!
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Yes it works on WIN 8.1 I loaded the included software, but did not try to record. I did try the live TV which it works. I prefer Media Center, it's so much easier & I have two computer so I can copy TV programs between each.
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The software automatically loaded when I plugged the cable attached to my mic. The next time I used it, I went to my recording program, which for me is Audacity, and was able to record immediately. My operating system is Windows7.
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As long as your antenna is connected to the input of the unit, yes it will record over the air broadcasts.
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Does anyone know how to record programs from a DVR cable box (like TIVO)? Im not sure if I need a DV cable or if it can't be done.
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Yes you can, while an scheduled recording is in progress you can watch any other program.
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I am using Windows 8.1 and it works right out of the box. I have also been able to use it with Sleepyhead, but since it has no clock, you have to track start and stop time for the recording manually.
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I have a dvr through directv. I'm thinking about getting this toshiba dvd recorder. Let me make sure I understand... If I have a show recorded on my dvr, I can then record it to a dvd in my dvd recorder? But while the dvr'ed show is being recorded to dvd, I cannot watch a different show? Is this correct?? Thank you anyone for your help. I have some shows that have been on my dvr for a long time now that I occasionally like to rewatch and would much rather have them on dvd so hopefully this toshiba dvd recorder is what I need.
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I don't know since I haven't read all the instructions for recording programs. On a former product, there were two tuners so I could watch a program while recording another channel, or record both channels, but not watch or record a third .
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Just change/convert the win 7 video with MCEBuddy located here http://mcebuddy2x.codeplex.com/releases/view/116426 . I use it all the time with TV shows I record on the Windows Media Center. It converts them to a more compact size and a more universal format, AND it can be set up to do it automatically after the show is recorded.
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The only way to watch a previously recorder program while at the same time recording a different OTA channel is to transfer or copy the recorded program to you laptop/desktop and play the files using a media player such as VLC. If you're pc supports HDMI out you can connect an HDMI cable from your PC to you HDTV and play it that way. (playing on your pc will output to your TV)
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If you want to be able to record one program while watching another, you sort of need a tuner. I am using my converter box that I saved when I switched to HDTV.
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Yes, the PC software that comes with the camera does have schedule recording feature allowing it to record at a certain time(s) in certain days a week.
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Media Center software exists for various operating systems, including Windows Mac and Linux based systems. I've written batch files for use on Windows and scripts that work on Linux. If anyone is interested, examples of the batch and script code is at http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=820
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The system support below record mode: Continuous / Time Schedule / Motion Detection, it can be set from the DVR, thanks.