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Video recording on different channel

  • 05-11-2007 9:13pm
    #1
    Reyman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭


    I'm about to buy a FTA satellite system and one thing has just occured to me !

    Can I record programmes on a channnel I'm not watching if I only have one satellite receiver in the house?


Comments

  • #2
    muincav
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 810 ✭✭✭muincav


    In short-No...sorry


  • #3
    Ulsterman 1690
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,242 ✭✭✭Ulsterman 1690


    One can get a second reciever (and dual LNB) if its going to be an issue for you.

    Alternatively a twin tuner PVR ( a reciever with a build in Hard drive) might be the answer. You can record the stuff on the other channel to HDD and subsequently copy it to DVD (or tape) if you want a more permanent copy

    For some stupid reason noone has thought of a satellite reciever with a build in DVD burner yet


  • #4
    christo82
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 737 ✭✭✭christo82


    I was thinking about this for the last few days since I saw a BBC Digital UK advert which said after the Digital Switchover, you'll only be able to record the programme you're watching. This is insane, and defeats the purpose of recording for the most part. How will this be rectified in the future? You mentioned a twin tuner PVR, but are there any other ways around this? Would a Digital tuner in the TV solve this, or are Digital receivers too complex, compared to Analogue ones?


  • #5
    sweetie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,797 ✭✭✭sweetie


    Ulsterman 1690 wrote: »
    One can get a second reciever (and dual LNB) if its going to be an issue for you.

    Alternatively a twin tuner PVR ( a reciever with a build in Hard drive) might be the answer. You can record the stuff on the other channel to HDD and subsequently copy it to DVD (or tape) if you want a more permanent copy

    For some stupid reason noone has thought of a satellite reciever with a build in DVD burner yet

    but i'm sure there are pioneer hard drive dvd recorders with built in digital tuners.


  • #6
    Reyman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭Reyman


    If you buy a receiver with a twin tuner and a hard drive, can you play the recorded programme straight from the hard disc?

    Does the twin tuner allow you to take an extra RF output to feed another television on a different channel to the one you're watching (or recording)?
    i.e. can you save yourself buying another receiver if you want to watch TV (on a different channel) in a different room?


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