Once - off recording of DSTV programme

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I want to record a programme from DSTV and then burn it onto a DVD; this will be once off (dont need to repeat the recording or pvr, tivo capabilities). Is this possible?

Since this is a once off recording - i am happy to do something laborious (since I woudn't need to do it again). I understand one can connect your pc with tv card to your decoder? Pls explain the setup, and requirements, etc

Thanks
 
- Get a cheap internal PCI TV card for around R300.00 (Available from Esquire (KWold) and they don't ask that stooopid TV license question). Alternatively, you can also buy the USB tuner option, around R500 I think. It is just a USB device which plugs into your USB port.
- Connect a cable from the RF Out from your decoder to either the USB or PCI device.
- Using the software provided, allow the device to autotune to the decoder frequency.
- Again, using the software provided, either record manually or setup a scheduled recording.
- Just remember to test before the planned recording happens.
- Any modern day computer or laptop will do the job.
 
If you want to spend a bit of money, and this was something you wanted to do often, The Grex or Red Pro from xdimax.com will let you record freely. Plug in and forget. These work with DStv and TopTV. But around R600! They are many alternatives. Use ebay to buy, or just get a list of sites.

For a one off ... DStv uses CGMS protection, and use the one copy flag, which a modern DVD/HDD recorder will understand. It will allow you to record on to the hard drive. If you can find CGMS discs (and I stress "if"), it will allow you to move the recording from HDD recorder to the disc, and it will delete the recording on the HDD.
I managed to find some CGMS compatible discs at Clicks of all places a few years back, but look up the specs on your recorder first.
 
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Zarathustra said:
- Get a cheap internal PCI TV card for around R300.00 (Available from Esquire (KWold) and they don't ask that stooopid TV license question). Alternatively, you can also buy the USB tuner option, around R500 I think. It is just a USB device which plugs into your USB port.
- Connect a cable from the RF Out from your decoder to either the USB or PCI device.
- Using the software provided, allow the device to autotune to the decoder frequency.
- Again, using the software provided, either record manually or setup a scheduled recording.
- Just remember to test before the planned recording happens.
- Any modern day computer or laptop will do the job.
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Great. I have a USB DVB-T tuner - will try it tonight...I see you say I must do an autoscan for frequencies - OK.
It came with the Kworld Hypermedia software and has a recording function I see.

I wonder what format it will record in - and if I can then burn it to DVD?
 
OK so I plugged in the decoder cable (rf out) into the usb tv tuner and did an autoscan (0 to 850Mhz) but did not pick up any signal?

This is the usb device I have, pls let me know if this is OK:

Tonino Lamborghini (UB385-T):Interface USB2.0 Interface
TV Tuner 75 Ohm (UHF / VHF) TV Antenna
Digital TV System DVB-T Frequency 174-864 MHz Tuning Range(TDA18211)
Transmission Mode 2K FFT or 8K FFT COFDM Demodulator (Fully DVB-T compliant : ETS 300-744)
Code Rate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8
Guard Interval 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32
Constellation QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
Bandwidth 6, 7 or 8 MHz
Dimension Dongle Size 72mm (L) X 23.5mm (W) X 14.6mm (H)
 
Hmmm, firstly, make sure that the device has installed correctly. For updated drivers check out:

http://global.kworld-global.com/main/prod_in.aspx?mnuid=1248&modid=6&prodid=175

Then, make sure that the cable from your dish is still plugged into your DSTV decoder. The cable which would normally run to your TV needs to go to the USB device i.e. RF out.

This device & the software which comes with it is perfect for the job. I record 12 TV broadcasts per day using a PCI KWold Card and Hypermedia software.
 
...And forgot to mention, there are numerous formats to choose from. I use MPEG-4 which records in an AVI format, can most definately be written to DVD and provides the best option available with the software in regards to compression (file size) and quality.
 
Probably best to ask someone to do it for you. Which programme?
 
This must be a contender for dumbest thread of the month? "I want to test my hiking boots to see if they are waterproof only once. So I want to hike to the North Pole. Any help or advice?"
 
Kompete said:
I want to record a programme from DSTV and then burn it onto a DVD; this will be once off (dont need to repeat the recording or pvr, tivo capabilities). Is this possible?

Since this is a once off recording - i am happy to do something laborious (since I woudn't need to do it again). I understand one can connect your pc with tv card to your decoder? Pls explain the setup, and requirements, etc

Thanks
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Download the "programme" off the internet.....................................................................:erm:
 
Zarathustra said:
Hmmm, firstly, make sure that the device has installed correctly. For updated drivers check out:

http://global.kworld-global.com/main/prod_in.aspx?mnuid=1248&modid=6&prodid=175

Then, make sure that the cable from your dish is still plugged into your DSTV decoder. The cable which would normally run to your TV needs to go to the USB device i.e. RF out.

This device & the software which comes with it is perfect for the job. I record 12 TV broadcasts per day using a PCI KWold Card and Hypermedia software.
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Thanks good to know I have the righ equipment. I ran out of time last night, but think it was a driver issue; as the driver did not display in device manager - will try again.

MightyQuin said:
This must be a contender for dumbest thread of the month? "I want to test my hiking boots to see if they are waterproof only once. So I want to hike to the North Pole. Any help or advice?"
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happy to see you participated then :D oh and for your hiking boot dilemma I happen to be an expert on boots - and here is a link that may assist http://www.slackpacker.com/hiking_boots.html
you know you could have just google'd it :)
 
I use a BlackMagic intensity shuttle. This allows me to record HD video from the DSTV HD receiver. I use the component video signals from the receiver. It is capable of 1080i resolution, so the 720p output of the HD-PVR is easily managed. I find that 60 mins of HD video uses about 35gb of disc space.

Using a HD projector, there is no discernable difference between the original and recording, even though the original outputs using the HDMI cable and the recording was done with component (analogue) cables.

Most blu-ray movies I have found are not that much better than HD TV. Really, the only one I have found that was distinctly better was the BBC Life Series on blu-ray.
 
chrisc4290 said:
I use a BlackMagic intensity shuttle. This allows me to record HD video from the DSTV HD receiver. I use the component video signals from the receiver. It is capable of 1080i resolution, so the 720p output of the HD-PVR is easily managed. I find that 60 mins of HD video uses about 35gb of disc space.

Using a HD projector, there is no discernable difference between the original and recording, even though the original outputs using the HDMI cable and the recording was done with component (analogue) cables.

Most blu-ray movies I have found are not that much better than HD TV. Really, the only one I have found that was distinctly better was the BBC Life Series on blu-ray.
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Small problem... HD is only from the HDMi output. The component output (though capable of HD) is not giving you 720p.
 
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