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Author Topic: Stupid video questions (DVR category) Mike Blakesley Film God Posts: 12767 From: Forsyth, Montana Registered: Jun 99 posted 11-17-2009 08:32 PM                        OK, so I'm thinking I want to buy a DVR setup for my house. We don't have any electronics outlets around here so I'll have to get stuff online. I'm turning to my Film-Tech buddies for some sage advice. We have cable TV and three sets. (No need for satellite, we don't watch enough to warrant anything but basic cable.) Can I buy a DVR setup that will be able to play its recorded content on any of the sets? What do I need besides the DVR itself to accomplish this? Are there wireless options?  |  IP: Logged Joe Tommassello Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 547 From: Coatesville, PA, USA Registered: Jan 2008 posted 11-18-2009 07:05 AM                  Mike - I have been looking into DVR also and it seems my cable company has the best deal. You might want to check yours for the specifics as well.  |  IP: Logged Richard P. May Expert Film Handler Posts: 243 From: Los Angeles, CA Registered: Jan 2006 posted 11-18-2009 11:50 AM                     My setup is quite basic. Since we often will record two things at once, and play back in different rooms, there are: Two cable boxes (one is hi-def), Two DVD recorders (one Philips, one Toshiba), One VHS recorder/player (Sony). I use re-usable DVDs, so after viewing a recorded program, the disc can be erased. If I want to keep something, I import it to a computer, edit out unwanted lead-ins, commercials, etc., then burn a new permanent disc. This has worked efficiently for several years. There are only two of us involved. Most of the recording is for time shift, watched, then erased. DM  |  IP: Logged Mitchell Dvoskin Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1869 From: West Milford, NJ, USA Registered: Jan 2001 posted 11-18-2009 12:31 PM                     Multi-room DVR's do exist, and are rentable from some cable tv providers. Most DVR's work in only one room, as they need to be directly connected. As far as I know, no multi-room DVR is available for purchase. If you wish to purchase a DVR, Tivo is really the only game in town. Yes, there are other options, but they are more expensive, and most require a separate computer. My recommendation for what you say you want this for, is to rent one from your cable company. That way if it fails or the cable changes there internal requirements, the cable company will take care of replacing it. If you need multi-room capability and your cable company does not offer multi-room DVR's, then some sort of wireless repeater such as you would use with a vcr is in order.  |  IP: Logged

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