Another PVR thread

[ratech]

Is it possible to hook up a HDTV, PVR and a VCR? I have tried pretty much everything I can think of, but no go. Is it because the HD signal won't go through the VCR or it's associated basic cables (red, white, yellow)?
Thanks CP

[SpitFire40]

Originally Posted by ratech

Is it possible to hook up a HDTV, PVR and a VCR? I have tried pretty much everything I can think of, but no go. Is it because the HD signal won't go through the VCR or it's associated basic cables (red, white, yellow)?
Thanks CP

Bingo...

You can get TV through the VCR even HDTV I think but it'll look like absolute crap.

Why would you even need something like this? Just curious

[ratech]

I just want everyhing to work like it used to. I want to be able to watch my home vids on vhs and be able to tape games for buddies that can't see it without them coming over to watch pvr style.

[ratech]

EDIT-
How the **** do the **** connections work. I have the cable going into the pvr, hd cables going from the pvr to the tv, and video and audio going from the pvr to the vcr.

I'm going mad. I have been trying to figure this out for two weeks.

[SpitFire40]

Originally Posted by ratech

EDIT-
How the **** do the **** connections work. I have the cable going into the pvr, hd cables going from the pvr to the tv, and video and audio going from the pvr to the vcr.

I'm going mad. I have been trying to figure this out for two weeks.

Call up your service provider... they should be able to help you out, maybe even send someone to install it for you.

[ratech]

CP is the best avenue for info and the wait time is generally minimal.

I have tried all the online stuff and I don't want to call because I work there and I should probably know how to do this. (Not on the cable side)

Alas, I will call, wait for 3 hours and get nothing acomplished.


C'mon CP, help a brother out.

[Vulcan]

Originally Posted by ratech

EDIT-
How the **** do the **** connections work. I have the cable going into the pvr, hd cables going from the pvr to the tv, and video and audio going from the pvr to the vcr.

I'm going mad. I have been trying to figure this out for two weeks.

You didn't mention that you have V and A going from your VCR to your TV.
I'd also check your VCR input settings. Is it set for Video 1 or 2 or channel 3?

[underGRADFlame]

Are you using Shaw or Bell?

[ratech]

Yes, I have those as well, but as you said, it must have to do with some input type thing. Back to the drawing board. Thanks guys.

[ratech]

Shaw - Motorola PVR 6416

[underGRADFlame]

If you give me a list of your componets I can tell you how to do it.

[underGRADFlame]

I believe shaw disables the SD outputs when a HD output is inplace. Are you wanting to recording digital cable or HD programing? Becuse if you just want to record regualr cable just put a splitter before your pvr and send the second signal to the vcr.

[ratech]

Originally Posted by underGRADFlame

If you give me a list of your componets I can tell you how to do it.

TV- Sony Trinitron KV-27FV17
VCR - Sony - SLV-N50
PVR - Motorola 6416

[ratech]

Originally Posted by underGRADFlame

I believe shaw disables the SD outputs when a HD output is inplace. Are you wanting to recording digital cable or HD programing? Becuse if you just want to record regualr cable just put a splitter before your pvr and send the second signal to the vcr.

I just want to record digital. HD would be nice, but i will start with that.

[ratech]

Going to get a splitter. Thanks for your help!