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nickbrace · 27-02-06, 09:21 AM

Hey all,

I currently have a Humax 9200 to record Freeview programs.

The problem I have is there is another satellite receiver which I would like to record from - its an NTSC signal so thats going to be an issue I think...? Also, it has to have an in buit RF Modulator as I am sending the signal upstairs........can anyone point me in the right direction??

I presume that I will have to buy another unit as I am sure there isnt a Freeview Recorder which can record from an external source!???

Thanks,

Nick

fireman · 27-02-06, 11:06 AM

My brother hasthe same box. My understanding is it wont record digital signals from an external source and thats my reason for not buying 1 myself.
Not a lot of use to you mate but i too will be watching this post case someone comes up with a solution as i wanted to connnect a digital box to 1

lincsat · 27-02-06, 04:23 PM

Maybe you could buy a satellite receiver with integrated hard drive. I use the Echostar HDD7000, It's well out of date although it does exactly what you want but the recording features are limited. Maybe the Manhattan ST550 or even a dreambox would be the way to go.

Here's a Manhattan link - http://www.satellitesuperstore.com/manhattanpvr.htm

27-02-06, 09:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
nickbrace Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Recording from external source Hey all, I currently have a Humax 9200 to record Freeview programs. The problem I have is there is another satellite receiver which I would like to record from - its an NTSC signal so thats going to be an issue I think...? Also, it has to have an in buit RF Modulator as I am sending the signal upstairs........can anyone point me in the right direction?? I presume that I will have to buy another unit as I am sure there isnt a Freeview Recorder which can record from an external source!??? Thanks, Nick

27-02-06, 11:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
fireman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 197 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Recording from external source My brother hasthe same box. My understanding is it wont record digital signals from an external source and thats my reason for not buying 1 myself. Not a lot of use to you mate but i too will be watching this post case someone comes up with a solution as i wanted to connnect a digital box to 1

27-02-06, 04:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 5,913 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,575 Times in 663 Posts	Re: Recording from external source Maybe you could buy a satellite receiver with integrated hard drive. I use the Echostar HDD7000, It's well out of date although it does exactly what you want but the recording features are limited. Maybe the Manhattan ST550 or even a dreambox would be the way to go. Here's a Manhattan link - http://www.satellitesuperstore.com/manhattanpvr.htm