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Digital Video Recorders

Sometimes referred to as a personal video recorder (PVR), a digital video recorder (DVR) is an electronic device that records digital video format to a disk drive, often a SD memory card or USB flash drive.

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Can you use the Pinnacle Systems Dazzle DVD Recorder with a Mac?

The Pinnacle Dazzle DVD recorder will not work with a Mac. Pinnacle do have some Mac compatible products (See links below) and, depending on what you wish to achieve, something in the Elgato range may help.

How do you record PC gameplay without screen recorders?

If by "screen recorders" are meant - programs that reside in the background and capture what is on-screen, then the easiest solution would be to connect the PC to a compatible device through an S-Video connection (like a TV), and then record off that to a VCR. Specialized (and often expensive) devices exist that allow the connection of S-Video (and many other video source formats) and digital recording of audio/video information.

A TV + VCR combo is a cheap and effective solution, but keep in mind that in order to do this, the TV must then duplicate "what it sees and hears" on its outputs for the VCR to "see" the same thing and record it. Most cheap VCRs that don't have built-in tuners will do this, as they only record what is displayed anyway, but care must be taken as to which source is used in this connection, in order to avoid conflicts between the PC and the VCR (in most cases of such, the VCR may simply record no video). In order to capture game footage, the TV display may need to be set as the primary (1st) display device, since most games start up on the "default" display/monitor and rarely offer the choice of which display to run on (most of them don't even run well in multi-monitor environments). In case of non-digital TVs, gameplay resolution may also be a problem, depending on the operating system, the drivers and the game in question.

Of course, the specialized video equipment mentioned earlier does not have this issue, but view cloning may be required in order to see anything (these devices don't provide a screen).

The cheapest, most reliable and of least quality would be to use a camera to record the screen. However, even if mounted securely, the recorded video may suffer from image flicker due to the lack of synchronization between the camera's frame rate and the monitor's refresh rate.

Is there a recordable DVD that records longer that 120 minutes?

It depends on what type of recorder you're using. On my computer for instance, I can record up to six hours on a single layered DVD disk and of course, the longer the recorded DVD the lower the picture quality much like the VHS tape system.

Will your laptop recognize dish dvr through s-video?

If your laptop has an S-video socket on it, it is most likely for OUTPUT only. It allows you to display your computer screen on a television but does not take into your computer any information from an external device such as the DVR.

In order to bring information outputted by the DVR into your computer, you need a 'video capture device' installed on your computer. Since this is a laptop, get a USB video capture device, not PCI card, and its bundled software will allow you to watch and capture/record what is outputted by the DVR using your computer.

What are the advantages to recording DVR as opposed to tape?

TiVo isn't the only option for digital video recording. TiVo just happened to hit the market early and it became popular fast. You have an option of using DVR receiver services from your cable company. This option usually requires no hardware as the DVR receiver is integrated with your program menu. You simply order the service from your cable company, and you

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What are the advantages of a digital video recorder?

Besides the advantage of recording a show when it is on TV and then watching it when you have time, there are also other advantages. You can fast forward through the commercials, you can pause and rewind, you can save the programs for repeated viewings, you can even watch one program while another one is recording. Some DVRs also allow you to make DVDs of the recordings.

What UK video recorders support the NTSC playback?

There used to be a few decks that offered NTSC playback. Today, it is hard to find a VHS deck in the shops at all, never mind an NTSC compatible unit. JVC was about the best known for the multi standard decks and a search on the internet might just come up with one. Alternatively, some specialist shops may still have them - if you are close enough, Edgeware Road in London has numerous retailers that buy from Europe and the Middle East, where multi standard players are fairly common. If you manage to find one, adding the make and model number to this answer will help others. The other option to consider is to buy a US player (the shipping charges will be largely offset by the lower purchase price). You will need a transformer to supply 110V and also a television that will handle true NTSC. A note of caution: Some UK televisions claim to handle NTSC, but in fact will only display a transcoded signal that results in a PAL signal at US line and frame rates.

How is the recording quality of a DVR?

At most DVR default settings, the recordings are generally better than videotape. However, higher digital video and audio quality require more memory, which decreases the amount of space on your DVR hard drive.

Why do you have to have to have a converter box for HDTV if you are a cable company subscriber?

If by converter box you mean a digital converter box, the type that are being subsidized by the government, you don't. If you mean a tuner box, it is because the cable line is transmitting data, and it has to be interpreted into a video signal your TV can use.

How do you work a Sony video Hi8 handycam Vision CCD-TRV98?

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Can you take a DVR in which you have recorded shows from your cable TV and then connect it to a TV that does not have cable in order to view what you have recorded on the DVR.?

The Answer is no. you have to have a cable with the correct signal that can load the information that the box needs, which for most CATV systems is located at 75.25 MHz. This signal loads the firmware, TV guide, and other applications that the CATV company may be using.

What would cause poor image quality on a Sony digital TV and video recorder?

I've found that by trying the different video signal settings ie (composite, SVHS, RGB etc.) I've found a very wide range of quality results. Have you tried the different settings available to you on both the TV and recorder?

How do you choose camcorder?

well, I recommend you Canon or Sony Camcorders - I choose products according to their brand name popularty.

What is the definition of IP camera?

IP cameras - this camera is a computer processor, web server and a camera. This combination of technologies makes it possible to record images, compress them and transmit it in IP network or the Internet. Each camera has its own IP address and is connected directly to LAN or Internet - works completely independent. View IP Camera from t.co/1tqbO25qLV

Can any VCR play VHS tapes?

Only a VHS or S-VHS machine can play VHS tapes. Even then there may be restrictions around the television system, for example not all PAL (European) VHS machines can play NTSC (USA) recordings, and very few PAL models would play SECAM (France) recordings.

There are also considerations around recording speed. Most modern VHS machines will play Long Play tapes, but since Long Play is not part of the VHS format, they may not play particularly well. In NTSC countries there are also EP recordings, but this system was not widely available in the PAL markets. Furthermore, certain time-lapse recordings from security type recorders will not play on a normal VHS player.

Of course, if the machine is not VHS based at all, then the tape will not play (and in almost all cases will not even physically fit onto) a non VHS machine. Formats apart from VHS include Betamax, Betacam, Umatic, Video8/Hi8, miniDV/DV/DVCAM, V2000, MII, and dozens more besides.

Can you record one show on a dvr and watch a different show?

Yes. Your local cable or satellite service provider provides two tuners to your set-top-box. While you are recording one show, tune to the other that you want to watch. Even record two, while watching a previously recorded program. Hope this helps!

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What is a hybrid camcorder?

A hybrid camcorder is a camcorder which can record onto multiple storage mediums. The main classifications of camcorder storage mediums are 1) Tape (MiniDV, HDV, DV, etc) 2) Flash Memory (SDHC, MemoryStick, etc) 3) Hard Drive 4) Optical Media (DVD, Blu-ray, CD) Each has their own benefits and drawbacks, so a hybrid camcorder is a camcorder which can record onto more than one media. See related links for details about different types of camcorders. For example, a MiniDV camcorder that can also record on a SDHC card. Or a Hard drive camcorder that can also record on memory stick.

What kind of cable and connector connects outside speaker to TV with a digital audio jack?

Speakers are analog devices. There is no cable and connector that will connect a digital audio jack to a speaker without a digital to analog conversion and an amplifier. If the audio output is digital, you will need a compatible amplifier that has the same digital input. Then you will need to link the amplifier to the speaker with exterior grade cable.