neuros OSD PVR?

[M. Fioretti]

On Tue, Aug 05, 2008 23:12:50 PM +0000, thufir wrote:
> On Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:42:05 +0200, Marco Fioretti wrote:
> 
> >> But, how do you go about recording a tv show, use it as a personal
> >> video recorder, using it as a sort of streamer, capturing data on the
> >> pc?  There's no coaxial input for the cable box
> > 
> > Yes, it is possible to record a TV show directly to a USB drive or PC
> > drive... but only if it is attached to a TV or VCR..
> 
> 
> Exactly, how do you connect it to the tv or vcr?

following the directions in the instruction sheet. The OSD has one
S-video in, one a/v out -in pair of jacks. and several adapter cables
included in the box for this very purpose.
 
> Running "RCA" cable from the VCR to the OSD doesn't allow the OSD to
> capture TV shows, does it?

Of course yes, if the TV or VCR send the channel you want to record
with the OSD on that port.

> Typically, that requires coaxial output from the VCR.

No, it requires that the VCR or TV "route" that channel from _their_
coaxial input to their port connected via RCA cable with the OSD

HTH,
		Marco
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