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Very basic questions from a newbie!
After reading the posts in various forums for quite a while, I've only confused myself more.
I have DirecTV (w/o HD) connected to 2 TVs using Samsung sir-s300w receivers. I'm trying Tivo for a while (standalone, series 2 that a friend loaned me), but am already disappointed that I can't watch one station while recording another. If I try SageTV, will I be able to: 1) Watch and record on different stations? 2) If so, will it require more than one tv tuner card? 3) Record premium content? 4) Transfer all recordings to PC, where I can record to DVD, etc.? 5) If I wanted to watch recorded content on the other TV, what would that entail (as far as additional hardware or software goes)? 6) I haven't seen anybody admit to getting this same Samsung box working with SageTV. I do know that there is no serial interface. The Tivo's IR control works with it to change channels, though. This box was mfg in 2004. Are my odds good in getting SageTV to work with it? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated! |
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St(r)anger89,
Thanks much! |
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One more thing...
The second satellite box - does it have to be on a subscription? As I said, there are two, but I can't see connecting the 2nd one to the PC (easily), since it's in another room.
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Yes, if not, it won't tune/decode anything. The only way to view channels on DTV is with a box.
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