internal tv tuner

I finally realize that the output from the dvr box must be a simple analog signal meant for a television set.
This is what the internal tv tuner card would be seeing. So the signal going down the line to the computer would be whatever the dvr box was tuned to. Thus thr IR Blaster would work for me, unless, as I said, Eastlink has done something to prevent this. I will get info on the remote they provided to see if they are any indicators, and ask Eastlink if another remote (and set top box) can be used with their cable signal.

Finally, I undestand the technology involved due to your patient assistance.

Now, if only I could get my download software functioning. But that is for another thread.

They can't prevent you from using a substitute remote; infrared light is infrared light. The only glitch might be not being able to find a code to use, though that is unlikely. Google the brand and model number of your DVR and you should be able to find a listing for it. If you have trouble, post the brand and model number here and I'll have a look. 12 Hours Ago 05:59 AM"They can't prevent you from using a substitute remote; infrared light is infrared light. The only glitch might be not being able to find a code to use, though that is unlikely. Google the brand and model number of your DVR and you should be able to find a listing for it. If you have trouble, post the brand and model number here and I'll have a look "

I live in Canada. Having spent 11 years living in Orange County, California, I have found that incursions on the people's lifestyles is much greater than in the U.S.
I am more concerned with being to use a different dvr box than theirs. I will inquire of them if this is "permitted". Since they have a monoply, as mentioned, I am uncertain what they can do, or what I can do. I will order the Hippauge tv tuner card. Do you think it is worth spending more for a dual channel card? If this allows me to record on 2 channels non-simultaneously, it might be worth the extra $$$.

Thanx again.

I agree. There is no point in attempting to get some other dvr box, even if it was premitted.

However, so far I am encountering difficulty in locating a Canadian shipper of the Hippauge tuner card mentioned earlier. Also, some supppliers mention the same model number, "new", but make no mention of the IR Blaster remote.

I must, as always, be careful of who I deal with, even through Paypal.

Incidently, some tuner cards have a 1/8" minijack plug labelled as "stereo audio in". Do you know the sigbificance of this? I only want to deal with the 300 ohm coax cable from my dvr box.

Thanx.:)

I agree that my cable provider will not allow the use of a different box due to signal stealing and recording of pay-through-the-nose tv. I will stick with what I have.

I need a tuner card which will me to record programming from the basic service, as I do now with the dvr, to my computer hd.

Unfortunately, in a moment of haste, I ordered a "new" Hippauge HVR1250 from a Canadian supplier before noticing the "fine print" stating "remote: n/a". This same model on the Hippauge has on their website stating that the IR Blaster and hand remote are included. I should have been more careful of sombody selling the "new" product which is not the real thing, on Ebay. Although I realized my mistake and cancelled asap, Paypal is rather slow to react. The payment went through, and with 30 days of dispute processing time, I fear I may have just wasted $93. Perhaps since the product has not been shipped, it is not the same as a return.

Time will tell.
I should have just bitten the Customs bullet and ordered from the U.S., where the dealers give a clear representation of what is being offered.

I will tell you what happens. Now it is back to dealing with my 0 download speed again.

Thanx.