Official SA 8000HD DVR Users Thread

[Mark Strube]

I was watching another show (which means the box was also automatically recording it), that could be the problem. You think they'd give the box enough processor power to handle everything it's SUPPOSED to do.

[Mark Strube]

Does anyone know of a way to get the DVR to output in 16:9 format when it's in SD mode? 16:9 allows for a better capture when I'm recording into my computer.

[summerfun]

Originally posted by UnrealityS
Does anyone know of a way to get the DVR to output in 16:9 format when it's in SD mode?

Not sure what you mean by SD mode?

All SD channels can stretch or zoom 4:3 programs into 16:9 by setting it up correctly in the setup menu.

NO HD channels can display 4:3 programs as 16:9.

[Mark Strube]

I'm talking about when the DVR is in standard definition mode, by pressing the CH+ VOL- buttons at the same time. When it's in this mode, is there a way to keep the HD channels in 16:9 instead of the DVR letterboxing them?

[Mark Strube]

One thing I just discovered...

I was mad when I realized I no longer had the ablitity to frame thru a paused recording with the latest update. I'd usually pause it and use FF or REW to frame thru, but with the new update those went right to fast forward or rewind without framing.

I just discovered that you now use the left and right navigation arrows to frame thru video. I don't know if you guys knew this or not, just thought I'd throw it out there.

By the way, any solutions for my last question in this thread?

[brewtownska]

I don't know about anyone else, but I used the reminder function a LOT on the SA HD box I had before going to the SA HD-DVR box.  There are plenty of times where I'd just like to be reminded about a show coming up, not necessarily record it.  I don't think it should be too hard for them to program that back in.  Anyone else agree?

[Bigdog]

I agree, I like that reminder thing too. There are a lot of times when I want to be reminded of something but not necessarily record it.

[MDR]

Interesting little rant from PC WORLD about hassles of recording HD
http://www.pcworld.com/digitalworld/article/0,aid,117346,pg,1,00.asp

[Paul S.]

Any info on DVI yet??

[Mark Strube]

I've got my DVR hooked thru component and DVI... nothing coming thru the DVI yet.

[gb4fan92]

Are there any plans to activate the SA8000HD to allow saving DVR recordings to a VCR or a DVD? I was on the 10:00pm news last nite ( they were interviewing voters ) and would like to transfer this to a tape or dvd. For now I will have to set this as "keep" until I can figure out how to tranfer it. Or does anyone know of a way to do this??

[Mark Strube]

You could simply put the box in SD mode... this activates the S-video port and I THINK it turns the component into a composite port... (or maybe it just activates the composite ports? I haven't looked at the back for awhile, it's kinda IN my entertainment center heh).

On the front of the box, just hold down the CH+ and then while you're doing that, press VOL- quickly and let go. It'll say SD on the display... now just hook it to your VCR, find the recording, and just playback on the DVR and record with the VCR.

[jfrancour]

OK. I just switched to TWC this past weekend, I got a non-DVR HD box and an HD-DVR. When I ordered the service, I asked the guy on the phone about the DVI port and he told me that the DVI port on the HD-DVR box was disabled, I know I also have read on this site that it is disabled, but when the installers were over they told me they didn't think it was. The DVR came straight out of a cardboard SA box but I assume TWC has a deal with SA to set it up to TWC's specs. I haven't tried the DVI port because I don't have a DVI cable and don't want to spend the money on it if I can't use it now. But on the other hand I really want to connect my Xbox to my big screen via component cables. Can anyone confirm whether the DVI port does or doesn't work? Any help is appreciated.

[Hophead]

It does not work...I have the box hooked up with component cables and the DVI and I get no signal when I switch to DVI on my TV.

[jfrancour]

OK. Thanks, I appreciate it.