Posted by Brian on 01/10/35 11:36

"Bampah" <rob.sowerby@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1136220106.933945.117520@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...
>I am considering either the Pioneer DVR530H or 433H but am still open
> to options.
> My prime concern is about the ability to link the DVR to my analogue
> cable box.
> 1. Will I still be able to record to the Hard drive from my analogue
> cable box as I do now to my VCR?
The DVR530H has an RF input and analogue tuner just like a TV or VCR. It
also has an RF loop through so you can just connect it in series to the TV
RF input. However, it does not have an RF modulator so you cannot play DVDs
through the RF cable to the TV. That can only be done through a SCART
connection.
> 2. Is it just a case of what inputs are available on the Pioneer?
Look at the specs on the Pioneer web site. It has all sorts of input
possibilities.
> 3. If the Pioneer won't do it, are there any other make of DVRs that
> will?
> 4. If the answer to 1. is Yes and I go for the 530H, will Guideplus
> work on the cable box or is that just for digital cable?
In the UK, the GP+ EPG can be downloaded from ITV1 terrestrial or Eurosport
on the Astra satellite. It is carried within the teletext data stream so if
you can receive teletext on either of those channels, you should have no
trouble.

Brian

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