Posted by BB on 11/29/06 19:07

"Bert Hyman" <bert@iphouse.com> wrote in message
news:Xns988A76B20E942VeebleFetzer@127.0.0.1...
> I'd like to replace my aging VCR with a DVD recorder of some sort,
> but wonder if I'll be able to control one through my Dish Network
> satellite box.
>
> The STB has an IR blaster and can control many VCRs to start and stop
> recording controlled by timers set in the STB itself.
>
> Unfortunately, the manual only covers VCRs and makes no mention of
> DVD recorders. Dish's so-called tech support blew me off, saying if
> it's not in the book, they don't support it. I suppose they'd rather
> sell me one of their own DVRs.
>
> Do the DVDRs of various vendors share remote codes with their VCRs
> and respond to the same start/stop commands?

I have a Panasonic DVD-RAM/VCR dual recorder and use it to record off of the
STB - however I have never bothered to see if the STB will control the DVD
part of the recorder - if time allows will take a look at it.

I agree tech support sucks - my remote died - called support to order a new
one - was told they are not available and I would need to get one off of
eBay. . .

BB

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