During the playback of recorded shows, the playback will will randomly freeze. Once the video abruptly stops, pressing Play on the remote does not start the video again. Instead, I have to press the fast forward once, sometimes twice, or press skip to get past that point in the video. Dec 12, 2016 Transfer all movies from my DirecTV box to desktop HDD?? Thread starter Fun Guy; Start date. Ive been with Dish a long time now and you can convert recordings to mobile which i assume can be off loaded to a media player. But the only one i have heard that will work is to record while watching with a dvd recorder/vcr/ect there may be.
Items you will need
- TV
- Video cables
- DVR player
- Recordable DVD disc (such as DVD + R/RW)
- DVD player
Every Digital Video Recorder (DVR) has a limit, a full-to-capacity point where it refuses to record anymore. Alternatively, the DVR can simply start dumping the old recordings to make room for the new recordings, but this can be a problem for those who like to keep their favorite shows and movies around for quick access. Luckily there is a way to keep your favorite shows and not lose them. You must do a simple transfer of information from your DVR to your DVD player.
Record From DVR to DVD
Record the show first on the DVR as you normally would.
Turn on everything including the DVR, DVD player and the television.
Connect an S-Video cable from the DVD player to the DVR player. The cable will be red and white.
Change the inputs on the DVD player. Since you are using an S-video input, the correct setting would be L1.
Change the TV setting to match the settings of your DVD. If you are watching what you are recording, the setting on the TV should be 'Video 2.'
Play the show back to test that all the cables are connected correctly and the inputs are congruent with each other. If while playing back you can hear and see your show, you are good to proceed. If not, check your cables and make sure the inputs agree.
Place a DVD + R/RW disc into your DVD player.
Set the recoding time according to the DVR instructions. Two hours of recording time is usually a safe amount of time, unless quality is not your number one priority. For example, a show you do not plan on keeping or a sporting event you will simply watch once and tape over would be conducive to longer recording times. Otherwise the 2-hour setting will give you the best quality you can expect, and it should mirror the quality of the original DVR recording.
Push 'Play' on the DVR player and 'Record' on the DVD player. If you want to build a playlist of shows or record multiple shows, simply push 'Stop' on the DVD player while you set up each new recording.
Tips
If you plan on doing this often, consider purchasing an additional DVD player that is set up especially for this purpose since you will not be able to watch DVDs with this setup. You would need to constantly switch the cables and change the inputs with only one DVD player.
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Skipping problems using a DirecTV receiver with DVR can be due to several causes, some of which are easily fixed and some that may require the receiver to be repaired or replaced. Skipping can occur while watching live TV broadcasts or, more commonly, while viewing recorded programming on the device’s DVR.
Live Broadcasts
Skipping during live broadcasts on a DirecTV receiver with DVR can be caused by a variety of occurrences, including stormy weather, snow accumulation and satellite-dish damage. Stormy weather, especially thunderstorms, can cause your DirecTV reception to skip because the storm’s heavy cloud cover interferes and blocks incoming transmissions to the satellite dish. Often, this skipping is accompanied by pixilated video and choppy audio content. Snow accumulation on the satellite dish can also result in skipping and lost reception. Gently brush the snow from the dish with a broom to fix the skipping issue.
DVR Recordings
A damaged, old or full hard drive can cause recorded programs on your DirecTV receiver with DVR to skip. If you have had your receiver for several years, its hard drive could be near or at capacity or could be damaged. If you suspect this is the case, contact DirecTV to have the receiver replaced, a process that will not cost you anything if you have purchased the company’s equipment protection plan. Otherwise, the company will send a new receiver at your expense. Before deciding to send you a new receiver, DirecTV will attempt to talk you through several troubleshooting procedures to see if there is any way to fix the problem.
Troubleshooting
On occasion, a technical glitch may be at fault for skipping during live TV or recorded content on your DirecTV receiver with DVR. In these instances, all you need to do is press the red “Reset” button located behind the device’s front panel. This will reset the device to the manufacturer’s default settings, which can resolve a host of technical issues with the box, including skipping during live and recorded programming. This process is a lengthy one during which the receiver and satellite dish recalibrate and establish their settings and modulations to properly receive satellite transmissions.
Considerations
In rare instances, the originating source of the programming is the cause of skipping or lost transmissions while viewing DirecTV programming. Usually, these issues are quickly caught and remedied by the broadcaster. Occasionally, skipping issues can also be caused by inadvertent activation by the receiver’s remote control. If you are unaware the remote control is nearby, you can accidentally bump its skip control button, which causes the recorded program to skip forward 30 seconds.