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VANG   05-08-2009 at 06:42:33 PM

I would like to build a media center pc capable of recording HDMI signals coming from my Comcast DVR. I believe that the HDMI cable carries bidirectional information, however will HDMI video cards or Motherboards provide signal capture?
My main purpose is to get a bigger storage system as the COMCAST DVR is pitifully inadequate. What is the best way to go about this?
Thanks in advance

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neon neophyte   05-08-2009 at 07:31:00 PM
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hdmi is heavily controlled with drm. there is no way to record it, im pretty sure. i think the best that can be used for recording a HD signal is a component cable. it will still do 1080p and record it. although 720p is all that is needed for tv. (mostly, i think.)

something like this would do: http://www.hauppauge.com/site/products/data_hdpvr.html

there are lots of recorders tho, with various settings and options. best start your google quest now.

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Kill@dor   05-08-2009 at 07:43:09 PM
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with HDMI 1.3? That will record better?

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specialk90   05-09-2009 at 08:41:36 AM
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For bigger storage, you can easily add external drives to the DVR. Best Buy sells them for ridiculous prices but you can find them for much less online.

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