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shippie · 2008-11-03, 12:42 PM

Just wondering if anyone here uses the SA8300HD/PVR for just recording tv show thru OTA and not with Rogers or Shaw service?

Thanks

57 · 2008-11-03, 12:44 PM

Even if it could work, that would be a pretty big waste as you could purchase a DVD recorder for a lot less money. The SA8300HD would only be able to record the analogue channels. FYI, Shaw doesn't use SA equipment, but I guess that's what the "PVR" was for.

The real problem though is that the above PVRs need to be connected to the cable service to function, so you couldn't have OTA functionality on its own. The question is therefore moot.

hugh · 2008-11-03, 12:51 PM

The answer is no.

The only HD PVR I know capable of doing this in Canada is the ExpressVu box. Of course, you can record OTA through various computer software solutions.

2008-11-03, 12:42 PM	#1
shippie Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mississauga Posts: 11	Sa8300hd/pvr Just wondering if anyone here uses the SA8300HD/PVR for just recording tv show thru OTA and not with Rogers or Shaw service? Thanks

2008-11-03, 12:44 PM	#2
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,299	Even if it could work, that would be a pretty big waste as you could purchase a DVD recorder for a lot less money. The SA8300HD would only be able to record the analogue channels. FYI, Shaw doesn't use SA equipment, but I guess that's what the "PVR" was for. The real problem though is that the above PVRs need to be connected to the cable service to function, so you couldn't have OTA functionality on its own. The question is therefore moot. __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

2008-11-03, 12:51 PM	#3
hugh Member #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 47,492	The answer is no. The only HD PVR I know capable of doing this in Canada is the ExpressVu box. Of course, you can record OTA through various computer software solutions. __________________ As of January 2012, I am no longer the owner of the Digital Home website. If you have questions about the operation of the site, please contact VSAdmin. For personal inquiries contact me at the Hugh Thompson website.

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