is this powerful enough to use as a dvr if you hook up an external tuner?
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I do have it hooked up and use Windows Media Center to manage watching and recording programs. The outdoor antenna coaxial attaches to a USB TV tuner (many available at Amazon) which is connected to the Lenovo, and an HDMI connects from the Lenovo to the TV. To note: You can record a program and you can watch the program while you're recording, but you can't watch one program and record another unless the TV has it's own antenna or broadcast connection separate from what is connected to the PC TV tuner. But to answer your question, yes it is powerful enough and that's just how we use it.
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External tuner means a cable box/DVR type of unit. The DVD recorder has no tuner of any kind in it. It will record just fine off of a cable box or DVR, but cannot be used like VCR's in the old days to record TV programs by itself. If you want to record digital TV off the air, you will need a digital box. TV's are simply players. They have nothing to do with the recording process.
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Sure, but you need a tuner for the input. Any cable box or digital antennae will provide a "signal out" to plug into the recorder. The unit does NOT have it's own tuner.
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I have only used it to record TV shows that i have already recorded to my regular DVR machine. I dont know if it would be possible to record live feed TV...
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Not sure because I have a different DVR brand but probably yes. I end up returned this camera due to the zoom function issue.
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Yes, this should work for audio as long as your DVR has the proper audio input. I use a similar setup on a swann d1 8 cam DVR. No preamp needed, excellent audio. You can add a longer cable in which case you MAY need the preamp.
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The NTA-350 does not contain a TV tuner. I wouldn't try I add an internal card. Might be able to use HDHomerum - these only require Ethernet connection between tuner and DVR PC.
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Yes you will. Since the tuner is digital, it picks up all the digital channels available in your area. I have mine connected to an external antennae. I can record while watching television then play back later. There is plenty of storage on the hard disk drive plus recording can be accomplished on the DVD. I trust this helps.
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If you have the right software, yes. I used it for my Dish Network DVR and had to call dish and let them know and with in a few minutes of, "special programing" it was working. It is some type of conversion 'soft ware' and I am sure you can get it online free. A better person to ask might be the one who sale's this item.
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Janice, I think you can if you have Wi-Fi in your home. That is what I did with mine. It connects your DTV DVR to the Internet without having to run cables. Hope this helps.
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No, not aware the compatible receivers record. You can add an external hard drive to the receiver & use it as a DVR. The receiver must be on all the time for it to work.
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You can rig it for use in home security system using a separate mini dvr with micro SDHC card. That is how I used it
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I never tried it but it seems reasonable that it would record from a DVR. Since I got rid of it years ago I can't test it to see if it would, however. Good luck!
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I am not sure about a DVR. It works great from my reciever downstairs to my TV in my bedroomon the second floor,for watching tv it's great . I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work with dvr
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DVR = Digital Video RecorderWhich is exactly what this device does... sounds like you ar emisunderstanding the term.
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It can be controlled by dvr if your dvr supports RS-485. Otherwise pickup a cheap RS-485 controller and you are all set.
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Not sure what you would need a 'tuner' for ....this unit hooks up fast to TV's