Would someone help me with a recording problem, pls? I have the Comcast Digital box's video/ audio out (RCA connector) connected to my DVD recorder. The box also has an HDMI connector which I connect to my TV. If I turn the TV on, I could record on my DVD recorder. If I turn the TV off, it only record sound and an error message says the HDMI input was blocked. I don't want to have to turn on my TV to record. What can I do? Thanks.
That's odd. I have a U-verse Motorola cable box, and it lets me output RCA to my dvd recorder and HDMI to my TV at the same time. I can't help you there. Perhaps you could post the model of the cable box?
The box I have is Scientific Atlanta Explorer 4250 HDC. It does send separate outputs to my DVD recorder and TV. At least that is how I have it connected. The problem is if I turn off my TV, the signal goes to the DVD recorder is also blocked. When I watch the game, I can record it. The problem is the games which will come on when I am at work. I do not want to leave the TV on if I don't have to.
I can't believe no one here has the same problem you do. It's a problem to prevent you from recording programming (DRM) and maybe they want you to buy their DVR service. Try other types of connections, maybe? Here are some tips: http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47122
I guess either no one uses HDMI or no one is recording the game with DVD recorder. I will try other type of connections.
