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Recording in Windows Media Center
Recording is easy and the guide updates automatically.
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After installation of the Windows Media Center connector for Windows Home Server, you can then let WMC manage your recordings and move them to your WHS automatically.
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You can see that WMC records, copies and down samples the shows automatically while I sleep.
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Using six HomeRun tuners and one ATI Digital Cable tuner allows me to record every show and series I want.
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If you use the Windows Home Server media connector then you can have 720p videos made and moved to your Videos folders on the WHS. This is a great option if you have a Zune since you can have Zune sync up your videos. This also works well for taking these shows on the road with your netbook or laptop.
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CableCARD recordings that are “Copy protected” are not converted. The copy settings are determined by your cable provider. I have had mixed comments over the years on which cable companies protect which types of content. Please post a comment here if you know what your cable company protects and what it shows as free.
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The Xbox 360 Extender
You can only watch the “Copy protected” shows on the PC they were recorded on or with an Extender connected to that PC. I got myself a white $99 Xbox 360 and connected that to a flat screen so I can watch those protected shows.
Below, you can see my visiting 2 year old nephew enjoying some Disney over WMC while getting his drink on. Sweet.
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I hope that this little glimpse shows you the power and versatility of Windows Media Center and how it can be the center of your media experience.
Tim
Ok, you sold me. My Birthday is coming up in a few weeks and I just put in a request for a HD homerun!
Newegg has it on sale for $109
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N…
Happy Birthday
Tim, great setup! I have a question… I recently migrated to an HTPC solution from two TiVo's (one was HD). I built a core duo 2 HTPC w/ 4GB RAM and a Ceton card. One problem I seem to have… If my cable SNR drops below 31-32, I get pixalation on the ceton that I didn't get with the TiVo… obviously creating WAF issues. Any ideas?
I do not know if I responded. Sorry if I did not.
Your SNR should always be above 30. Check for any splitters and make sure they are good quality and not the $4 Home Depot ones. If your splitters are low quality you will end up with that green pixelation.
Remember that you lose 3 to 4 dB at each split.
Tim
Newegg has the dual tuner HD Homerun (new) on sale until 11/14 for $89 plus free shipping. Best deal I have found.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N…
Bought a fourth one.
Four HDomerun's! So now your at the Media Center's tuner limit?
Nope.
http://mychannellogos.com/tunersalad.aspx
Tim