Recording to a DVR 522

[kirkdj]

I have a 811 HD receiver that I have OTA local channels setup for. Is it possible to record from the 811 HD to a 522 DVR? (I know it won't be a hd recording)

Please explain that hookup. Now both are setup on the same tv, side by side, and each has a sat. feed. The 811 HD has the OTA setup on it for HD signals, also both boxes are receiving digital locals over the sat. dish. I would like to eliminate my locals over the sat. dish and just use my OTA signal.....but I need to be able to record from my 811 ota channels. I was told that the DVR 522 will not recognize OTA channels, is this true? Can I record from a different output on the 811 to an aux input on the 522?

 

[JohnDoe#2]

No, the DVR522 does not record from any outside source.

The 811 does have timer capability for automatic recording on a VCR, however. I record movies that play in the wee hours on my S-VHS VCR all the time.

And, BTW, it isn't what you asked but you can connect the DVR522 to the back-panel inputs of your 811 and watch it that way, too, either by selecting it from the GUIDE or typing in the CH # 0001 or 0002.