Record from Foxtel Digital to a DVD Recorder?

Question

We currently got a new LG DVD recorder and VCR in one and were having troubles with it.

We want to tape tv shows from Foxtel Digital onto a DVD cd but it is failing. We record normal and you can see the slightest of it otherwise its all ants on the tv and no sound. The DVD-R is suitable for that type of DVD Recorder and we have tried to look at the manual but it doesn't help much.

If anyone can tell me what i am meant to do it would be much appreciated.

Answer 1

To get component out of Foxtel, you will need to purchase a SCART to A/V cable which has 5 RCA connectors (3 for video, 2 for audio). You may use a video only cable (SCART to 3 RCA)

To make the SCART connector work, you will need to change a setting on your Foxtel box. Press “Setup” on the remote, and go to:

System Setup > System Settings > Picture Settings

and change “Video Output” to YUV (for component) or S-Video.

Note that this is best done by connecting Foxtel to your TV temporarily via S-Video or composite to make the changes, and then switching back to your TV’s component input.

RGB to Component converters can be purchased for a reasonable sum, and will give you the best outcome

A SCART to S-Video and Audio cable will come a close second.

Connect Foxtel to your TV via a SCART to A/V cable (or digital audio to a receiver if you prefer)

Connect DVD recorder to your TV via a Component cable

Connect Foxtel to your DVD recorder via S-Video and left and right audio

This will give you the freedom to watch Foxtel without turning on the DVD recorder, and will give you the sharpest possible image. When you decide to store a show from your PVR onto DVD (or just shift it to the DVD recorder’s HDD to free up space), simply fire up your DVD recorder, set it to the S-Video Line 1 channel, and press record