sky + & dvd recorder

clarissa_D

Hi ya
would like to know what to do ??
ok I can record live channels and it works but sky + I can't yet
I have recorded my little girls cbeebies stuff and would like it on dvd.
I have a Philips DVDR5500
http://www.trustedreviews.com/home-cinema/review/2008/01/05/Philips-DVDR5500-DVD-Recorder/p1
any help on this would b very much appreciated.

thanks in advance
Clarissa

clarkz

there is some info on recording from sky+ here.

penrhyn

To record from your Sky + box you need to find the source select or input select button on your DVDR and set it to one of the AV channels. Play back the program on the Sky + box and set the DVDR to record.

PS the system should be connected as follows with Scart leads: TV > Sky Box > DVD Recorder.

Marty999

penrhyn wrote: »

PS the system should be connected as follows with Scart leads: TV > Sky Box > DVD Recorder.

Shouldn't that be Sky Box > DVD Recorder > TV ?

disney_cjd

Marty999 wrote: »

Shouldn't that be Sky Box > DVD Recorder > TV ?

i though the Sky bix worked as a hub so TV scart and DVD scart both connected to it.

I record to DVD all teh time froM Sky +.

Have you managed it yet?

penrhyn

Depends which manual you read! I use the config as stated.
I also have a separate HDMI cable direct from the DVD recorder to the TV for a bit of upscaling.

deejayen

I use Sky+ TV out > to DVD recorder in > TV --- This maintains the aspect ratio of the original recording -- I would also not use the "Copy" function as this will also change the aspect ratio -- Dave

penrhyn

Good point Dave, the copy function screws with the aspect ratio, and doesn't even copy on my box. Sky said it was a bug that developed after the autostandby/anytime upgrade....... but have yet to fix it.