Question about a Pioneer DVR-810H-S

[kjmcdonald]

I know the Pioneer DVR-810H-S is one of the DVD recording Tivos.
I know (or beleive) it's an 80hour (80GB) machine.

Hopefully someone can verify for me that it is also:

1) A series 2 'family' model?
2) Has USB for using it on a network and 'calling in' over the internet?
3) TTG/MRV/HME enabled?
4) Assuming 3 is yes, can you burn shows that are pulled in from other S2 Tivos?

While I want to move to HD, I found one of these cheap, and the DVD recording seems useful for me - well assuming all the rest is true.

-Kyle

[JamieP]

1. yes
2. yes
3. yes
4. no. At least not unless they are also DVD-recorder models. The DVD recorders record in an dvd complaint mpeg2 resolution, unlike the other tivo models.

[kjmcdonald]

Originally Posted by JamieP

1. yes
2. yes
3. yes
4. no. At least not unless they are also DVD-recorder models. The DVD recorders record in an dvd complaint mpeg2 resolution, unlike the other tivo models.

Ok. I can live with that as long as I can watch things that are recorded on the 810 on the other series2's? The DVD compliant mpeg2 format is still playable by the other Tivos right?

-Kyle

[dirtypacman]

Yes any show you record can be transferred to another Tivo for Viewing.

[classicsat]

No program trasnferred to a DVD-R TiVo can be burnt to DVD, only programs that are recorded on, and still reside on the DVR , can be burnt to DVD.

[Mike Farrington]

If your really want to burn a show from the other S2, you can use TTG to get it onto a PC/Mac. From there you can burn it to a DVD (if you have a DVD burner on your computer). You may need to purchase some software though.