How to backup video from SA8300HD - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

mpact · 2009-06-06, 10:03 PM

Hi,

I have many episodes recorded in SA8300HD. I wanted to back up some on DVD-R, and planning to hook up with my JVC DVD-Recorder. I have a problem ~ lack of audio output. Please kindly advice.

Here is the situation in details -
1. SA8300HD connects to Sharp Full HD TV via Component Video cables + Audio cables.
2. SA8300HD also connects to my Denon Receiver (AVR-689) via HDMI and Audio cables. This is because my Denon Receiver does not process audio via HDMI, thus it is required to use.

Any suggestion to my scenario? How should I hook up my DVD-Recorder?

P.S. Do I use the COPY to VCR function in SA8300HD for backup?

57 · 2009-06-07, 11:41 AM

You hook up your DVD recorder using S-video and analogue audio. See the following post.

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=76077

The splitter discussed there allows you to record directly to the DVD recorder via the analogue tuner. If you don't need that function, then the splitter is not required.

You can use copy to VCR or simply hit play when you're not using the STB and recorder for something else. The copy to VCR has been problematical for some people.

romulus · 2009-06-07, 01:28 PM

RE: I have a problem ~ lack of audio output

Problem: You have to send audio to 3 devices, but the 8300HD has only
2 audio outputs.

Solution: get a pair of "piggyback" cables and connect to either OUT1(or OUT2)
Using OUT1 you can now send audio to 2 devices and OUT2 audio to a 3'rd device.

PS: piggyback cables were supplied with the 8300HD

57 · 2009-06-07, 03:32 PM

Discussed in item 5 of the link... Also, the audio connection from the STB to the AVR should be via a digital audio cable like coaxial or optical to get DD5.1 audio on the AVR and not the analogue audio cables. I have no idea why HDMI is used to the AVR if the AVR doesn't handle HDMI audio. Makes no sense.

The link to the various cables and connections is included near the bottom of the previous link. The following link may also be useful regarding optimization of the system.

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=57741

2009-06-06, 10:03 PM	#1
mpact Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pio 1020, 8300HD, SHARPLC46D62U,Denon AVR698, Oppo BD83, Paradigm CT110 Posts: 139	How to backup video from SA8300HD Hi, I have many episodes recorded in SA8300HD. I wanted to back up some on DVD-R, and planning to hook up with my JVC DVD-Recorder. I have a problem ~ lack of audio output. Please kindly advice. Here is the situation in details - 1. SA8300HD connects to Sharp Full HD TV via Component Video cables + Audio cables. 2. SA8300HD also connects to my Denon Receiver (AVR-689) via HDMI and Audio cables. This is because my Denon Receiver does not process audio via HDMI, thus it is required to use. Any suggestion to my scenario? How should I hook up my DVD-Recorder? P.S. Do I use the COPY to VCR function in SA8300HD for backup? __________________ Rogers 8300HD, SHARPLC46D62U LCD, Denon AVR-689, Oppo-BD83, Paradigm Cinema 110CT.

2009-06-07, 11:41 AM	#2
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,293	You hook up your DVD recorder using S-video and analogue audio. See the following post. http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=76077 The splitter discussed there allows you to record directly to the DVD recorder via the analogue tuner. If you don't need that function, then the splitter is not required. You can use copy to VCR or simply hit play when you're not using the STB and recorder for something else. The copy to VCR has been problematical for some people. __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

2009-06-07, 01:28 PM	#3
romulus Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scarborough,Rogers Cable Posts: 196	RE: I have a problem ~ lack of audio output Problem: You have to send audio to 3 devices, but the 8300HD has only 2 audio outputs. Solution: get a pair of "piggyback" cables and connect to either OUT1(or OUT2) Using OUT1 you can now send audio to 2 devices and OUT2 audio to a 3'rd device. PS: piggyback cables were supplied with the 8300HD __________________ Sharp LC40E77UN, SONY STR-DE685 AVR SA8300HD PVR, Pioneer DVR-543HS DVDR

2009-06-07, 03:32 PM	#4
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,293	Discussed in item 5 of the link... Also, the audio connection from the STB to the AVR should be via a digital audio cable like coaxial or optical to get DD5.1 audio on the AVR and not the analogue audio cables. I have no idea why HDMI is used to the AVR if the AVR doesn't handle HDMI audio. Makes no sense. The link to the various cables and connections is included near the bottom of the previous link. The following link may also be useful regarding optimization of the system. http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=57741 __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

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