DVR 530 Discussion Thread for Those looking to buy - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

hugh · 2005-05-31, 08:27 PM

This thread is for *C subscribers who are interested in the DVR530 and want to ask questions about it.

It replaces the original DVR530 discussion thread

Owners wishing to discuss usage of the DVR530 please refer to the Owners thread.

HammerJoe · 2005-05-31, 10:11 PM

Hi,

Can someone do me a favor?
Can you please measure the unit and give me the details?

I am more particularly interested in finding out the depth of the receiver, and also how much space its required for the cables to plug into the receiver?

I am afraid my entertainment center is not deep enough for it.
It is not for the 401.

rlb · 2005-05-31, 10:43 PM

If you can't fit a 401 you're outta luck.

It's 13" deep (same as 401) and 17" wide (401 is 15")

smp01 · 2005-06-01, 08:32 AM

The manual for the 530 in PDF is here

Easy to remember - on page 1 of this thread.

erocks4u · 2005-06-01, 09:53 AM

I would add a couple of inches to the depth if you plan on using dvi connection. You can always cut a slot in you wall unit to give you more room for the plugs, if you don't make your cut to high you will not see it from the front.

erocks4u

bembol · 2005-06-01, 10:20 AM

What are the USB Ports for...???

57 · 2005-06-01, 10:40 AM

The same questions come up on this unit in several threads, many times. Can't someone create a "summary post" for people to look at, so that they can find the answers to questions like:

- What's this unit look like
- What size is it
- Operating manual link
- What are the USB...
- How large is the HDD
- Etc. Etc.

HammerJoe · 2005-06-01, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erocks4u

I would add a couple of inches to the depth if you plan on using dvi connection. You can always cut a slot in you wall unit to give you more room for the plugs, if you don't make your cut to high you will not see it from the front.

erocks4u

I will have to cut the back to make room for the cables.

The wife is not very happy with the idea, but hey I am the man, and what man says... it doesnt matter!

2005-06-02, 03:54 PM

For those looking to buy the DVR530, it's also helps to consider it in the greater context of the provider behind it as well.

Hugh has graciously provided a thread for those circumstances.

In addition to all the excellent info there, this post within that thread may provide more relevant HD DVR information.

yohamma · 2005-06-07, 09:54 PM

Does anyone have information on a splitter for the DVR 530? To run another cable would be a monumental task, there has to be a shortcut.

2005-06-07, 11:07 PM

YOU absolutely cannot use a splitter.

You MUST use a multiswitch.

You need two 'COMPLETE' independent feeds from your dish/lnb.

Read up on the multiswitch thread

Splitter are NOT a supported configuration and SC will NOT provide assistance for that type of installation.

Take advantage of the $99 "whatever you need to get your 530 going properly" deal.

It is money well spent.

yohamma · 2005-06-08, 02:47 PM

1 more question.
Will the 530 work with 1 feed to it?
I DO NOT intend to watch one show & record another.

rlb · 2005-06-08, 08:58 PM

Only tuner 2 does recording and only tuner 1 does playback so it's useless as a DVR with only one feed.

2005-06-08, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yohamma

1 more question.
Will the 530 work with 1 feed to it?
I DO NOT intend to watch one show & record another.

For what you want to do, you'll need to switch the coax from 1 to 2 then when you go from watch to record.

It WILL work, but you'll miss a LOT of the functionality.

IF you have a STACKED LNB AND you either ONLY watch the HD/Ethnic OR ONLY the SD ENGLISH, you can split the line to both tuners.

Not a supported configuration - use at your own risk.

Basically, you choose 1 satellite only, F1 or F2 and because a stacked LNB has ALL the signals without voltage switching, the 2 tuner inputs will not fight over who has 13v and who has 18v to select the correct polarity, you can then use a 2GHZ (Not cable) splitter to feed both inputs and THEN you may watch and record concurrently.

Alternately, find a blowout special on a DSR500 and with the money you pocket, buy one of those standalone DVD/Hard Drive recording appliances.

dks · 2005-06-08, 11:07 PM

One thing that I thought was strange with the 2 lines going into the 530 was the fact that the signal strength varied from line 1 and 2. I was getting 80 on one, and 73 on the other. Sometimes line 1 would give me 65 and line 2 would give me 60. Line 2 was always weaker. I switched the cables on the back of the 530 and the opposite happened. Line 1 was weaker and line 2 was stronger. How come one would be stronger or weaker than the other when both lines are coming from the same dish? Is this normal to go down as low as 60 signal strength?

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2005-05-31, 10:43 PM	#3
rlb Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 320	If you can't fit a 401 you're outta luck. It's 13" deep (same as 401) and 17" wide (401 is 15")

2005-06-01, 08:32 AM	#4
smp01 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muskoka, Ontario Posts: 760	The manual for the 530 in PDF is here Easy to remember - on page 1 of this thread.

2005-06-01, 09:53 AM	#5
erocks4u Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 19	I would add a couple of inches to the depth if you plan on using dvi connection. You can always cut a slot in you wall unit to give you more room for the plugs, if you don't make your cut to high you will not see it from the front. erocks4u

2005-06-02, 03:54 PM	#9
digitaldude Guest Posts: n/a	For those looking to buy the DVR530, it's also helps to consider it in the greater context of the provider behind it as well. Hugh has graciously provided a thread for those circumstances. In addition to all the excellent info there, this post within that thread may provide more relevant HD DVR information.

2005-06-07, 09:54 PM	#10
yohamma Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Calgary Posts: 6	Does anyone have information on a splitter for the DVR 530? To run another cable would be a monumental task, there has to be a shortcut.

2005-06-07, 11:07 PM	#11
digitaldude Guest Posts: n/a	YOU absolutely cannot use a splitter. You MUST use a multiswitch. You need two 'COMPLETE' independent feeds from your dish/lnb. Read up on the multiswitch thread Splitter are NOT a supported configuration and SC will NOT provide assistance for that type of installation. Take advantage of the $99 "whatever you need to get your 530 going properly" deal. It is money well spent.

2005-06-08, 02:47 PM	#12
yohamma Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Calgary Posts: 6	1 more question. Will the 530 work with 1 feed to it? I DO NOT intend to watch one show & record another.

2005-06-08, 08:58 PM	#13
rlb Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 320	Only tuner 2 does recording and only tuner 1 does playback so it's useless as a DVR with only one feed.

2005-06-08, 11:07 PM	#15
dks Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 573	One thing that I thought was strange with the 2 lines going into the 530 was the fact that the signal strength varied from line 1 and 2. I was getting 80 on one, and 73 on the other. Sometimes line 1 would give me 65 and line 2 would give me 60. Line 2 was always weaker. I switched the cables on the back of the 530 and the opposite happened. Line 1 was weaker and line 2 was stronger. How come one would be stronger or weaker than the other when both lines are coming from the same dish? Is this normal to go down as low as 60 signal strength?