February 21, 2009 6:40 PM

Are the DVR-MS files protected, encrypted? Can you burn them to DVD? Can you convert them to mpeg2 using something like VideoReDo? If not it is probably because they are encrypted broadcasts. I have read many posts where folks record from cable using VMC but can not play them back on an extender nor can they burn them to DVD. It has something to do with Microsofts DVR-MS DRM working in conjunction with the broadcast signal.

I record from cable using VMC but so far I have not had any trouble playing the DVR-MS files in extender mode on x280n, however I know that my recordings are NOT protected.

You may as well forget about getting any support from HP.

nmpcrazy

(Q9550 Quad/Vista Home Premium/PVR150/FusionHDT5/SageTV), (P42.53/XP Pro/PVR250/FusionHDTV7 USB/BTV)

Linplayer2(2), Ziova CS615, MediaSmart Connect x280n, SageTV HD200

February 22, 2009 3:25 PM

John Galt said:

I assume they are DRM protected as I can only plan them in Vista MCE. I thought the point of an extender was to be able to extend MCE to another location. I did not expect them to play in hp mode only extender mode.

I guess it is a no no to be able to play the files anywhere except where they were recorded. Have you tried posting over at the Greenbutton?

nmpcrazy

(Q9550 Quad/Vista Home Premium/PVR150/FusionHDT5/SageTV), (P42.53/XP Pro/PVR250/FusionHDTV7 USB/BTV)

Linplayer2(2), Ziova CS615, MediaSmart Connect x280n, SageTV HD200