I just got this set up (yes I am behind the times, sorry). I cannot *believe* that any sane company would make a D-VHS recorder that is not programmable to record from the I-Link automatically. This makes it essentially worthless to me.
As I see it I have three options:
1) Return the unit, which I am heavily heavily favoring. In that case, which D-VHS deck DOES allow programmable recording of the 1394 port?
2) Some kind of programmable remote to send the "record" signal at a given time (recommendations?)
3) Control it via I-Link to another device. I have a PC with 1394 ports available in the setup, but I don't usually leave it on. What software would allow for this, if it's even possible?
I am still just astounded that anybody would make a unit like this. The obvious positive feature to a D-VHS deck is that it is capable of recording HDTV. And you CANT PROGRAM IT!!?!?! It's just insane.
-frobme
As I see it I have three options:
1) Return the unit, which I am heavily heavily favoring. In that case, which D-VHS deck DOES allow programmable recording of the 1394 port?
2) Some kind of programmable remote to send the "record" signal at a given time (recommendations?)
3) Control it via I-Link to another device. I have a PC with 1394 ports available in the setup, but I don't usually leave it on. What software would allow for this, if it's even possible?
I am still just astounded that anybody would make a unit like this. The obvious positive feature to a D-VHS deck is that it is capable of recording HDTV. And you CANT PROGRAM IT!!?!?! It's just insane.
-frobme