[Max931]

Hi, all, i made the switch back to D. I was wanting to know can i record the subchannels off of the am 21 to hd dvr. What i am wanting to do is tape shows off of me tv on our local tv network. Nice thing with dish was we can do that. I can get a vcr dvd combo but was looking for cheaper price. Would the am 21 pick up the subchannels.. So far so good cool thing is i can watcth tv on ipad. Hope this makes sense max..

 

[nike5580]

Yes, the AM21 can record the subchannels. However not all subchannels are in the database that is used by Directv.

 

[Max931]

The only channel i want to record is me tv it would be 7-2 in omaha. I would assume it would be in the data base is there a way we can find out what channels are in data base? Thx max.

 

[nike5580]

That I am not sure of, but I am sure someone that knows will chime in. What model DVR do you have? I have heard that the HR34 can scan the channels. Other DVD do not have that feature, and use the database.

 

[nike5580]

Just found this post on the Directv technical forums by litzdog911.

Two things need to happen before your HR20 will see this new subchannel ....

The station must provide their new subchannel information to Tribune News Services. That's where DirecTV gets their channel database and Guide Data. Check Tribune's site at http://www.zap2it.com to see if the station is listed there.
Once the subchannel is added to Tribune's database, DirecTV must add that information to the database and Guide Data used by the DVR/Receivers. Unfortunately DirecTV is getting much more restrictive here, supposedly due to database capacity and performance issues with so many new subchannels around the country. Be sure to email DirecTV directly and keep your fingers crossed.

 

[harsh]

Note that you cannot view your recordings on the iPad if that was part of your plan.

 

[jeffgbailey]

I have heard that the HR34 can scan the channels.

the HR34 will load the database like the others then "scan" for any add'l channels. Those show "regular programming" in the guide (the scanned chanenls)

 

[jeffgbailey]

These channels have guide data per the chart posted elsewhere. That means no matter the DVR model it will get 7-2 in it

KMTVDT 3.1
WOWTDT 6.1
WOWTDT2 6.2
KETVDT 7.1
KETVDT2 7.2
KXVODT 15.1
KXVODT2 15.2
KYNEDT 26.1
KYNEDT2 26.2
KYNEDT3 26.3
KYNEDT5 26.5
KHINDT 36.1
KHINDT2 36.2
KHINDT3 36.3
KPTMDT 42.1
KPTMDT2 42.2

 

[Max931]

I have hr22/100 it sound like this would work. I have vcr dvd combo picked out but dont want to pay the extra bucks.. Thx for all your help guys..

 

[Max931]

One more thing my zip is 51555 i am in omaha market but i think this will work. Plan to get it tomorrow will let you know how it works out

 

[Max931]

I got the am 21 yesterday. It works great easy set up i get all of the sub channels except one 3-2 lwn network but it is worthless. I can dvr me tv. Thanks again for your help. Max