I have a computer setup for watching movies. I have AC3 out, no problem. But I want to copy movies from my Directv HD DVR to my PC. I have to record (in real time) the video in standard def, but I really want to keep the AC3 sound.
I ran the S video from the DVR to my PC and it works. What do I need to buy to record the AC3 (using the TosLink cable) on my computer?
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After all this time since the first post. I still can't copy AC3 on my PC.
The only thing I can do is convert the 2 channel stereo into an AC3 file using a plugin in NeroVision. It sounds better, believe it or not, than the original 2 channel capture.
Still, if anyone has any ideas on how to capture the AC3, I will monitor this thread. I will not post again unless in reply. I just wanted to run it one more time.
Sorry you're not getting answers. That usually means that no one knows, or the right person hasn't seen the post yet. I have no idea, how to record it the way you want. Sorry.
Does the DVR have an optical (TosLink) output? If not, it's probably not possible.
Good luck!
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yes, my HD-DVR has the TosLink connection. I bought a pci card from Turtle beach that had the TosLink "IN" connection, and hooked it up. But what I got sounded like a fax machine with a steady pitch clicking noise. I emailed the company, and they told me that it was not possible to record (capture) the AC3, and their card recorded dolby digital 2 channel stereo only.
Fact is, I am sure it can be done...lol, I just don't know how. So far, what I have learned is, if I can find a card that will record the "raw bitstream", I can use some freeware tools to convert that into an AC3 stream. The only problem is, the way turtlebeach advertised their card, I thought it would do the job. I wasted my money. So, I don't mind buying new parts for my computer. I just want to make sure the next card I buy does what it is suppose to do.
Also, I agree with what you said. I'm not upset that no one replied, I just figured that no one knew either. But, given enough time, I will figure it out. Thanks for your input.
