I set up my DVD recorder to record Get TV, but got a message saying that the recording on this program was blocked. I then changed the channel during the recording to MeTV and Antenna TV, and the recording started, with no pause/blocking. I tried this with all three VCR/DVR recorder combos I own, and had the same experience. I have heard of Cable TV networks blocking home recordings (mostly movie networks such as HBO or Turner Classic Movies), but never heard of a over-the-air Broadcast TV network doing the same thing, or even having the capacity to do so!

Anyone else have a similar experience?

My only problem is something Comcast does. They block recording on any local channel.

I have one of those older DTA cable boxes, in addition to a regular newer one, and the old one doesn't block. I'll check the older box and see what happens with Get TV.

I have heard of this but as of now it hasn't happened to me. I don't record shows or movies from TV very often anymore and it's probably a good thing because if I tried to record something and got a message that says the recording is blocked, I would be furious.

With regards to GetTV, I no longer receive it, my cable service cancelled it awhile back and replaced it with Start TV.

The DVD recorder gives an error message about the inability to record copy-protected material. Very annoying.

For some reason my old DTA box has a "clean" signal.

I used a copy guard eliminator for VHS years ago, but never tried it with DVD.

I used a copy guard eliminator for VHS years ago, but never tried it with DVD.

This could be worth a try--does anyone know?

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I set up my DVD recorder to record Get TV, but got a message saying that the recording on this program was blocked. I then changed the channel during the recording to MeTV and Antenna TV, and the recording started, with no pause/blocking. I tried this with all three VCR/DVR recorder combos I own, and had the same experience. I have heard of Cable TV networks blocking home recordings (mostly movie networks such as HBO or Turner Classic Movies), but never heard of a over-the-air Broadcast TV network doing the same thing, or even having the capacity to do so!

Anyone else have a similar experience?

Wonder what Fred Rogers would think of this considering in his testimony to Congress in 1969 was about allowing home video recordings so people can watch it at a later time.

IF Comcast insisted on a properly-designed cable box which would deliver a "clean" signal (the current cable box obviously allows viewing but there must be artifacts of the copy-protect in it) then at least legal time-shifting would work.

Wow. I did not see that coming!!!

I want to make sure I'm getting this straight, are they now blocking DVR recordings? If the DVR can't record anything with a copyright then why have a DVR (virtually everything is copyrighted).

I want to make sure I'm getting this straight, are they now blocking DVR recordings? If the DVR can't record anything with a copyright then why have a DVR (virtually everything is copyrighted).

No, I'm sure you can record on a cable company-provided DVR. He's talking about a DVD recorder that he owns.

My only problem is something Comcast does. They block recording on any local channel.

I have one of those older DTA cable boxes, in addition to a regular newer one, and the old one doesn't block. I'll check the older box and see what happens with Get TV.

ALL local channels, WOW! That's horrible, since I record MANY programs for later viewing! I have Spectrum Cable, and Get TV is the only local channel that has blocked recording. All of the others are a small percentage of cable TV channels.

Come to think of it, I was wondering if this is one of the reasons Walker Texas Ranger is moving from Get TV to Heroes & Icons. Inquiring minds want to know!

I have had a similar problem with Buzzr TV. I tried recording Match Game Hollywood Squares using my antenna, over the air waves (not cable) and I also got a "Copyrighted Material" message on my DVD recorder. But when I use my Digital converter box then I can record. Or even when using cable for Buzzr there's no stop copy signal. Weird. I never heard of an antenna channel blocking recording before either. Haven't tried recording off GET recently ever since they took off Mike Hammer. Boy did that come and go fast and they never showed the Hammer/Keach movies either. But Get will gladly show 20 hour marathons of TX Ranger. Who in their right mind is watching those endless marathons of Ranger anyway?

No, I'm sure you can record on a cable company-provided DVR. He's talking about a DVD recorder that he owns.

Thanks.

Wonder what Fred Rogers would think of this considering in his testimony to Congress in 1969 was about allowing home video recordings so people can watch it at a later time.

Leave it to Mr. Rogers to tell it like it is! The cable company really should NOT be doing this!

I set up my DVD recorder to record Get TV, but got a message saying that the recording on this program was blocked. I then changed the channel during the recording to MeTV and Antenna TV, and the recording started, with no pause/blocking. I tried this with all three VCR/DVR recorder combos I own, and had the same experience. I have heard of Cable TV networks blocking home recordings (mostly movie networks such as HBO or Turner Classic Movies), but never heard of a over-the-air Broadcast TV network doing the same thing, or even having the capacity to do so!

Anyone else have a similar experience?

Here is my setup:
Dish with DVD recorder
Channel 373- Direct National feed- GetTV
Channel 14- Local OTA feed- Denver- GetTV

I recorded on both and play back normal, with no errors.


If it's only happening on GeTTV- For what ever reason the local affiliate may have DRM (Digital rights managment) turned on which will prevent it being recorded- If that is the case, much like on some Dish channels when you record using HDMI through a DVD recorder, try using composite connections instead- that is what I did to record through my DVD recorder to bypass the DRM. It's not HD but at least I can record if I need to. Another thing you can do is connect your DVD recorder to someone that has a direct OTA connection for GETTV in your area, to troubleshoot if its the local affiliate or your cable company.

Hmm this is interesting, I'm still able to record GetTV with my Tivo Roamio DVR, I have an OTA antenna.