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KentB3 · 10-07-2021, 12:59 AM

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?

stevea · 10-07-2021, 08:35 AM

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.

1960'sTVfan · 10-07-2021, 09:17 AM

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.

stevea · 10-07-2021, 10:26 AM

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.

Zoneboy · 10-07-2021, 10:35 AM

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

stevea · 10-07-2021, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

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?

https://www.amazon.com/XDIMAX-GREX-7...s%2C194&sr=8-1

Frank Gannucci · 10-07-2021, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by KentB3

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.

stevea · 10-07-2021, 02:02 PM

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.

Chocolate Moose · 10-07-2021, 02:18 PM

Wow. I did not see that coming!!!

Duster76 · 10-07-2021, 04:12 PM

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).

stevea · 10-07-2021, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Duster76

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.

KentB3 · 10-07-2021, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by stevea

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!

Hazel Anyday · 10-07-2021, 07:10 PM

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?

Duster76 · 10-07-2021, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by stevea

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

Thanks.

stevea · 10-07-2021, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank Gannucci

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!

10-07-2021, 12:59 AM	#1
KentB3 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 12, 2003 Posts: 522	Get TV blocking home recordings 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?

10-07-2021, 02:18 PM	#9
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10-07-2021, 07:10 PM	#13
Hazel Anyday Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 12, 2002 Posts: 2,131	Uh huh 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?
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10-07-2021, 08:35 AM	#2
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,163	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.

10-07-2021, 09:17 AM	#3
1960'sTVfan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 6,045	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.

10-07-2021, 10:26 AM	#4
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,163	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.

10-07-2021, 10:35 AM	#5
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,338	I used a copy guard eliminator for VHS years ago, but never tried it with DVD.

10-07-2021, 02:02 PM	#8
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,163	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.

10-07-2021, 04:12 PM	#10
Duster76 Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 01, 2008 Location: New jersey Posts: 1,639	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).