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?
*bump* 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. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.
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!
JVC> 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.
