HP TV Tuner/PVR unit ? or Black magic Intensity pro?

[olyteddy]

Does your cable box need to be set up to use component instead of HDMI? Some boxes have a 'hidden' set up menu you access by turning the box off.

[jagabo]

Is there anything I could put in between the Intensity Pro and my cablebox like a component distribution amp that wouldn't transmit the encrypted signal? I'm not really sure how these signals work, maybe it could be filtered out?

I don't know. But from what I understand Macrovision is very diligent about threatening anybody who writes anything about it.

[poisondeathray]

Another option is to use something like HDFury2 rev3, which will bypass HDCP by converting the HDMI to analog.

[jagabo]

Another option is to use something like HDFury2 rev3, which will bypass HDCP by converting the HDMI to analog.

I see the HDFury2 is down to US$149 at monoprice.com.

[jabloomf1230]

Thanks everyone, for your help. I did get it to work with the SA8300, but I'm not sure why it started working. Here's the sequence that I used:

1. Changed the input setting in the Intensity Control Panel to HDMI video/audio.
2. Checked the inputs with the camcorder connected via HDMI (not component RGB). The video captured perfectly with both BMD Media Express and Cineform HDLink. Both were set at 1080i. Nothing new here. That's what I normally use the card for.
3. Disabled the BMD Decklink audio driver via the Windows Control Panel, just to make sure this wasn't causing a problem.
4. Disconnected the camcorder, changed the input in the Intensity Control Panel to Y, R-Y, B-Y/analog audio.
5. Connected the cable box via RGB component. The cable box was set to a fixed output of 1080i. Now HDLink and BMD Media Express both previewed and captured fine.

That says to me that it's not copy protection. There's some kind of bug in the BMD Intensity Pro driver that makes it unable to sync properly, under certain circumstances. Another test might be to change the cable box to different output settings (720p, 480i, 480p) and change the input settings to match, just to see what happens.

I'm still tinkering to see if I can see a pattern and be more helpful, but keep in mind, I'm use the card for video work, not recording HDTV, so I will prolly give up pretty easily.

[jabloomf1230]

"Note that the HDMI source device should be plugged into the Intensity card and powered up before the PC is turned on. "

This is from the Cineform tech support website. Maybe the same thing needs to be done with a cable box. The order should be: turn the box on, plug the RGB component cables into the Intensity Pro and last, turn on the computer. In any case, it does appear that there may be a syncing problem with the Intensity Pro, under certain circumstances.

[Digital-Overload]

I've Had a Intensity Pro For A Little Over a Year Now,

And I Use it to Record 720p from Xbox 360, PS3, and Digital/HD Cable (Cox Communications, Motorola 6416 Rev. III) YPrPb Inputs.

Record to the MJPEG Codec then Compress to DiVx/MP3.

[dazbobaby]

I've stopped using the intensity pro and bought a hauppauge HD-PVR
Both are excellent at what they do, but be warned, you need a beefy PC for the intensity pro.
I'm capturing gaming video from my PS3 using HD-PVR and it does a great job.
I even have a youtube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Dazbobaby
I just wish I knew how YT compressors work. They do a brilliant job.
If I upload a 500mb video, YT will compress is further and get it down to less than 100mb. It looks a little worse for it, but not much.
I highly recommend the hd-pvr.

[Digital-Overload]

I've stopped using the intensity pro and bought a hauppauge HD-PVR
Both are excellent at what they do, but be warned, you need a beefy PC for the intensity pro.
I'm capturing gaming video from my PS3 using HD-PVR and it does a great job.
I even have a youtube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Dazbobaby
I just wish I knew how YT compressors work. They do a brilliant job.
If I upload a 500mb video, YT will compress is further and get it down to less than 100mb. It looks a little worse for it, but not much.
I highly recommend the hd-pvr.

yeah, i've definately heard good things about the HD=PVR, alot of my friends have one now,

I still use the black magic, intensity pro... but might look at other options when i move to windows 7 later this year or sometime in the beginning of 2K10

[Seraphic-]

The intensity is a good card seeing as it allows you to capture uncompressed or compressed and works with XP/Vista/7. On a side note, if anyone is interested in a Black magic Intensity pro, I have that I am looking to sell.

[lacywest]

Interesting

[dazbobaby]

The intensity is a good card seeing as it allows you to capture uncompressed or compressed and works with XP/Vista/7. On a side note, if anyone is interested in a Black magic Intensity pro, I have that I am looking to sell.

It's definately a great card, but it's aimed more at professionals. Still, the price is very reasonable.
Dont forget, you need a beast of a PC to cope with the data rates though.

[Digital-Overload]

The intensity is a good card seeing as it allows you to capture uncompressed or compressed and works with XP/Vista/7. On a side note, if anyone is interested in a Black magic Intensity pro, I have that I am looking to sell.

It's definately a great card, but it's aimed more at professionals. Still, the price is very reasonable.
Dont forget, you need a beast of a PC to cope with the data rates though.

SATA-II Works Fine for me using MJPEG, 2 Disk SATA-II Raid Array records uncompressed fine.

[eyep]

Hello:

I am currently using IntensityPro and also Osprey 700e HD for live streaming. For more details here is an article you may want to see about IntensityPro: Check here.

See me offline if you need additional information about publishing your video content on the Internet.

Catalin
Professional Streaming Consultant