Copy Protected on same network with Media Center?

[zOdeac]

Ok so I got my Ceton card installed and I run a Windows 7 media center PC in each room in the house.
Is there a way to make it so I could watch something I recorded in the living room with my Ceton card
to allow me to watch it on another computer in my bedroom?

I did test this out with my xBox and I can watch TV that’s recorded with it.  I keep thinking there has to be a way on my own network using home group and all the other cool tools out there that I can watch recorded shows better.

[mikinho]

There sadly is not.  The DRM supports domains but it is not used in this implementation.

[zOdeac]

If I had a Domain with all the computers inside of it would that help?  I only ask because you said domain.

[mikinho]

No it would still not work.  Sorry, I used Domain in the DRM context.

[zOdeac]

Ok thank you Mike I guess ill have to buy 3 more xboxes.  I went to all the local dealers in my area and no one sells extenders anymore.  Not sure why but i guess an xbox is beter then nothing.

[skirge01]

Since this is apparently “resolved”, I’m going to do a little threadjacking here.  😉

With all the <cough>crap</cough> I get for my anti-DRM stance, it’s “nice” to read about things I don’t have to deal with because of that stance.

[phoneguyinpgh]

The way I have achieved the “Multi-Room-DVR” functionality you seem to be speaking of is; I record on what ever machine, then transfer the recording to the “Recorded-TV” shared directory on my WHSv1.  I’m guessing you don’t have one, but if you do or are planning to build one, PP3 makes setting it up almost automatic.

[zOdeac]

Sorry to ask PP3?  Ok so now i have Both Fios and Comcast.  I prefer Fios do to having internet from them ill only pay $30 a month for cable and get all the HD channels.  Comcast charges more for the HD stuff.

So im setting up a WHSv1 now to test it out and i did read some place else to use Audial One with copys the file to the WHSv1 server and removes the DRM?  Im not quite sure i like that idea but i will try the WHSv1 asap.

[phoneguyinpgh]

PP3=Power Pack 3 for WHSv1

[zOdeac]

Thank you for that info.

I fixed my problem with the DRM.  Verizon or frontier whatever it’s called this days is sending a signal to copy protect each recording other than the normal local TV channels.  I contacted Comcast and went down to pick up a card and after testing I found I they don’t lock the files other then HBO type channels.

This makes me happy as i don’t watch them channels I watch History, Syfy and discovery channel.  I was told by frontier that each company like CNN set the lock so they have no control over it but after using Comcast I found out its not them doing it its Frontier.

Now I can watch TV in the office and living room I am happy.  Thanks again for all your info.

 

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