Record HDTV to my EX1?

[Chris Babbitt]

No.
The component connections on the EX-1 are for output only. You can record the programs to your computer, if you have an HD capture card with component in. HDMI will not work do to copy protection on the HD broadcasts.

[Peter Chambers]

Thanks Chris —

Do you have any suggestions for an HD capture card? I’m running a Mac Quad Core. I currently have a Canopus ADVC110 and looking to upgrade. Does Canopus/Grass Valley have a box that you would recommend? Or something similar from another company?

[Chris Babbitt]

I have a Blackmagic Intensity Pro. Not expensive. it plugs into slot inside the MacPro.

[Pushpanatha De silva]

Thx Chris for introducing Blackmagic cards..seems it does wonders as per specs in the blackmagic website…will order one soon for my Dell T7500 desktop.. Thx again from Oz.

Dell Workstation Precision T7500
Dell Workstation Laptop Precision M6600
Dell HD Monitors
Sony PMW EX1
Panasonic MX3300

[Peter Chambers]

I’ve never heard of Blackmagic Design but by looking at their website, the Intensity Pro looks perfect.

Thanks again.

[Craig Seeman]

Blackmagic says their cards are not compatible with Dell although some have them working.
Please see Supported Hardware and Recommended Motherboards.
https://www.blackmagic-design.com/support/detail/supportnotes/supportnote/?sid=3947&pid=3989&os=win&isSDK=0&snid=9568