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Windows 7 and Directv2PC

My DirecTV HDDVR is network connected on the same subnet as my Windows 7 computer. Under Network I see two Media Devices, DIRECTV Mediashare Renderer and DIRECTV2PC Media Server. First of all what are these for and what can I do with them? Next question, since I can receive XM radio over the DirecTV receiver, is there a way to "pipe" that feed through to my Windows 7 machine? Reason because I have great set of speakers on computer and would like XM radio through them.

vahiid

The two names appear confusing, but are actually quite straightforward. The Directv2PC is a SERVER which sends signals TO your Windows 7. The DIRECTV MediaShare is a RENDERER (think of it as a receiver) the plays signals FROM your Windows 7PC. So, to be plain, one is a furnisher and one is a collector.

And no I don't think there is a way to directly receive XM radio on your computer through that device, unless you record it first and then transfer the file (if possible).

Lance McGrew

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What are some practical uses for these? Non-technical answer please :)

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Lance McGrew

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Downloaded and installed the DirecTV2PC software. That all worked flawlessly. Now I am getting the message, DIRECTV2PC cannot display this video because your graphics card does not currently support screen capture protection for protected content. Try updating your graphics card driver or modify your driver settings.

BUMMER

Lance McGrew

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Updated my video driver and now items playback okay until I hit recordings that require an audio driver with HDCP support. Some recordings playback okay without the HDCP support.