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Recording and playback

How can I edit the files that I've recorded with the OSD?

We recommend Free Video Dub. It is free and it allows you to cut sections and edit files without having to re-encode. This means that you can preserve the original quality of the file.

Can I use the Neuros OSD to make backups of my DVDs?

Yes. Connect your DVD player to the Neuros OSD with the included RCA cable (red, white and yellow), insert your DVD in the DVD player, play it and hit record on the Neuros OSD remote control. The OSD will convert your DVD into a standard digital MP4 file that will be saved on a storage device of your choice.

Can I make copies of VHS tapes and commercial DVDs that are copy protected?

Yes, the Neuros OSD records the analog video signal sent to the TV and makes a legal, digital copy of it, as this signal is not copy protected.

Can I record content off the hard drive of my TiVo or DVR with the Neuros OSD?

Yes. Connect your DVR/TiVo to the Neuros OSD with the included RCA cable (red, white and yellow), and play the content you wish to remove from your hard drive. Hit record on the Neuros OSD remote control, and the OSD will convert the file played from your DVR into a standard digital MP4 file that will be saved on a storage device of your choice.

Can I record live TV (TV shows, movies, sports events, etc…)?

Yes. All you need to do is connect your Neuros OSD to a video source (DVR, Cable or Satellite receiver box, VCR, etc...) using the RCA cables provided. Get your video source on the channel you want to record and hit record on the Neuros OSD remote control. You can even use the IR blaster included in the accessories to schedule recordings on different channels at different times. The IR blaster will emulate the IR signal used by your remote to set the tuner of your video source to the channel of your choice at the time of the recording.

How long does it take to record/convert videos?

It happens in real-time, 1 hour of video takes 1 hour to record.

What video format does the Neuros OSD uses for the recording?

The Neuros OSD records in the standard and open MP4 format compatible with a wide range of devices. Videos recorded with the Neuros OSD can not only be played a TV set using the OSD as a player, but can also be viewed on PC/Laptops and popular PMPs like the iPod/Nano/iPhone, the PSP, smartphones etc...

How big are the files recorded?

For the highest setting, 1 hour of video is about 1GB. It means that even on the highest setting, you could have a video library with all your favorite content on a single hard drive.

Does the Neuros OSD support HD content?

The OSD records in standard definition from any source that supports composite (RCA cables) or S-Video. If your content source supports those outputs, you can record.