My JVC D-VHS doesn't have an IR Blaster output capability, and I haven't heard of it on newer ones. The Firewire equipped SA3250HD (as used on TWC, COX , et. al.) does not support START/STOP control of a D-VHS Recorder via the Firewire port, nor did our local TWC and COX systems bother to enable the IR Blaster feature that was originally built into the STB. Obviously are intentionally making it very hard to record HD programs.... <holl_ands> /////////////////////////////////////////// Mark Schubin <tvmark@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Manfredi, Albert E wrote: >It is a hassle to record programs >with an STB, > Agreed. >and downright impossible if the STB doesn't >incorporate a timer. > > Not true. Many recorders come with an infra-red emitter to stick on the STB sensor and will automatically change channels while you're out. TTFN, Mark --------------------------------- Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- You can UNSUBSCRIBE from the OpenDTV list in two ways: - Using the UNSUBSCRIBE command in your user configuration settings at FreeLists.org - By sending a message to: opendtv-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line.