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HDHomeRun SCRIBE (DUO/QUATRO) and HDHomeRun SERVIO FAQ
Introduction
What is HDHomeRun SCRIBE?
What is HDHomeRun SERVIO?
What are the requirements for HDHomeRun SCRIBE or HDHomeRun SERVIO?
Basic functionality
What can be recorded?
- HDHomeRun SCRIBE and HDHomeRun SERVIO will be able to record all over-the-air content and non-DRM-restricted cable TV programs. Anything that a NAS/PC/Android DVR storage device can record can also be recorded with either the SCRIBE or SERVIO.
- The HDHomeRun SCRIBE will record from its internal tuners, as well as from other HDHomeRun tuners on the same network.
Do I need another HDHomeRun tuner to use the SCRIBE?
- No other HDHomeRun hardware is required for using the HDHomeRun SCRIBE. The HDHomeRun SCRIBE contains both the DVR hardware and software, as well as the TV tuners necessary for receiving a broadcast, in a single unit.
- While other HDHomeRun hardware is not required, other HDHomeRun tuners can be added to the network and used by the HDHomeRun SCRIBE for recordings. For a list of supported tuners, see List of DVR supported tuners
Do I need another HDHomeRun tuner to use a SERVIO?
- Yes, the HDHomeRun SERVIO does not contain its own tuners and must be used with a supported HDHomeRun tuner. It is meant to be used in place of NAS/PC/Android-based DVR storage.
Do I need a NAS or PC?
- When using either HDHomeRun SCRIBE or HDHomeRun SERVIO, no other NAS, PC, or other recording hardware is needed.
- Both the HDHomeRun SCRIBE and HDHomeRun SERVIO run full copies of the DVR storage software, in addition to having internal hard drives.
What are the max number of recordings and viewings?
Can recordings be transferred over the network?
Will the HDHomeRun app seamlessly consolidate multiple HDHomeRun SCRIBE or SERVIO units into the interface?
- Yes, the HDHomeRun app will seamlessly consolidate all HDHomeRun tuners and sources of HDHomeRun DVR software, including from multiple HDHomeRun SCRIBE and HDHomeRun SERVIO units, and/or from additional HDHomeRun tuners or DIY/NAS storage.