Using MAC for Storage

[jwwhite001]

I have a HDFX-4K. Currently have a USB hard drive attached. Been having some difficulties with playback. I read that I could use a MAC for storage. So I downloaded and installed the software.

First problem, I wanted to change storage location. Couldn't get that to work so postpone that till later.

Main question, How do I tell the unit where to store the recordings? And is this even a viable option and I should stick with the USB drive?

Thanks.

[Señor Bob]

I read that I could use a MAC for storage. So I downloaded and installed the software.
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Main question, How do I tell the unit where to store the recordings?

That is documented here:
https://info.hdhomerun.com/info/dvr:mac

And is this even a viable option and I should stick with the USB drive?

Sure. As documented in the URL above, just change RecordPath in the hdhomerun.conf file.

[jwwhite001]

I think more my question was, how does it know whether to record on the usb drive or the MAC. Or do I need to unplug the USB?

[Señor Bob]

I think more my question was, how does it know whether to record on the usb drive or the MAC. Or do I need to unplug the USB?

I can't remember where this is documented, but as I understand it, if you have more than one record engine, then whichever one has the most free space, is the one that will get used to do the recording. I don't know if you can have a record engine (i.e., what you're running on your Mac) and an external USB drive hooked up and have both work.

[Señor Bob]

Here's where it is documented how things work with multiple record engines:
http://info.hdhomerun.com/info/dvr:advanced

In so far as I can tell, there's no mention there of using a record engine simultaneously with an external USB drive.