MediaMaster’s MediaRecorder feature allows direct recording of IPTV content to a MediaMaster DV server. MediaRecorder may be used in conjunction with streaming MPEG encoded physical media sources such as DVD and VHS players connected to MM-128x series digital video encoders. The resulting files may then later be streamed on demand to MM-127x series set-top boxes or the PC desktop. In this role, MediaRecorder replaces the older MM-1280 and MM-8000 standalone encoding stations. By moving legacy media ingest into the server itself, you get direct DV title creation without having to do a separate manual file upload. Further benefits accrue, such as automatic run time determination.