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Thread: DVR to Computer HD |
    
New member Username: Mjp6492
Sheridan,
OR
USA
Post Number: 1
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Thursday, December 30, 2004 - 05:24 pm: |
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I have a Dishnetwork 522 DVR. Can anybody tell me how to transfer the recorded movies from the DVR to my computer HD so that I can burn them on to DVD? |
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| Posted on Monday, January 10, 2005 - 04:16 pm: |
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Have you gotten any response to your question? I am wondering the exact same thing. |
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| Posted on Sunday, January 16, 2005 - 07:03 pm: |
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Anyone out there know? I would like to know as well. |
New member Username: Pstahljr
Post Number: 10
Registered: Nov-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 02:02 am: |
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You'll probably need something like An ATI All-In-Wonder Card ( http://www.atitech.com/products/radeonx600/aiwx600/index.html ) If you have a Dell they might have Video package adapter card. Basically you're using you PC as a Video recorder and you need special hardware to do it. You can then get software to edit it before you burn it to a DVD. |
Bronze Member Username: Pstahljr
Post Number: 12
Registered: Nov-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 02:35 am: |
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You'll need to get some type of card for your PC like ATI All-In-Wonder Card. It will turn your PC into a DVR. There are also boards that will let you connect Video equipment so you can copy to you HD. Look on the Dell site they have some Multimedia - Video Capture / Editing that might do what you want to do cheeper. |
New member Username: Mjp6492
Sheridan,
OR
USA
Post Number: 2
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 03:34 pm: |
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I appreciate all your responses. I believe I have found a solution. I am ordering it and will advise you if it works. It's rather inexpensive. |
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| Posted on Friday, January 21, 2005 - 07:47 pm: |
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Does anyone know if this would work with comcast digital cable's motorola HD receiver with DVR? I'd really love to be able to upload to my PC and burn DVDs from there. The DVR has an ethernet port and two USB ports. Also, is it possible to do this wirelessly through a linksys network using a USB adaptor? I'm hesitant to add the media card if the dvr does't support it or if comcast has that disabled somehow. |
Bronze Member Username: Pstahljr
Post Number: 13
Registered: Nov-04
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| Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 01:19 pm: |
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raa,
Here's something I came across but I don't know if it will work as the firmware on your box may not be what is required. Here's the link, hope it doesn't break any rules for this forum: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=403695
I have a old PC with Window 2000 so I don't have this option.
Pete |
Bronze Member Username: Pstahljr
Post Number: 14
Registered: Nov-04
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| Posted on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 01:21 pm: |
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raa,
Might be some info at the Motorola site also to help you: http://broadband.motorola.com/dvr/dct6412.asp
Send Comcast & Motorola a email, they may be able to give you some info.
Pete |
Bronze Member Username: Pstahljr
Post Number: 15
Registered: Nov-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2005 - 12:17 pm: |
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Mike,
Did figure out how to do it yet? |
New member Username: Mjp6492
Sheridan,
OR
USA
Post Number: 3
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2005 - 06:17 pm: |
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I recieved the new video capture card today and installed it. It works great for this. It's a V-Stream X-pert DVD maker card. I got it on e-bay brand new for 24.95. It comes with a composite and s-video converter and cyberlink software. Connect your DVR composite RCA output sources to the converter off the card and set your preferences through the software provided. Save the file as mpeg-2 and reload into your DVD burn software. Or burn it directly to your DVD burner. That's it! |
New member Username: Burnn1
Post Number: 1
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Saturday, February 05, 2005 - 04:05 pm: |
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So - here's what I got back from Comcast.
Thank you for taking the time to write us.
The cable boxes do not support PC connections at this time.
Thank you for the opportunity to assist you. If you need further
assistance with any of your Comcast services please reply to this email
and we will be happy to assist you. Thank you again for choosing
Comcast and we continue to appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
Craig
Comcast Electronic Customer Care - New England
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Bronze Member Username: Lampright
Syracuse,
Utah
USA
Post Number: 46
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 12:02 pm: |
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If you had a DirecTV Tivo, you could easily hack it, plug it into your computer network, and pull the shows off the hard drive onto your computer and burn them to DVD. It works great with no loss of quality!
Your method with Dish will involve capturing analog video through a capture card and recompressing it into mpeg2 (which it was already in on the DVR hard drive). So, not only is it a major hassle and time consuming, but you're going to loose a lot of the quality in the recompression.
Good luck! |
Bronze Member Username: Lampright
Syracuse,
Utah
USA
Post Number: 47
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 12:05 pm: |
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If you're going to be doing this a lot, I would highly recommend that you purchase a stand alone Tivo, or a replay tv and use it to record the shows you want on DVD. The easiest would be to buy a standalone Tivo with a built in DVD burner. |
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| Posted on Monday, February 28, 2005 - 10:50 am: |
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I have charter cable. Can I plug the cable into
the ATI "All In wonder card" and record content
to my harddrive?
Dennis? |
New member Username: Jiker
Carson City,
NV
USA
Post Number: 1
Registered: Apr-05
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| Posted on Monday, April 04, 2005 - 02:16 pm: |
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I also have the "Dishnetwork 522 DVR". It too has a USB port on the back.
Could you please explain the method "plug it into your computer network"?
Pease
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New member Username: Jiker
Carson City,
NV
USA
Post Number: 2
Registered: Apr-05
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| Posted on Monday, April 04, 2005 - 02:18 pm: |
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"If you had a DirecTV Tivo, you could easily hack it, plug it into your computer network, and pull the shows off the hard drive onto your computer and burn them to DVD. It works great with no loss of quality!"
I also have the "Dishnetwork 522 DVR". It too has a USB port on the back.
Could you please explain the method "plug it into your computer network"?
Please
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| Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2005 - 08:17 pm: |
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I have the DirecTV Hughes DVR and I was wondering about the same thing, the hack to put DVR Recordings on to my computer. Could you please explain? |
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| Posted on Wednesday, May 04, 2005 - 10:13 pm: |
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Are you aware of if they make one of these cards for notebook pcs? I have a dvr with lots of stuff that I want to put onto DVDS. Does the information have to be saved onto your computer or can you just transfer directly from dvr to dvd burner. Like is there a way to hack into the dvr memory from your computer to transfer to a dvd burner? |
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| Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 06:08 pm: |
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I have a Dish 522 DVR. I would like to empty the information on on my computer. Does anyone know if I can transfer onto a Macintosh - iMac 20" or PowerBook G4 17"? |
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| Posted on Thursday, May 19, 2005 - 11:24 am: |
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I just attempted to plug the Hard Drive from my DVR-522 into my PC, and it doesn't work... unfortunately. I know that and analog input device for the computer (mac or pc) will allow you to capture audio and video to your computer but, as mantioned above, there is a loss of quality... I also have a 12" powerbook, and an analog external video capture device, such as a 'Dazzle' or the like will work with iMovie or iDVD. Anyone know how to transfer digitally, direct from the dirve? |
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| Posted on Saturday, May 28, 2005 - 09:26 am: |
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Does anyone have any info on backing up the 522 straight to PC? Or is the only known way video capture? |
New member Username: Needhelp
South boston,
Massachusetts
Usa
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Registered: Jun-05
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| Posted on Saturday, June 04, 2005 - 06:18 pm: |
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I have a Cyberhome DVD recorder and I was wondering how I go about hooking it up to my Dell Notebook. I am very new at everything that is computers so I am completely blank on how to do it.
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New member Username: Needhelp
South boston,
Massachusetts
Usa
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Registered: Jun-05
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| Posted on Saturday, June 04, 2005 - 06:18 pm: |
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I have a Cyberhome DVD recorder and I was wondering how I go about hooking it up to my Dell Notebook. I am very new at everything that is computers so I am completely blank on how to do it.
Thanks |
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| Posted on Friday, July 01, 2005 - 08:02 pm: |
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I just got dish network with dvr today and was wondering if there was a possible way to get the recorded shows straight to my pc |
jinzo012 Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Monday, July 18, 2005 - 03:22 am: |
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What's the USB, and Firewire ports on my DVR for? can't they plug into a Mac/PC? |
Infohog68@yahoo.com Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Monday, July 18, 2005 - 08:51 pm: |
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DishPVR508: Can it be used to record from tuners other than its own sattelite tuner? |
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| Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 10:49 pm: |
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Has anyone had luck connecting their Mac to the 522 via the USB port? It seems that if the unit has a USB port, you shouldn't have to deal with converting from analog.
And, if you can transfer to your computer, can you also transfer back?
I'm asking because the modem on my current unit is broken, and they are sending me a new one, but I want to save my movies. In addition, it would be nice to be able to save the movies back to the new box.
Answers anyone? |
countershane Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Wednesday, August 03, 2005 - 01:16 pm: |
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it is possible that if youtake out the hard drive frm your dvr and connect via ide you can install the hard drive to your computer. though the hard drive appears to be blank, you can use partitionmagic to acess the hidden files on the hard drive and back them up to your pc. you will needa large amount of space for everything as the dish dvr522 has a 120 gb harddrive. i have done extensive research on this. the only problem is that by removing the hard drive from your dvr system you void yor warranty. |
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| Posted on Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 04:21 pm: |
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I have connected my Dish DVR522 Hard Drive to my PC and upon inspection of the drive with partition magic I notice that it is 3 Linux partitions.
I booted into Knoppix 3.6 and the 3 drives are automatically mounted and short cuts are created on the desktop.
The 1st and 2nd partitions seem to be database files for the TV Guide and DVR Recordings I assume.
The 3rd partition however, has all of the recorded files on it. The problem I've run into is all of these files are in a *.tsp file format. Staying in a Linux environment this is no problem as Xine Media Player will open and play these .tsp files with no problem.
But we all seem to want to pull these files into a windows environment in order to edit out commercial and burn our recordings to DVD...
Anyone out there know anything about .tsp files? How to convert them to an editable format?
I hope some of this information helps someone come to a solution to this problem. I’ll continue to research and see if I can come up with anything. It really sucks that Dish won’t let us just plug into the USB port and back up these hard drives…
Thanks!
P.
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Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 09:55 pm: |
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I HAVE A DELL COMPUTER DIMENSION 2400.
IT'S ONLY READ DVD+RW DISK. CAN SOMEONE HELP, SO IT CAN READ THE OTHERS |
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| Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 02:56 pm: |
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it seems to me that the best way to do this, rather than burn DVDs would be just to copy the files to an external firewire hard drive - that way, it is all digital, and you never have to remove any hard drives or anything.
my motorola dct6412 HD DVR from comcast has 2 firewire ports, and i've got an external drive... i just can't get my brain around how to move files off the DVR and to an external drive. |
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| Posted on Friday, August 12, 2005 - 03:26 pm: |
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"... i just can't get my brain around how to move files off the DVR and to an external drive."
It can't be done in this manner. the Scientific Atlanta 8300 DVR has a SARA external port which is designed to do just that. The new DCT-6412 Phase III boxes have a SARA port but it is up to the individual cable companies to activate the port via a firmware update.
xvxvxvx |
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| Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 08:07 am: |
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Hey, P.
Thanks for the info about what is on the hard drive. From what I've been reading, a .tsp file is normally a standard MPEG-2 (DVD) file. I am curious if a Windows machine would play it correctly if you just renamed the extension to .mpg.
If not, then I wonder what info would be seen by AVICodec.
I don't have one of these machines to play with - I am researching for a friend. If you get these answers, I would love to hear. I'll also let you know if I find out anytime soon.
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| Posted on Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 01:27 pm: |
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I have an Scientific Atlanta 8300HD dvr with an sata conn and 2 1394 firewire connections can someone tell me if I can hook that up to my pc ( micron 3.2 ghz with 1 gig of ram ) so I can burn the one program from it i want
Email me at flajrnylvr@yahoo.com |
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| Posted on Monday, September 05, 2005 - 12:35 am: |
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I also have a 522 DVR & would like to connect it to my PC just for the purpose of copying my DVR contents onto DVD's via my desktop PC DVD burner. If anyone knows what other hardware and/or software I need for my computer to do this - PLEASE let me know! |
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| Posted on Sunday, September 11, 2005 - 09:47 am: |
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Does anyone know if you can take the hard drive out of any DVR and connect it to your computer to be used as a regular hard drive? I have 3 damaged DVR units with 120GB drives that I'd like to use in a computer. I have tried by connecting them like any other hard drive, but even with partition magic, I'm told they can't be formatted. Do I need to put these drives in a computer and run a WIndows install on each in order to format? Help? |
New member Username: Mongoosmike
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| Posted on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 - 08:33 pm: |
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http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/2/115294.html -->
Hi to Countershane and P, I have removed the hard drive, (120GB Seagate) from the DVR and hooked it to our computer and it is not recognized in the BIOS at all. I have tried hooking it up by itself, with another hard drive, tried cable select and all other possibilities and it is simply NOT recognized by the computer. This is on a P-4, Win XP Pro computer. Any info will be appreciated with this. Thank you. <-- |
New member Username: Ucladtv
Cerritos,
California
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| Posted on Thursday, September 15, 2005 - 08:00 pm: |
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I have tivo and it is easy, connect a wireless to your home network via the usb port on back of tivo. You can then send anything you record to your hard drive. But you have to use the tivo software. Tivo records in .tivo so you cannot burn it to dvd until you buy some sonic software. but can be done very nicely for under 100 dollars. I personally prefer to record directly to my dvd recorder. |
New member Username: Mongoosmike
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| Posted on Friday, September 16, 2005 - 12:22 am: |
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Sorry, we don't have a network, or a Tivo unit. available.. Countershane said on Wed, Aug 3rd that he connected a DVR drive and the drive could be connected and using Partition Magis you could view the files. BUT first the drive has to be recognized by the computer BIOS.. We're wondering how this is possible if the drive isn't recognozed by the computer.?? Thanks again for the help.. |
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| Posted on Friday, September 16, 2005 - 10:33 am: |
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Actually Countershane said:
"it is possible that if you take out the hard drive frm your dvr and connect via ide you can install the hard drive to your computer. though the hard drive appears to be blank,....."
This indicates it is a theory, and not a very good one at that.
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New member Username: Mongoosmike
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| Posted on Friday, September 16, 2005 - 04:39 pm: |
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Right you are FX, and I forgot to add that another poster said that he had done it,"P", which is the vey next post after Countershanes post. I wonder if we have to download Knoppix 3.6 and if so how do we make a boot disk for Knoppix? I really only want to erase whatever files are on the drive and use it as a regular computer drive. Here is what "P" said: QUOTE >P: I have connected my Dish DVR522 Hard Drive to my PC and upon inspection of the drive with partition magic I notice that it is 3 Linux partitions. I booted into Knoppix 3.6 and the 3 drives are automatically mounted and short cuts are created on the desktop. The 1st and 2nd partitions seem to be database files for the TV Guide and DVR Recordings I assume. The 3rd partition however, has all of the recorded files on it. The problem I've run into is all of these files are in a *.tsp file format. Staying in a Linux environment this is no problem as Xine Media Player will open and play these .tsp files with no problem.]] END QUOTE
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MiniPodMan Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, September 16, 2005 - 09:32 pm: |
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Is there any way to connect an ipod with linux on it to the DVR since they are linux partions? Thanks |
New member Username: Mongoosmike
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| Posted on Saturday, September 17, 2005 - 10:31 am: |
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I don't have the DVR unit anymore, just the hard drive from the DVR, (Seagate 120GB Drive). I am just trying to get the computer to recognize the hard drive from the DVR, so I can just use the hard drive in the computer. I would think that there should be some software/boot disk to recognize the hard drive I think the computer has to recognize the drive before a boot floppy of some sort would work. I know that Ghost and win 98 boot disk don't recognize the drive when it is hooked up as master, slave or cable select. Still looking for an answer. Thanks |
MiniPodMan Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 05:45 pm: |
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USe linuz you can get Knoppix that will work and you dont need to instal anything. just burn it on a cd or dvd and put it in your comouter when it starts up. |
New member Username: Mongoosmike
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| Posted on Thursday, September 22, 2005 - 03:59 pm: |
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Thanks for the info MiniPOdMan. I did download the Knoppix 3.6 but thought it was Linux OS and didn't want to screw up Windows by installing it. OK, when I burn the 750 MB program to a CD, how does that boot up? Doesn't it have to installed on a computer or is it already set up to boot from a CD. Thanks again for the help. |
Tedster Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 03:01 pm: |
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Anyone who has a dish network box, check out
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dishrip/
Seems someone has written special software to extract the video off the dish network hard drive (you will have to mount the hard drive).
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| Posted on Thursday, September 29, 2005 - 07:11 pm: |
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I thought I'd post this link for anyone with a DCT-6412 trying to copy to a pc:
http://replayguide.sourceforge.net/dct6412/
xvxvxvx |
posdfgvcxbxchdgfh Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Saturday, October 08, 2005 - 02:02 am: |
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You can use the s-video port to empty out the recordings but takes awhile |
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| Posted on Sunday, October 09, 2005 - 01:39 am: |
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how about from DVR 522 to an external HD then to PC? |
oldgriff Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Sunday, October 09, 2005 - 01:48 am: |
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Or I even have a tv wonder pro with s-video.Will s-video give hd quality for burning? if not, how close? would that work to get DVD to PC? And Dish told me the USB port was INOPERABLE. If you plug into it, does something come out?! (data) |
IpodMiniMAn Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Sunday, October 23, 2005 - 07:08 pm: |
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Mike, Linux will just boot of the cd. When using Knopix you dont have to install anything. Also when your done using it you just turn of your computer, take the cd out and you cant tell that u were using knoppix because it boots windows. |
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 10:22 am: |
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Sorry to bother anyone, but I'm apparently not as computer literate as everyone else here. I want to know how to transfer DVR files to my Gateway laptop. I have DirectTV and whatever TIVO it is that they offer. Anyone spare a few minutes and tell me what to do? Thanks |
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| Posted on Sunday, October 30, 2005 - 01:26 pm: |
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Hey, You can just copy the MPEG2 Video to your Computer HD for about $30 and a little research online. You just need the Atmel Atmega128 Card(JTag Interface), a little Cat5 Cable, and a Couple of Programs available for free over the internet; Jeepers, IRD2PC, WinVU Just do some searching.... |
DirecTech Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Sunday, October 30, 2005 - 01:59 pm: |
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Oh yeah, you'll need a couple of things from RadioShack if you want to protech your DVR from Damage... Just do the (Start with a Search on EMU Cable or WinVU Cable) Research based on What DVR you have, and weather it's Dish or Direct.. Here's a place you can go to get some software...
http://www.dssftp.com/filedownload/generate_php/emulator_files.php
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Doc Audio Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, November 18, 2005 - 03:56 pm: |
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To use the dvr hard drive in your windows pc, you will have to delete the linux partitions,then
re-partition,format the hard. Everyone knows that linux is invisible to Windblows. |
HDjabba Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Tuesday, December 06, 2005 - 02:17 pm: |
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Here's how you do it. (This is for a Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD DVR, but I suspect other DVR's will be similar):
1) Connect the red/white/yellow audio/video cables to the respective OUTPUT 2 connections on your DVR.
2) Connect the other ends of the red/white/yellow cables to a Pinnacle Systems Dazzle DVC 90 device (you need to install the DVC 90 ahead of time on your PC, so you end up with Instant DVD Recorder 1.5 on your PC).
3) Connect the USB 2.0 end of the Dazzle DVC 90 to your PC.
4) Start your Instant DVD Recorder software onyour PC, identifying where you want to copy the recording (PC hard drive or directly to a DVD burner). Complete all steps except the last one (i.e., "Start Recording").
5) Select the playback options on your DVR, with the last being "Copy to VCR".
6) Hit "Start Recording" on your PC/Instant DVD Recorder.
Works great. |
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| Posted on Thursday, December 08, 2005 - 01:54 pm: |
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I have a DVR and from what Ive read on here, its complicated to get stuff off.. It looks like taking the harddrive out and connecting into your computer is the easiest way.. Now it was never finished on how to do the S-Video transfer.. Has anybody ever tried that way and is it easier.. |
poophead Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Thursday, December 08, 2005 - 08:59 pm: |
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hey im wondering if now that the pocket dish is out someone is probley going to make some sort of emulator for it. im thinking that if you had an emulator on your pc you could fool the dvr into thinking it was a pocket dish and take all dvr files to pc. just a thought so if any one is a programer go for it. |
texan95 Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Sunday, December 11, 2005 - 12:19 am: |
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There are a lot of answers here that just tell how to hook up the video stream from the DVR. I think what the original poster is looking for, and what I'm looking for, is a way to transfer the FILES from the DVR to the HD, then convert them so they can be burned to DVD (or something else).
I'm not interested in using capture hardware or software (unless there's a DVD recorder that can record HDef movies from a digital stream), I'm interested in transferring the files to HD. |
HDjabba Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, December 23, 2005 - 12:12 pm: |
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texan95...my instructions above result in the file getting transferred from the DVR to your HD. All you need then is software like Roxio to take the transferred file and burn it to a DVD. |
lifes-a-trip Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, December 23, 2005 - 08:42 pm: |
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HDjabba.. You're right that will get the files to the computer but it will take forever. The advantage of taking the files directly from the HD is that they are already MPEG and should burn at 16x to a DVD burner. And you wouldn't have to sit and wait for each movie. I just transferred 80 gigs of video from my 522 onto a linux server in about 30 minutes and I can watch them on my windows XP with Mplayer. I am now just trying to find out how to burn them to a DVD. |
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| Posted on Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 01:28 am: |
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i wanted to take this to the next step, once the files are transefered and are in any common media type, i wanted to convert them to MP4 and then put them on my ipod video, i know its crazy, especially since we dont have the first half down yet, but i believe its possible |
JayTech Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Thursday, December 29, 2005 - 01:23 am: |
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Hi all, does any body have any kind of emulator to copy from dish DVR to PC or how can I copy my DVR files to my PC without using S-video; thanks in advence. |
NeedAHack Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, December 30, 2005 - 07:52 pm: |
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Lifes-a-trip
You say transferred 80 gigs of video from your 522 to a linux server..... but how?
Did you take out the HD and put it in your linux server?
What the hell is that USB connection for? like to put a wireless usb network adapter on it but not sure that would get me anywhere either.
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Digital-Guru Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Tuesday, January 03, 2006 - 02:03 pm: |
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It all comes down to one word and that is "Proprietary". I too have a 522 DVR and yes I have been wrecking my brain trying to figure out a way to download my recording as files rather than in realtime. I am getting tired of vendors coming out with crap that is not compatible with all the GREAT TECHNOLOGY that exists today. Right now the only way is to either do it in realtime onto a DVD-R or a Pocket Dish(without voiding your warranty). But Friends my search is on and do check out some of the Torrent sites every once in a while. Keep hope alive!! |
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| Posted on Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 09:39 am: |
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I have looked in this group and found some good information: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dishrip/
There seems to be both video and audio files that have to be synchronized when copying the files. I had quite a bit of difficulty trying to figure out the best way to copy the files to my hard drive using several versions of Linux. In the end I gave up after I inadvertently corrupted my Windows install trying to get the Linux boot loader to work correctly. Unless someone has some clear instructions for the process I will probably go the S-Video route.
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drglock Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, January 06, 2006 - 01:14 am: |
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Hi all. I am also looking for information on how to get the "files" transferred to my PC HD. I have already sucessfully set up streaming, playback and recording via IEEE Firewire from my Motorola 62xx, but I, as well as others here, are looking for the method to simply move all the files from the DVR HD to the PC HD, essentially copying the data across the firewire. If anyone comes up with something plz post! |
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| Posted on Friday, January 06, 2006 - 02:18 pm: |
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Hopefully I'll end all these requests for bulk file transfers from the DCT-6412 here and now. It won't happen, the FAT system on the Motorola DVR's is a proprietary allocation table. It cannot be used on a linux, Windows or any other type PC or server. The only way to transfer the data is via the firewire port.
In case you remove the HDD and try to install or read from it on your PC nothing will happen, that is untill you reinstall it into the 6412, it amy then reformat and erase all your saved programming.
Good luck to all,
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redtedt Unregistered guest |
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What I've come up with is to "play back" each recording in real time as an input to my PC's TV tuner card. (A splitter to the TV and an additional section of RG-6 were all I needed and I had the RG-6 already in place to the PC.)
Horrendeously slow and time consuming.
The up side to this is I can FF through commercials so they won't be in final recordings.
I can fit 3 one hour shows on a DVD instead of 2.
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New member Username: Kdpike
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HDjabba, I have the Scientific Atlanta 8300HD and I followed your instructions to the T. Even downloaded Pinnacle Instant DVD Recorder (since it doesn't come with the Dazzle dvc90 anymore. It will not work for some reason. I select the recording I want to copy, hit "copy to VCR" on the 8300, then hit "start recording" on the Instant DVD recorder software, and I keep getting a message that says: "Burner Error". I am trying to just copy to PC - not burn on DVD. Let me know if you have any suggestions. Thks. |
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redtedt: I like your solution. sounds simple. I don't have a TV tuner card yet... there's just one show I have recorded on my Time Warner DVR that I want to copy to my PC. To achieve what you did (recording by playing back), is there any special kind of TV tuner I need or will just about any kind work? Also, can you explain what you did with the splitter more? Does that mean you need the signal to go to both the TV (so you can see it) and to the TV Tuner (so you can record it) at the same time? |
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I removed my 160 GB Seagate hard drive from my DishDVR 522 and have connected it to my PC using a USB External HD adapter. I found a program called Explore2fs which allows you to view/extract files from Linux volumes through Windows.
The next item I need to figure out is which files I need (can I open a database to find which filename is which recording) and how to open the TSP file in Windows. |
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| Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 09:49 pm: |
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I found that Nero Showtime in Nero Ultra 7 is able to play the TSP files that are on the hd from my DishDVR 522. |
jstrahn Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, January 27, 2006 - 01:58 am: |
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Check this page for instructions on how to rip from the DVR.
http://lyberty.com/mediatech/projects/dishrip.html |
New member Username: Proxy
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| Posted on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 10:28 am: |
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Since we've established that you need to mount the DVR's hard drive to a PC...
Could you connect the DVR to your PC via a direct USB or ethernet (crossover) cable? Is Linux smart enough to see the connected USB device (DVR)?
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New member Username: Drewskiier
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I have the movies and shows from my DVR on my external Hard drive, now what? I have a Scientific Explorer 8300HD DVR with a SATA II port on the back which was activated by Time Warner. I purchased a 250GB SATA internal Seagate HD and a SATA/USB/firewire HD encloser. Hooked up the SATA HD to the DVR(remember you need a SATA to SATA II cable)and recorded shows directly to the external HD. (Hope this helps people on how to get shows onto an external drive)Now comes the problem, I connected the HD to my pc via USB and the drive is visible but it says it is not formatted. How do I get the movies offthe HD. Any info or links will be appreciated. Thanks Drew |
New member Username: Okjack
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 11:03 pm: |
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Hey Drew,
Did you see pages 45 - 46 (pdf) of the SA 8300 HD DVR User Guide? (see linked pdf) Could that help explain why you are having that problem?
Jack
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Todd in Los Angeles Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 11:51 pm: |
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Okay, my two cents: How about some brilliant hacker-type creating a rootkit-type hack FOR THE DVR that will enable all the functions we all want? Better yet, make it a BIOS-based rootkit, so it sneaks around any safety checks the manufacturer and/or cable/sat. company put in the OS.  |
New member Username: Drewskiier
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Jack your files did not post. I don't have the user guide, i'll try to find it on the net.
thanx Drew |
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| Posted on Friday, February 03, 2006 - 12:03 am: |
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Directv DVR r15, first can I network it on my home network, also could I just get a male to male usb cable to connect it to my laptop. |
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You can also look in the dvr (comcast guide) and burn dvr to vhs! |
Imran Anwar Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, February 10, 2006 - 01:16 am: |
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Hi all. Maybe I am missing something, but the only person who posted here about easily viewing the TSP or whatever video files from a Dish DVR522 did NOT mention how he actually got the files on to his PC/Mac hard drive. Anyone get clarity on that issue? Thanks.
Imran |
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All the answers are up there. If you follow the links to the yahoo groups dishrip site or the lyberty.com dishrip site you'll learn how to remove the HD from your dish dvr, put it in your PC and copy the files off of it.
There is no easy way to hook your DVR up to your PC for this purpose. There is also no software you can download and install and click on Start | Programs | Copy Dish To PC. It's an ugly hacking process that requires some skill and some risk and voids the warranty on leased units.
If you get to this post and still haven't figured out how to get raw files off your dish DVR and onto your PC then go back to the top and start over! You missed it... |
Deano17 Unregistered guest |
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Hi there I have a directv DVR tivo and I am trying to get the files on my computer which is a dell dimension 8200 so that I can burn them to DVD. I'm not really good at this kind of stuff please help me. Thanks |
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Hi there I have a directv DVR tivo and I am trying to get the files on my computer which is a dell dimension 8200 so that I can burn them to DVD. I'm not really good at this kind of stuff please help me. Thanks |
justsomeguy Unregistered guest |
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OK PEEPs, I've got the answer everyone is looking for. It is somewhat primative and there may be other ways to do it, but I've got it. I have successfully converted video from my Comcast DVR DCT6412 to my PC and then ultimately to a DVD-R that is playable in my Playstation and my DVD player which is DVD-R compatible. If anyone is interested, send me an email: andrepwilliamson@hotmail.com |
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Also, the method I propose is NOT hacking and DOES NOT void any warranties. It uses a combination of external hardware, video capturing software and burning software. Grant it, it loses quality in this process, but it beats not having it... |
FaniAnonymous Unregistered guest |
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You're talking using CapDVHS to capture video, something like Womble MPEG Wizard to convert .ts to .mpg and remove commercials and something like using Ulead to burn to DVD.
...unless you know of some way to "copy" files directly from Comcast DVR to PC.
My 32 hours of episodes can be captured as above method in 32hours of capture + edit + burn
If you can "copy direct from Comcast", you can capture the 32hours of episodes in like 5 mins. |
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Yes, thanks Fani. Perhaps your time is too precious to read the disclaimer I so graciously provided. Now, if you had a little intuition, you can run the capture while you were at work, school, ma$turbating, what have you, spend another hour (depending on your skills and technical aptitude) to edit the material, but NO; you keep complaining and post useless messages like the one you just did to make your life seem meaningful. Well you have wasted enough of my time. So, go back and keep complaining while I enjoy my DVDs. You're free to go. |
insidecomcastguy Unregistered guest |
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For anyone who has attempted to pull the hard drive out of the back and tried to save the recordings directly from the hard drive to your computer. There is a way to get your recordings back! This works on the DCT6412 i am not sure about the older boxes.
Once you put your hard drive back into the box and restart you should notice that there are no recordings in your My DVR however the space filled should be the same on the DVR press and hold select and the power button. Keep holding and unplug the power cord, dont let go of the buttons, wait 5-10 seconds then plug the power cord back in. Dont let go of the buttons yet! hold the select and power button until EF shows on the screen then let go, you may have to wait up to 30 minutes for the box to download the required information and for all the features to come back. This process is known as a "Cold reset" Some of your settings may be reset but at least you'll have your recordings. |
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| Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 04:22 am: |
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Finally, we figured out how to make an emulator for pocket dish. Easy to put on computer with no video capturing card or S-card of any type. Cable goes from dish reciever, to pocket dish, to computer....works rather easy. I will post a link for all the info you need shortly after we finish the instructions.
Thanks |
epreza50 Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Wednesday, March 01, 2006 - 11:57 pm: |
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I have an R15 DVR from direct tv and was wondering if I could get some info on transfering my episodes for dvd burning. I read through the entire forum and I saw nothing on the R15. |
New member Username: Chance1234
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| Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 08:17 pm: |
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I have a DVR Motorola Broadband Media Center Moxi
with Charter.
What do I need to get so I could copy movies over to my PC with Windows XP?
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New member Username: Armdenrdy
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| Posted on Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 04:44 pm: |
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If i connected my Laptop computer to the DVR with a USB cable would i be able to take files from it that way? |
Bronze Member Username: Formerly_fx
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| Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 11:15 am: |
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No Matt, have you read this thread?
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| Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 01:11 am: |
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look for pvrexplorer it will work with the dish network harddrives from windows.. |
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| Posted on Monday, April 17, 2006 - 05:07 pm: |
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i have a DCT6400 Phase III HD DVR cable terminal by Motorola and i want to know how to pull any files off of it. Can someone give me some help.
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| Posted on Sunday, April 23, 2006 - 07:34 pm: |
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Thanks Bob!M |
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| Posted on Monday, May 29, 2006 - 12:29 pm: |
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I have been doing some research as well so hopefully this gets us closer to an answer.
There was once an article on yahoo group Dishrip (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dishrip/) about how to convert .tsp to .mpeg but I don't know how current it is now -- you can try it. Here's the link to the file - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dishrip/files/z_Archive/
I have tried to use that method to demux the .tsp files but the recommended tool doesn't recognize the damn file.
If anyone finds a way around it, please help.
Thanks. |
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| Posted on Monday, May 29, 2006 - 12:38 pm: |
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Definitely follow the links I gave you above. That is a complete solution for Dish Network DVR 522 and 625. I've tested and it works.
Enjoy! |
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if u are looking to use a hard drive from a damaged dvr and u own it 100% legally u can use it for ur computer for u puter junkies it does need to be reformatted keep in mind if u do not own the dvr ur company has the right to charge u for that price!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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| Posted on Friday, June 23, 2006 - 03:48 pm: |
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I have a Direct TV DVR and a Toshiba laptop with a DVD burner. I want to burn DVD's with the shows I have recorded. I know this whole thread pertains to all of that but I am puter illiterate...can someone break it down in english for me...:-) |
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - 10:57 am: |
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Let me try to help y'all...
Forget the type, brand, and service provider for a second...
You have 3 options to transfer things from the DVR, and each provides more/less capabilities:
1) Some people are using a TV tuner card to capture the images (imagine your computer as a digital vcr). Using this method, you would be able to get Audio/Video from any source (DVD, DVR box, XBOX, PS2, Cable, etc.), but not HD, since the TV tuner card doesn't have HD input (not commercialized yet I think).
Pros: It works really easily and universally. You will have a guide that tells you what to do once you buy the tuner.
Cons: You need to buy a TV tuner card if you don't have on, and it needs to support at least MPEG2 (DVD) to have high quality (check woot.com often, they sell 'em for ~ $20). *Note: MPEG4 is better, and after ripping to Vxid, DivX, and such you save space tons of space for a lil' loss of quality). Also, unless you are recording in real time, transferring files means RE-recording them. (Sequential Recording: 120min of video means 120min waiting time.) And no matter what, you will never get HD video this way, unless the TV tuner has HD input.
2) Others, like me, are trying to hack (hack = getting into the box; not illegal!) into the dvr cable box using either Usb2.0, Firewire, Smartcard, etc ... It's anyway of getting into the memory (the 120gb/160gb thingy in your DVR)... try google, and search for "your_brand_here firewire hack" or "your_box_here usb access" or so.
And here, you have 2 sub-options?:
a) Record live programs or old recording from the DVR using the firewire, just like you did with the TV tuner. (Same setup, but only a firewire cable needed). You will only have Read Access (you can only see the files, but you can't erase nor put new files into the DVR). This is all most of you want btw...
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b) But since you already need a computer for this, why not go ahead and have Read/write Access right? (going a step further now though...) This allows you to transfer downloaded videos from your PC to your DVR, and erase old recordings/files, which is very useful since you save storage (linux/programming experience required, but it's really not that hard). I'm not explaining this because any person capable of running linux/programming should know how to do this without help.
Pros: It's free if you have the cables. Data transfer is faster, since it's non-sequential. If saved as HD video, you could see them in your laptop as HD, and if you get to access the Hard Disk from your computer, you will have a Virtual Media Center which will allow playback from downloaded files. You can also manage your recorded content which allows for more recording time.
Cons: You will need help (and probably no one will help you) so you really need to know your sh*t. Firewire cable required, Linux and programming knowledge may be needed. Also, you will need a higher Firmware than 7.10. Contact your Service provider for an upgrade. (This info is somewhere in a sticker around your DVR cable box)
3) A friend of mine here in college (PhD student ECE fellow) hooked up his cable box to the house network using a Ethernet port (his box came with one), and was able to hack into the box using the router-Ethernet access. He uses the box as Storage, Media Player, and TV broadcast system (he watches live TV anywhere he is since his connection is so fast). I don't know how to do this, but I do know it's possible, so anyone is welcome to post how. This transfers at roughly 1gbit connection running on a T3... so that’s like a fiber optic connection. And with simple DSL he gets HD anywhere. Erm... sweet huh?
Just for a legal reference, the only illegal action you can commit from doing all this is illegally sharing recorded programs. The next link is mentioned only as a reference on how to transfer recordings from your DVR to your computer (using DCT6412/DCT3412 and Windows XP) and then how to save recorded programs. Even if you don't have this specific box, look at it, and understand it, and see the required steps... All boxes will need something similar.
http://replayguide.sourceforge.net/dct6412/ <--- Comcast in Atlanta, GA
So, that's how you do it. Specifics are up to you, and some people here might help. So now try posting only your cable box model and maybe someone can help you hack into it, if that's what you want. Or ask for a good TV tuner Card. And no more "how to do this" questions; everything should be clear now ...
Just so you understand the possibilities you have with this setup, let me say what I did: I have saved the following series, ripped to Xvid from HD, and it was automated using http://replayguide.sourceforge.net: "Friends, (10 seasons), The Shield (5 seasons), Nip\Tuck (3 seasons), and Simpsons (17 seasons), just to name a few". It all fits nicely in a 150 gb. I paid $5 for HD service + $40 hard disk... the 10 season Friends DVD special is around $150t... But TBS in HD gives them all for free... I use Method 2.b, since recording using a TV turner would take years to record all the things I have.
Anyway, enjoy!
Cheers,
Juan GT
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Silver Member Username: Formerly_fx
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - 04:52 pm: |
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Nice post Juan,
However this portion of your post:
"Also, you will need a higher
Firmware than 7.10. Contact your Service provider for an upgrade.
(This info is somewhere in a sticker around your DVR cable box)"
casts doubt on your entire post. Firmware by definition is a software download (as you indicated) but this will not be on any sticker on your STB. It is viewable depending on your brand of STB in the user menu settings. Also version 7.10 on one type of STB or cable system means absolutely nothing in reference to a different STB or cable company's systems.
Also I am positive your PHD friend is not using a cable company supplied STB to use as his source as you have described. I am fluent in Linux and am positive he has not been able to perform any functions other than read only via a firewire connection.
Other than that your post was very informative and may prove useful to many.
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New member Username: Mdeeter
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - 05:25 pm: |
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Scooby Doo seems "possitive" that he knows a lot more than Juan... though I sincerely doubt it. What a doorknob.
Thanks for your post Juan. I imagine that it will be most helpful to those of us whom are interested.
P.S. justsomeguy is also a doorknob. |
Silver Member Username: Formerly_fx
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - 07:05 pm: |
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Michael, you are correct, I am positive that Juan has most of his facts mixed up. I'll offer you a hint, all the data on the STB DVR's are encoded in MPEG2 format but hardware encoded so neither Juan nor his PHD friend nor you will be able to deciper the data even if you could figure out how to write the the HDD in the first place.
"AnyJuan" can write a bunch of drivel and find at least one lapdog like you ready to believe it.
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New member Username: Juancagt
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - 09:36 pm: |
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Thanks for the critizism:
1) firmware - An Often-used microprogram or instruction set stored in ROM. Usually refers to the ROM-based software that controls an unit. Firmware is found in all computer based products from Cameras to Digital Peripherals.
The standard firmware that comes with the system is usually under the box. Trust me. If not, look in the system options inside the menu, or research online. That was just an example for MY box. What I meant was that if you try it out and it doesn't work, that might be why, since it's a common hard to troubleshoot error. Contact your Service provider and request an updated box. Comcast sends it to you if you put the ethernet cable. It's your right to have up-to-date technology. To whoever said the firmware doesn't matter is crazy, and should put a bullet through their head... (jk). At least for my box, in order to be compatible with drivers for XP they must of a higher firmware than that... but whatever man, don't believe me. Just check the link I posted. They mention it too. Since Windows creates a fake firewire device, some new technology is needed (kinda like upgrading the kernel in linux when installing a wireless card, that you might need ndiswrapper or so...).
2)My Ph.D. buddy records live to his DVR which is saved as a .ts file, which he rips instantaniously and then broadcasts through his connection... it took him a while to do it... but yeah, sorry, its not live tv, it has a 2 second delay!!! gosh... his server is dorm, and runs quad p4's 2 gb ram and so on. I guess when you pay 40k a year and go to GeorgiaTech you can afford such things. Anyway, none of you will ever do this so don't even bother talking about it... IT was just an example of the posibilities you have, and I don't care if you believe me or not. :-)
3) Scooby Doo, YOU are mixed up. The method that describes MPEG2 and MPEG4 is using the TV tuner (Method 1), (google for "Dazzle Tv Tuner", they have both formats available) You get to decide which is better when you buy it, and this has nothing to do with the format in which the DVR recorded it. Even if its on MPEG2 or MPEG4, the TV tuner will let you use MPEG4, since the advantage is that when ripped later you preserve more data. Just trust me ok?
You meant that the video inside the DVR is mpeg2, yes, I never said it wasn't. It is in some anyway, but the new one even use MPEG4. And yes, it is encrypted sometimes. Using the website I gave (worked for my old box) .ts files can be grabbed and ripped. And some boxes are unfiltered. Just google for your box and someone probably already did. I know for a fact that some people just connect the box through the USB 2 or the Firewire and boot Knoopix (CD/DVD Boot Linux) and it is recognized. Each box is different though.
Cheers,
Juan GT
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For the firmware question, I found a link online explaining in depth what was happening to my old and new box. I asked for an exchange and they did: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=604142&page=4
Also, on line 16, his server is *dorm-based* ...
~JgT |
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| Posted on Friday, July 07, 2006 - 12:46 pm: |
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How about transferring from one DVR to another one using a USB or firewire? Do you have to go through a computer first, or is there a way to transfer the shows directly? Once I download it onto a computer, is it possible to upload the shows onto another DVR? I have a Hughes SD-DVR40 on Directv. |
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Jonathan Seif, I don't really know. Sorry. Buy your question would require a whole new thread; this is DVR to Computer HD. :-)
Maybe someone else knows? |
New member Username: Neworderrr
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| Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 12:22 am: |
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Would it be better to use the Coax input on PC TV tuner card or use the s-video and stereo RCA inputs on the card's breakout box. I have previously used the AIW to save mpeg2 files from the TV tuner and would like to have good quality saves from the Motorola DVR. Using ATI multimedia software w/ Roxio EMC 8.
I have an ATI All In Wonder 9600 AGP card with Win XP home. I also have another PC with firewire, no extra video inputs, and Win MCE 2005. I have no firewire cables, no s-video cable, and have a Comcast-Motorola DCT3412 with 2% free space left on drive. Thanks! |
New member Username: Justsomeguy
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| Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 06:51 am: |
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Deeter, at least i'm not a hill-billy hick that lives in a corn field.....since when did they start providing internet up there? i didn't even know you had telephones or cable yet.
my process dove-tails' Juan's option 1 but in a round about way...I have no tuner and those interested are still welcome to email me. And what contribution to you have to this thread other than pointing out an obvious typographical error (which not to mention is about a useful as taking a $hit in a sink). so whose the doorknob? |
New member Username: S0urskittl319
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| Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 01:30 pm: |
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hi guys im new here...i read 1 person that had the same box as i do...its from dish network...can someone help me transfer files from my box to my computer to burn to a dvd...
i put a 512mb removeable and it said not enough space or something like that...but it was able to read the removeable....if i get a higher capacity removeable and i transfer it to my computer will it work? i think it sounds easier than it is...
any help will help me out! thanks alot |
New member Username: Suplay
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| Posted on Friday, September 08, 2006 - 09:55 pm: |
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I read this entire thing and I don't know if this is true but I read someone dettached their dishnetwork dvr HDD then used it on their comp then reattached it to their dvr and their shows were gone. Has this happened to any of you? |
New member Username: Morease
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| Posted on Saturday, May 19, 2007 - 11:29 pm: |
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I have a 522 and have the same problem. I was thinking about getting one of the pocketdishs and downloading on it and from it to my computer. Does the pocketdish download to PC?
James} |
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| Posted on Monday, June 04, 2007 - 09:08 am: |
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Here is a link for Motorola users:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?postid=3818890#post3818890 |
New member Username: Stuff
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| Posted on Saturday, June 09, 2007 - 11:55 pm: |
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some of you are completely self absorbed and are only concerned with portraying yourselves as intelligent and maintaining that image. why dont you all fu/cking answer the thread eeh justsomeguy and scooby-doo instead of getting wrapped up in your own reputation, noone is going to be impresssed my your know-how and bow down to you, so just answer the thread and shutup about how hes wrong and shes right and everyone should know this or that, all it does it piss people off...eh me for example.(and people, read the thread before posting, repetitiveness is fu/cking annoying. i have this and this and you have that and this and those and we have these so what do we do with that...ahhhh) 
and btw i wanted to know more about decoding the hard disks from dvrs. |
Silver Member Username: Formerly_fx
Dallas,
Tx
Post Number: 284
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Sunday, June 10, 2007 - 09:55 am: |
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Dear John Michael,
We appreciate your useful input but please complete grade school before attempting to post on an adult tech forum. Your help will be appreciated in this matter.
I might also suggest your parents find you an English and grammar tutor, you will not make it very far in life with your current lack of skills in this area.
Best regards,
xvxvxvx |
New member Username: Stuff
Post Number: 2
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Sunday, June 10, 2007 - 07:11 pm: |
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are you serious? that's exactly what i'm talking about you dumb sh/it.why dont you try explaining some more geeky sh/it instead of telling people orthographic crap. oh, and any middle aged geek who spends this much time on these forums insulting people and not even talkin about the subject...needs some help... |
New member Username: Stuff
Post Number: 4
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Sunday, June 10, 2007 - 07:14 pm: |
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are you serious? that's exactly what i'm talking about you dumb sh/it.why dont you try explaining some more geeky sh/it instead of telling people orthographic crap. oh, and any middle aged geek who spends this much time on these forums insulting people and not even talkin about the subject...needs some help... |
New member Username: Msimmons13
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 - 01:55 am: |
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Jesus Christ I just read this entire thread and didn't learn a damn thing except you can piss geeks off by saying they're arrogant as*holes. God I LOVE america. And god by the way...The USB port on the front of some DVR's is for the ability to connect a keybord in the future when the "BIG" companys decide to release the chat software to allow that option. Jesus christ won't some of you people just call your provider and ask? What are they going to tell you NO?? I called Time Warner Cable (Now Comcast) and they walked me through the entire process. My Scientific DVR is now networked straight to my PC W/ Vista. It is nowhere near the hassle and is as complicated as this post has made it seem like. Took me a trip to the electronics store and 10 minutes.....wow some real hacking skills there buddy.And man about that Jaun guy with the friend PH.D??? God my Dell Precision 900 would blow that guys s**t out of the water.And it's on my desk. Quad P4's? WOW I'm impressed there(Sarcasism if you missed it). If anyone non computer savy just try the easiest thing. Call a real person not some techno wanna be on here. |
New member Username: Laura428
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jul-07
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| Posted on Saturday, July 07, 2007 - 01:59 am: |
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Michael,
Could you tell me the exact process? I also have a Motorola DVR through comcast. Thanks. |
New member Username: Cclemons84
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Registered: Jul-07
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| Posted on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 03:28 am: |
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If anyone wants to transfer anything from the Dish DVR'S any of them go to http://lyberty.com/mediatech/projects/dishrip.html It works. |
New member Username: Ribeye6
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jul-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 05:51 pm: |
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Why isn't there a product out there for Windows based PC's that acts directly as a DVR? Basically it would just have a coax input and emulate the software on a traditional DVR so you can navigate and record TV--HD or regular.
I assume the cable companies and Hollywood wouldn't be fond of it, but someone must have tried this ??? |
Silver Member Username: Formerly_fx
Dallas,
Tx
Post Number: 286
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 09:17 pm: |
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Andrew,
What you described is exactly what a DVR does. Why do you want your PC to be a DVR? DO you want your DVR to be a PC too? Sorry but I am a bit confused by your post.
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Silver Member Username: Cableguy
Somewhere on...
U.S.
Post Number: 987
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 12:04 pm: |
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Andrew, Microsoft is introducing a new product called the Digital Cable Tuner, which relies on cable card technology. The unit is made by ATI and it connects via USB to your PC. The adaptor has a cable card slot, an RF input, USB out and composite video somethings (not sure if input or outputs). The PC can record shows live or scheduled and the guide data is pretty impressive. The only downside is you have to purchase a new PC that is compliant with the strick FCC guidelines, with the Windows Vista operating system. You can not updrade your current pc to do this. Do a google search for OCUR. Not sure if this is what you're referring to but it's a start. |
New member Username: Desiree655
Post Number: 1
Registered: Sep-07
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| Posted on Sunday, September 02, 2007 - 03:37 pm: |
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scooby, don't be a d1ck. it's a valid question and one that apparently has occured to more than one person. Go deflate your head. |
New member Username: Rsvcs
Post Number: 5
Registered: Sep-07
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| Posted on Monday, September 03, 2007 - 02:18 pm: |
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I may have missed the answer but can someone answer this for me please. From DirecTv HD DVR I want to save my HD movies and recorded shows to a dvd. I understand this can be done by using my laptop's dvd burner. Does anyone know how to connect this? Will it record in HD? Can it be done wirelessly? We have Comcast wireless internet set up. |
Gold Member Username: Tapeman
New York City in-HD,
NY
Post Number: 1322
Registered: Oct-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 07:12 pm: |
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What yo want is a video capture card
This comes as an internal or external
Yo also need a video studio editor software
Price can vary from $30 to $200 depending on product
EBAY is a good source
check this item on e-bay
Make sure yo read item specifications very well to make sure it will do what looking to do.
Go on ebay type:
USB 2.0 VHS TV To DVD Video Capture Card/Adapter
When it gets to live capture I prefer Mac G4 or G5 with Firewire instead of usb
I also prfer free standing unit with hard drive and DVD burner
PROBLEM Is they are so hard to find now days |
New member Username: Rsvcs
Post Number: 9
Registered: Sep-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 08:29 pm: |
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It looks like this item or process requires 4gb of hd space. I don't even have 1 gb. So I guess the only thing for me to do is to download the shows to a DVR attached to my DirecTv box and tv. |
Gold Member Username: Tapeman
New York City in-HD,
NY
Post Number: 1329
Registered: Oct-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 08:37 pm: |
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Get a larger hard drive
$40 can get you a large enough hard drive
4.2 Gb= 2 hours SP or 4HR LP or 6 hour EP |
New member Username: Alyankovicfan27
Post Number: 1
Registered: Sep-07
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| Posted on Sunday, September 09, 2007 - 06:43 pm: |
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I have Graceba cable with HD and DVR. I was recently informed that I could transfer my DVRs from the box to my computer. How would I go about doing that? I connected the ethernet cable from the box to the computer as suggested but nothing happened. Do I have to buy something or what? |
Gold Member Username: Tapeman
New York City in-HD,
NY
Post Number: 1392
Registered: Oct-06
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| Posted on Monday, September 10, 2007 - 09:07 pm: |
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Yo can't transfer without the matching digital utility schemes.
What yo can do is capture video at real time via RCA A/V cables converted to USB or Firewire to your computer. You'll also need video studio editor.
Without minimum hardware as shown in post 1322 it can't be done.
Real time means play at normal speed not high speed or download. |
New member Username: Vc_guy
Post Number: 1
Registered: Dec-07
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| Posted on Monday, December 24, 2007 - 11:29 pm: |
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The solution is actually very easy. A video capture device is needed, many of them are USB so they will work on any PC that is reasonably new. Most of these devices come with some basic software, that will be use to capture, and if desired, to remove part of the video like comercials.
Simply plug the device into your PC (USB usually) and then plug the device into your video out connectors on your DVR. I have the SA device. Set the software to caputre from the inputs, then set the DVR to record to VCR.
I have not found a fast way, so I must play through the entire recording at normal speed. When completed, set your PC software to end the capture. The video software then will allow you to view the file, and if you choose, delete sections like commercials.
Simple, easy and really only requires your DVR to have record to VCR and for you to purchase a simple video capture device.
Dazzle makes many of these devices, I use an older 150.
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New member Username: Mikey123
WA
United States
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Sunday, January 06, 2008 - 02:39 am: |
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wow your all STUPID keep the none dvd shows on the dvr and for those special shows, use an usb external TV tuner and windows xp mce2005, i have an hp adaptec dual tv tuner |
New member Username: Mcommander
Canyon Country,
Ca
USA
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Sunday, January 27, 2008 - 10:40 pm: |
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Does anyone know what program I can use to watch DVR files that is saved on my hard drive? These files have an extension of SLC. I transfered the files from an AT&T Uverse box. Please help! |
New member Username: Whocares
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jun-08
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| Posted on Monday, June 30, 2008 - 03:15 pm: |
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wow, funny chit. So many goofy people out in this world. Hey Scooby, You really are a Scoob aren't ya... lol (moron)
Some helpful advise, once I found my way through the BS. |
New member Username: Nks98jsue4v
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jan-09
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| Posted on Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 02:17 pm: |
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Hello anyone. I have a Polaroid DVD recorder DRA160101A and I was able to remove the hard disk from the unit but when i put in my PC, Windows sees the drive as empty.
I booted up Ubuntu but same thing. put it back in the unit and all the movies are still there.
does anyone know what OS is this polaroid DVD recorder using/ |
