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| PVR HD to PC using FireWire ? | ||
| wingfan posted 2008 Aug 30 06:28 | ||
| Is it possible to connect an HD PVR to my PC through firewire/USB connection on the PVR and record/capture/transfer any of the saved content from it to my PC to burn to DVD? If so, can someone explain the process (software needed)? thanks! | ||
| Baldrick posted 2008 Aug 30 07:15 | ||
| Probably not but it would help if you told us what HD PVR.
And try google it and you might find a specific forum for it with maybe custom firmwares and such. | ||
| jagabo posted 2008 Aug 30 07:19 | ||
| http://home.comcast.net/~exdeus/stbfirewire/ | ||
| MozartMan posted 2008 Aug 30 07:20 | ||
| How to record via IEEE 1394 (Firewire) to Windows XP:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=403695 STB Firewire Drivers for Windows Vista/XP/MCE: http://home.comcast.net/~exdeus/stbfirewire/ | ||
| wingfan posted 2008 Aug 30 07:45 | ||
| its the Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. EXPLORER(R) 8300HD, so i see the drivers listed on one of the comcast lists in a zip file. going to read "how to record" link now to see if its possible. thanks! | ||
| jagabo posted 2008 Aug 30 08:13 | ||
| You will probably find most, if not all, of your recordings are encrypted. So you will not be able to transfer them via firewire.
The only alternatives that I know at this point are the Hauppauge HD PVR and the Blackmagic Intensity Pro which capture component video. | ||
| wingfan posted 2008 Aug 30 09:38 | ||
| yup that's what i been reading.. encrypted by the cable company with something 5C? thanks for the info and tips! | ||
| Robby23 posted 2008 Oct 06 11:51 | ||
I have the same hd box. You have to record something with the dvr then after its done recording you have to play it back. The packets recorded from live tv through firewire seem to just be corrupted. |
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