I have a DVR system, and i would like to get the movies that are recorded off of it. is there a way??? has USB

Question

the DVR that i have has a USB port on the back. and it is getting full. Is there a way that i could transfer the movies to my computer? there I could burn them to DVD format.

Answer 1

Hi Jay Bunn,

I did mine with DVD Xpress.

With DVD Xpress you can transfer your video to your hard drive and then edit it if you desire. DVD Xpress comes with basic video editing software. I got mine at Sam's for $59.95. They are cheaper now. You can look at one & read about it here - http://www.usb-ware.com/ads-dvd-xpress.h...

I saw a newer model at WalMart recently. It was the DVD Xpress2. I can’t remember what it cost.

You connect the composite output of your DVR into the DVD Xpress and connect the DVD Xpress to your computer via a USB cable.

Norm

Answer 2

If you have a Tivo brand DVR and you are connect to your network, then yes you can download the shows to your computer. I don't know about other DVRs. When Tivo came out they had the USB port but you couldn't use it for a long time. Then they rolled out new programming and now you can. But...! You can't just put everything on your computer and think you can burn it. You have to use the software Tivo is associated with. Roxio, I think. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Only if the DVR recognizes the thumb drive.  Otherwise, do what I do when my DVR gets full.  I play it to my DVD player/recorder.  Very handy.  I just turn them both on when I go to bed and finalize the burned disc in the morning.