Is there a way to get recording from my Comcast DVR to my laptop?

Question

I have a Motorola Comcast DVR box with a USB port on it. I recently recorded a clip from a show with the DVR and saved it. I wanted to post a portion of it on U Tube and was wondering if there is any way to transfer the clip from DVR to my laptop so I can edit it. Also if you can provide a good program to edit the video? Any help is appreciated!

Answer 1

Hi flafuncop,

The USB port on your Comcast DVR isn't an output port.

You can copy your video to your computer 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.

I saw a newer model at WalMart recently. It was the DVD Xpress2. I think it was $39.95 but I am not positive. You can check one out here http://www.usb-ware.com/ads-dvd-xpress-d...

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

As I said DVD Express comes with video editing software but if you are running Windows and you have XP or Vista look no further then your own computer for a good movie editing program. You should have Windows Movie Maker. Check Start, Programs, All Programs to find it. If by chance you don't have it go here to get it from Microsoft free - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downl...

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