squatch66 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 is there a way to do this? i have a motorola dvr box and i record the skins games in hd. i want to get them to my computer so that i can still have them when i delete them from the dvr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMS Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 There used to be a usb device called snapper, zipper or something like that.. with it you could record any TV show to your pc. They sell them down at Best Buy. If you buy one, about $50, you could then play back the game on the dvr and record the play back on your PC. Other than that you would need a usb device port on your DVR or something other than you TV hook up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrumanB Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I have a similar issue with my Comcast DVR (Scientific Atlanta model). I have several programs that have been on there taking up space for a long time, but I don't know how to get them onto my PC. Perhaps the file format is proprietary to Comcast and it's not possible? Anyway, I know that I can burn the programs onto a DVD recorder, but I really want to avoid having to buy a recorder and go through the hassle of playing through entire programs to burn them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squatch66 Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 the box has a usb port on the front of it so im going to try to get a cable and hook it up to the computer and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyfar Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Get a HAVA box. http://www.myhava.com/product_hava_platinum_hd.html I've been pulling highlights from the Sunday Ticket Shortcuts and 360/PS3 footage with this. If you want to pay a little more, I think the top of the line model has HDMI output for a better HD signal. It's not a matter of grabbing the video file from the DVR, it's more like a VCR where you have to record the footage while it's playing on the box but it's inexpensive and does the trick. Make sure you have a large HD on your PC. EDIT#2: It is a bit pricier than the Snapper but it has uses that justify the higher pricetag. Read the link for more info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosher Ham Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I bet Bubba or SSM knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskinny Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I have a Motorola 6412 (I think that's the model #) from Comcast. Using the Firewire port on the back, you can record shows off live TV, even the DVR, HD or SD. Basically, you stream the data from your box and record it using a program on your comp. I thought I could just copy the data off the DVR as I would with an external hard drive, but it doesn't work that way. If anyone is interested, I can find the site that gave me the directions to get it all working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buford T. Justice Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I have a Motorola 6412 (I think that's the model #) from Comcast. Using the Firewire port on the back, you can record shows off live TV, even the DVR, HD or SD. Basically, you stream the data from your box and record it using a program on your comp. I thought I could just copy the data off the DVR as I would with an external hard drive, but it doesn't work that way.If anyone is interested, I can find the site that gave me the directions to get it all working. I am interested sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DButz65 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 the box has a usb port on the front of it so im going to try to get a cable and hook it up to the computer and see what happens. Sorry to burst your bubble but most cable companies DISABLE the USB ports on DVR boxes, i have a comcast dvr and wanted to transfer stuff from my HD box to my computer and called comcast, thats when they informed me the usb ports were disabled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DButz65 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Never seen any info on this and since im in the same town as you, i would LOVE that info lol I searched and searched and searched online for that stuff, but my USB and firewire ports are disabled according to comcast. I have th 6412 as well but mine says 6412 III I have a Motorola 6412 (I think that's the model #) from Comcast. Using the Firewire port on the back, you can record shows off live TV, even the DVR, HD or SD. Basically, you stream the data from your box and record it using a program on your comp. I thought I could just copy the data off the DVR as I would with an external hard drive, but it doesn't work that way.If anyone is interested, I can find the site that gave me the directions to get it all working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Jones Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I have never tried to do this, but it appears it could be difficult. Some starting points: http://www.videohelp.com/forum/archive/comcast-dvr-to-pc-t295631.html http://www.dvrplayground.com/forum/thread/14994/Transfer-files-between-DVR-and-PC/ http://www.lockergnome.com/windows/2008/01/18/dvr-to-pc-transfer/ http://forum.videohelp.com/topic356403.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Pinnacle makes devices to do this. You can find them in any Best Buy. Usually around $100, the one I have has a coax to usb converter.. I've also seen them with external boxes. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Jones Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 If money is not an option go Canopus instead of Pinnacle http://desktop.thomsongrassvalley.com/products/videoconversion.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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