Connecting a DVD Recorder to a DVR
The instructions and schematics packaged with DVD Recorders could be considerably better. Trust me, I just spent a considerable amount of time trying to figure out how to copy shows off my DVR to my new DVD recorder.
For anyone encountering the same predicament, About.com has two helpful guides:
Transfer Video from DVR to a DVD Recorder
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Connect a DVD Recorder to a TV.
About.com also has a good FAQ about recording to a DVD.
I use a Comcast cable box with a DVR. In a nutshell, the cable box connects to the DVD Recorder. The DVD recorder then connects to the TV. I have the TV sending audio out to our home stereo.
Have a great deal of patience and some extra blank DVDs, just in case. :)
-Charles
Publisher,
NetSweat.com
BTW, if you follow these instructions, you will have to rewatch whatever you are copying from your DVR to the DVD. Alternatively, you can plan on recording while you are out or going to bed and then simply edit the DVD afterwards.
And if you're in the market for a DVD Recorder, Circuit City is selling a PYE DVD Recorder this week for $69.99, after rebates. I was a bit concerned about it being "too cheap", but the user reviews are surprising positive.
posted by Netsweat.com @ 12/24/2006
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My only concern would be that the DVR first digitizes the analog input signal and then the DVD-R will do the same. This will cause noticeable loss in picture quality. Still better than VHS (assuming the 'master' recording was done at a decent bitrate) but loss nonetheless.
I'm using component video cables for all of the connections, so hopefully this helps. About.com has a FAQ (which I just added a link to) that states the one-hour recording mode is about the same as DVD recording quality.
Obviously, if you're using a high-def TV, the video quality is a concern. I think it is a matter of just trying and seeing what happens.
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