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  • How to Download a Time Warner DVR

    The DVR set-top box from Time Warner combines the functions of a digital video recorder and a traditional cable box. The DVR has a limited amount of storage space for your favorite shows and specials, however you can download the recordings to your computer's hard drive so you can make room for more recordings. Use a USB video capture adapter with the built-in media utilities in your operating system to download the recordings from your Time Warner DVR directly to your computer's hard drive.

  • How to Test a ViP722 DVR

    Like most Dish Network receivers, the ViP722 DVR is fairly easy to troubleshoot when encountering an issue. Once the troubleshooting steps have been taken, testing the basic functions of the DVR is the best way to know if your issue has been resolved. Testing the DVR is a simple process that will not take too much of your time, and it will ensure that you will not miss recorded programs.

  • How to Record From Dish Network ViP722 DVR to a DVD Recorder

    Dish Network's ViP722 satellite HD DVR receiver was introduced in 2008. This unit stores an impressive 350 hours of standard-definition programming and 55 hours of high-definition TV programming. Even with all that space, your hard drive can get full quickly if you record a lot of shows in HD. Before you hit the "delete" key and lose some of your favorite programs or movies, consider hooking up a stand-alone DVD recorder to your DVR box. This will allow you to transfer the programs you recorded on the Dish ViP722 to DVD discs.

  • How to Record From a Dish Network VIP722 DVR to a Toshiba DR420 DVD Recorder

    A "video_ts" file is a complete duplication of a DVD disc's contents. To copy a "video_ts" file to a DVD requires a digital burning program on a computer. Digital burning programs vary in price. Some are available for free, while some are free to try out, and others must be purchased outright. The procedure is straightforward and similar, regardless of the DVD burning program. Supplies from an electronics store are necessary.

  • How to Add GPS to an ARCHOS Without a Car Holder

    Archos first offered GPS service on the Archos 5 tablet PC through a car holder accessory you needed to mount on your vehicle's windshield. An upgrade to the Archos 5 software introduced Pedestrian Mode as a GPS option, which allows you to use the Archos 5 GPS without the car holder. You must first install the GPS software onto the Archos 5 before you can take advantage of the GPS without the need of the car holder.

  • How to Replace a Samsung Chip in an Archos 605 4GB

    The Archos 605 is a portable media player that plays back MP3 audio files, saved videos and even allows you to connect to the Internet. Although it has a built-in 4 gigabyte storage capacity, you can add more space with the use of memory card chips. This includes a Samsung flash chip, which adds an additional storage capacity of 16 gigabytes. However, if you no longer want, need or have found a different flash card that functions better, you need to remove the current chip and insert the new equipment.

  • How to Mod the Archos 605 Wi-Fi

    The Archos 605 is a portable media player that comes equipped with a slick touch screen LCD display. It is also known for its Wi-Fi capability, which allows you to surf the Web while on the go. Like a laptop, the Archos uses a Wi-Fi router to connect to the Internet. It's possible for you to access the router menu and modify the settings.

  • How to Save Videos From an AT&T DVR to a Computer

    The AT&T U-Verse Total Home DVR is known for the substantial size of its internal hard drive, which can hold over 200 hours of video, and its ability to record up to four shows simultaneously. While U-verse may surpass other DVRs in recording capability, the ports on this machine are the same as those found on other DVRs. You can use these ports to connect the AT&T DVR to a computer and transfer videos to the computer's hard drive.

  • How to Transfer Videos Onto Archos 605

    The Archos 605 portable media player allows you to listen to music or watch videos when you're away from your home entertainment center. Released in 2007, the Archos 605 was designed with USB connectivity, which is used to load your music and videos onto the device. You can avoid problems with your Archos 605 by learning the proper method for transferring videos onto the device.

  • How to Set the Time on a U-Verse DVR

    U-Verse is an Internet Protocol-based television (IPTV) service provided by AT&T. IPTV blends television, Internet and your wireless devices to provide a service that traditional cable cannot provide. This Internet connection means that you do not have to manually set the time on your U-Verse DVR. The DVR set-top box is constantly connected, providing an accurate time (based on your service ZIP code), weather information and sports scores. If the time appears to be wrong, you can reset the DVR.

  • How to Copy Content From an Explorer 8300HD DVR to a Computer

    The Explorer 8300 HD is a widely-used DVR manufactured by Scientific Atlanta. Along with the myriad video and audio connection options, the SA 8300 HD also features USB ports for connecting an external mass storage device such as a detachable SATA hard drive. With a SATA drive connected, you can optionally save your recordings onto the SATA instead of the 8300's built-in hard drive or even take saved recordings off the 8300 and save them onto the SATA hard drive in order to free up more space on the 8300's built-in drive.

  • How to Transfer Media From Dish Network to My Archos 605

    A Dish Network PVR (personal video recorder) combines a satellite receiver and recorder in one unit. To transfer media from the Dish Network PVR to an Archos 605 media player, first copy a video file from the PVR to a computer. A digital video converter will be needed, as well as some audio and video cables, all of which are available at a computer or electronics store. The procedure does not require making any modification to the Dish Network PVR.

  • How to Copy From a Dish PVR508 DVR to a Computer HD

    The Dish Network PVR 508 DVR (digital video recorder) stores recordings on a hard drive for later playback. To copy a recording from the Dish PVR 508 DVR to a computer's hard drive, use a Digitizer box. Digitizer boxes are available for sale at electronic and computer shops and all operate in a similar manner to convert analog video into digital video. The procedure is straightforward and does not negatively affect the original recording in any way.

  • How To Copy a Vip722 DVR to a Computer

    A Dish Network ViP722 DVR (digital video recorder) stores content on a hard disc drive much in the same way a computer does. To copy content from the ViP722 to a computer, you must use a digital video conversion box. The device, which is available from retail computer and electronic stores, will convert the video and audio from the ViP's outputs into a format that the computer's operating system can understand and save on its hard drive. No additional software is needed.

  • How to Record From AT&T U-Verse to DVD

    AT&T U-Verse is a cable service that offers users the ability to view cable channels through their televisions. For an additional fee, U-Verse users can also procure the services of a DVR, which will allow them to record and save programs they are not able to view live. With the use of a DVD recorder, these programs can be burned onto a DVD in order to store for a longer time.

  • How to Download Saved Programs From My Dish DVR

    Pausing, recording and playing back live television is possible with the use of a Dish Network digital video recorder or DVR. Multiple television broadcasts can be recorded at the same time and saved on an internal hard drive. You might want to access the saved programs on your DVR drive and transfer them to a computer. It is possible to do this but you will need specific software, hardware and accessories.

  • How to Use Two U-Verse DVR Receivers

    AT&T U-Verse is a system that brings television, phone service and Internet into your home through a series of fiber optic cables (made up of small, plastic tubes that transmit data in the form of light signals, which is faster than using a standard electrical wire). If you have two DVRs set up when using AT&T U-Verse, you are able to record television programming on one TV, then view the programming on the second connected television.

  • How to Download a Movie From a Dish Network DVR

    A Dish Network DVR (digital video recorder) gives you the ability to pause, record and play back live television. You can record multiple shows at once and store them on an internal DVR hard drive. The hard drive can be accessed to download the recorded video on to a PC. You'll need certain hardware, accessories and software.

  • How to Record From a DVR to a Flashdrive

    A digital video recorder stores video on a hard drive in a similar manner to that of a computer's hard drive. To copy the contents from the DVR to a portable flash drive, first copy the file from the DVR's hard drive to the computer's hard drive. The procedure requires the use of a digital transfer box, of which there are a number designed primarily for transferring videotape to a computer--for example, the Roxio Easy VHS to DVD or the iON Audio VCR 2PC. All the needed software for the computer is included with the digital transfer box, and the…

  • How to Use a DVR With a Flash Drive

    A digital video recorder, also known as a "DVR," is designed to record television programs onto an internal hard drive. Playing a video off of a Flash drive is no more complicated than plugging the drive into a USB port on the DVR. The video on the Flash drive is read by the DVR's electronics as opposed to accessing the video from the internal hard drive. The procedure is straightforward for any DVR, with minor differences due to the different manufacturers, and does not violate any warranty that might be in place.

  • How to Play Movies From a USB to a TV

    High-definition televisions (also known as HDTVs) often include a USB port that can accept a USB flash drive. A video movie file stored on the USB flash drive can be played on the HDTV, once it has been copied to the drive from a computer. The movie must also be converted into a video format that the HDTV can recognized, typically being the MP4 format. You can convert the movie to the MP4 for copying to a USB flash drive on a computer using software that is included with the computers' operating system. No special experience or expertise is needed.

  • How to Download Movies From U-Verse to a DVR

    U-Verse from AT&T is a fiber optics-based television connection, meaning all TV programming is delivered via an Internet connection. However, U-Verse offers many of the same options you find with a standard cable service, including a DVR. The DVR service allows you to record programming at any time to the receiver's built-in hard drive.

  • How to Copy Shows From a DVR

    Using a digital video recorder (DVR), you can record your favorite TV shows and enjoy them later. You can even record shows in your absence. When the DVR records shows, it saves them on the built-in DVR storage. The built-in storage capabilities are limited. To free up some space on your DVR for further recordings, you can copy your shows from the DVR to your computer.

  • How to Download DVR to USB

    A digital video recorder (DVR) is a device that lets you record video in digital format. Most DVRs have built-in storage capabilities, but since they are mostly limited, you often feel the need to transfer the recording to your computer’s hard disk drive, USB drive or other storage device. You can achieve this objective by using some connection devices and special software.

  • How to Download From DVR to PC

    Digital Video Recorder (DVR) has successfully replaced the obsolete videocassette recorder (VCR) in most households that wish to record television programs. As the videos are digitally recorded on DVR, it is quite simple to transfer and copy them to the PC without losing quality, which is a common problem with analog videotapes. Once you download the recorded program to the PC, you can then burn it to a DVD for permanent storage or keep it safe on the computer’s hard disk.

  • How to Download Saved Shows From a DVR

    One of the best things about having a DVR is the ability to save your favorite shows in high definition. You can then put them on your computer and never have to delete them in order to free up hard drive space on your DVR. Most users think that getting a TV show from a DVR system to their home computer is hard. With a few tools and a little bit of know-how, you can get your shows onto your computer easily.

  • How to Download Movies From a DVR

    Many people rely on their DVRs to bring them the TV shows and movies that they wouldn't be able to watch otherwise. The problem with a DVR is the amount of space that you will need to house all of the movies you want to keep. Downloading these shows from your DVR to your computer is a solution that will free up the memory on your DVR as well as give you a backup for anything that might happen to the DVR hard drive.

  • How to Download Material from my Explorer 8300HD DVR to my PC

    The Explorer 8300HD is a high-definition digital video recorder (DVR) made by Scientific Atlanta. The DVR can record in both high definition and standard definition, with about 20 hours of storage capacity in the high-def mode. When the internal hard drive becomes full with recorded video, connecting the Explorer 8300HD to a PC enables downloading to the computer. The PC must be equipped with a video capture card for transferring the large video files and recording software. There are a variety of internal and external cards available (see link in Resources). Many cards come bundled with the necessary recording software.

  • How to Download From DVR

    A digital video recorder, or DVR, can digitally record and play back television shows, much like an enhanced version of a videocassette recorder. A DVR simply records programs on a hard drive rather than on a tape. While a DVR is a convenient tool, the storage capability is usually fairly small, so if you want to keep a large number of shows, you may have to download data from your DVR to an external storage device.

  • How to Download a Video From a DVR

    Since the invention of the DVR, VCRs have become practically obsolete. The digital recording process used by digital video recorders requires no external storage device, which means no tapes or discs to store. However, the tapeless recording process leaves some new users in bewilderment when it comes to keeping copies of video stored on a DVR. One way to keep DVR video is to download it onto your computer. With the right tools, the process to download a video from a DVR is simple.

  • How to Download Recorded Movies From a Dish DVR

    Dish Network offers a wide variety of movie channels, and the DVR allows you to record several hours of entertainment. However you might want to keep some movies permanently, or your Dish DVR might get a little too full. When this happens, you'll need a way to get the movies off the DVR for watching later. The solution: Pick up a recordable DVD player.

  • How to Download DVR Content to a DVD

    A DVR, or Digital Video Recorder, is a machine used to record and playback programs from your television, but you can also download the DVR content onto a DVD so you can free up space on your DVR and have a portable copy of your show. You are going to need a special recordable DVD player and some RCA cables before you can transfer content onto a DVD. While the recording process can be lengthy, it allows you to have a copy of a show that you can watch on any DVD player or computer.

  • How to Download From a DVR to a Laptop

    Digital video recorders (DVR) are a popular option, allowing shows to be recorded to an internal hard drive and then played back anytime you like. Unfortunately these aren't always very portable and it is difficult to move the recorded shows to another format such as your laptop if you want to take images or snippets for your own use. Fortunately many modern DVRs come equipped with a little-used port for S-video that can make all of this possible.

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