How to Offload Recorded TV From a DVR

Even the largest memory on a digital video recorder (DVR) will fill up eventually, making it necessary either to erase some of the recorded programming or offload content to another digital device. Connecting to a DVD recorder is the answer. A DVD recorder can burn recorded TV to a recordable disc for a long-lasting copy of the content so programs can be erased from the DVR, freeing up space to record more television programming. The connection takes only a few minutes with standard AV cables. The length of time for the offload depends on the length of the programming.

Things You'll Need

• DVD recorder
• Composite (yellow, white, red) AV cables
• Television
• Blank, recordable DVDs

Instructions

1. Connect the DVD recorder to the television using composite AV cables. Plug the cables into the color-coded video and audio OUT jacks on the TV, using yellow for video, white for left audio and red for right audio.

2. Connect the plugs on the other end of the cables to the DVD recorder's AV IN jacks.

3. Load a blank, recordable DVD in the DVD recorder and close the media tray.

4. Turn on the equipment and press the "Menu" button on the DVR remote control to access the recorded programming. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select a program for playback.

5. Press "Record" on the DVD recorder remote control. It may take a few seconds for the machine to prepare for recording.

6. Press "Play" on the DVR remote to playback the selected program, which will be recorded to the DVD. Progress can be monitored on the TV.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to finalize the DVD before removing the disc. The finalization procedure encodes the disc so it can be played on other components. If the DVD recorder model does not finalize automatically, press the "Menu" button and go to the recording section to select "Finalize" for the disc.

• Unplug the components from the electricity while connecting the AV cables.

References

• Ask PVR: Recording from DVR to DVD recorder