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Is it possible to hook-up my HD DVR Explorer 8300 directly to my computer and lift my recored shows off and place them onto my computer hard drive?
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Nope, the files are encrypted and not exportable in any way.
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The only way to get the HD recordings off is via the component out. Hauppauge 1212 HD-PVR will let you record any output this way. Although depending on your TV provider a late model TiVo may be a better investment since it has the capability to transfer your recordings over the network.
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Does the DVR have a "record to VCR" option in the menu? If you can't lift the files directly, you could always do video capture on your computer with the composite or component ports.
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And THIS is why cableco DVR's suck.... also because of the terrible UI and that they charge you $10 a month for the dubious privilege of having it.
I had an 8300 when I was with Cox and downgraded to a 4250 non-dvr when I got a Hauppauge HD-PVR and went the whole HTPC route. Once you get it set up the whole 4250/hdpvr/ir blaster/pvr software combo works like a charm and liberates you from the horror that is the cable company DVR.
I had an 8300 when I was with Cox and downgraded to a 4250 non-dvr when I got a Hauppauge HD-PVR and went the whole HTPC route. Once you get it set up the whole 4250/hdpvr/ir blaster/pvr software combo works like a charm and liberates you from the horror that is the cable company DVR.
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