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jph21
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_ 		19. January 2005 @ 05:35 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I have a Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300 cable/dvr box I wish to connect my laptop, and record the programs that are saved to an external dvd-rw. The cable box has usb capabilities. Is this possible?
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billwebso
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_ 		19. January 2005 @ 09:18 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I am fairly confident that you cannot use the usb port on your DVR to transfer your recordings to a
PC or laptop. What you will need is an audio/video capture device since I am assuming your laptop doesn't have a video card with A/V inputs. I use the Pinnacle Movie Box. These aren't too cheap, but I have transferred from multiple sources with a/v and/or S-video output with no problems. Run a Google search for "av usb captue". You will find a wide range of options.

Be sure to review the minimum system requirements as this process essentially will not let you do anything else while capturing your video.
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billwebso
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_ 		19. January 2005 @ 09:23 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Also, check this afterdawn forum out.

http://forums.afterdawn.com/forum_view.cfm/79
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