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modernp
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_ 		2. November 2008 @ 19:49 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I have a sa explorer 8300 from comcast that I am trying to pull my recorded movies off of so I can record more. Must have more. This thing has firewire and usb ports but I have been told they are inactive. any ideals on how to make this thing work better as far as storage needs. or where i can find the answer to my problem because right now my pc does not reckognize it when I plug it in.
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Peshtigo
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_ 		3. November 2008 @ 00:01 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I believe you have to pay a one time fee to activate the USB ports which will then operate with an external harddrive but not a PC. The PC will not recognize the DVR's new automatic formatting of the external drive. I'm also looking for a solution.
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modernp
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_ 		3. November 2008 @ 22:11 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
well my cable provider claims that all the ports are active, but I am still looking for a way to transfer to computer with out using a video capture card and capturing at real time speed
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Peshtigo
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_ 		3. November 2008 @ 22:25 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Did you ask Comcast how to transfer to anywhere?
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modernp
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_ 		7. November 2008 @ 00:22 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
not comcast I have a smaller provider called knology and they dont know jack. I am surprised they can find their way to work everyday.
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Peshtigo
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_ 		7. November 2008 @ 00:27 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by modernp:
 not comcast I have a smaller provider called knology and they dont know jack. I am surprised they can find their way to work everyday.
Are they providing Comcast equipment?

Found this:

http://www.scientificatlanta.com/product...lorer8300HD.htm
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