Saving TV Programs on DVD-R from TIVO

[carlosian]

I have a hughes tivo dvr2 and would like to know if its possible to save some of the programs i've recorded into a DVD-R via my personal computer. if so, how would I go about doing it. sorry if this is a redundant question.

[JimSpence]

The TiVo can be hacked to allow a direct transfer to the PC, see the underground for more info about this.

However, the easiest way is to get a standalone DVD recorder and do a realtime transfer from the TiVo (using the Save To VCR or regular playback).
You could also use an analog video capture device on your PC and do the save that way.

And now for the requisite response. :)
This has been an oft asked question and a search here on the forum would result in many threads on this subject.

[BillyBob_jcv]

If your PC has a video capture card with an s-video or RCA video-in port, your PC can be used just like the stand-alone DVD recorder. Check out hauppage.com.

[carlosian]

The TiVo can be hacked to allow a direct transfer to the PC, see the underground for more info about this.

However, the easiest way is to get a standalone DVD recorder and do a realtime transfer from the TiVo (using the Save To VCR or regular playback).
You could also use an analog video capture device on your PC and do the save that way.

And now for the requisite response. :)
This has been an oft asked question and a search here on the forum would result in many threads on this subject.



sorry for posting a NOOB question. so is there a way to transfer the files from TIVO into a computer WITHOUT hacking it?

[ljk76]

The TiVo can be hacked to allow a direct transfer to the PC, see the underground for more info about this.

However, the easiest way is to get a standalone DVD recorder and do a realtime transfer from the TiVo (using the Save To VCR or regular playback).
You could also use an analog video capture device on your PC and do the save that way.

And now for the requisite response. :)
This has been an oft asked question and a search here on the forum would result in many threads on this subject.
Jim, I am just purchasing a dvd recorder (panasonic DMR ES10S) . Its in the mail. I am attaching it to my Directv dvr r10. in order to record shows from my dvr now playing list, I go into save to vcr function?

[Digger262]

sorry for posting a NOOB question. so is there a way to transfer the files from TIVO into a computer WITHOUT hacking it?

No.

[JimSpence]

Jim, I am just purchasing a dvd recorder (panasonic DMR ES10S) . Its in the mail. I am attaching it to my Directv dvr r10. in order to record shows from my dvr now playing list, I go into save to vcr function?The dvd recorder will be connected just like a VCR. All the Save to VCR function does is put up a show description screen and disable some remote buttons so that the recording doesn't get messed up. You can also just play the show as you would normally and record it. What I do sometimes is play the show and then pause at a black screen just before it starts, then hit info to bring up the normal description screen and start recording. Then after a few seconds I take it out of pause. Then don't use it until the show has finished recording.

[Barryrod]

If your PC has a video capture card with an s-video or RCA video-in port, your PC can be used just like the stand-alone DVD recorder. Check out hauppage.com.


Best thing is you can edit the commercials out and add menus and chapters :up:

[goony]

Best thing is you can edit the commercials out and add menus and chapters :up:Standalone DVD recorder with hard drive supports doing this too...

[JimSpence]

And a non-DVD recorder can be used. Just burn the DVD and then rip it to the PC, edit and reburn.

[Trebor1]

This is something others might already know but i just realized;

I use the Tivo clock,one of the coolest features IMO. So when i go to burn a DVD from the Tivo i just toggle it off.

I just realized last night that when you use the "save to VCR function" it automatically disables the clock and brings it back when your done making your burn.

DTivo is cooler than koolaid!