From DVR box to computer?

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Lepper - 31 May 2005 05:36 GMT

I have images/video on my cable DVR box that I want to end up on my computer
in any format. AVI/MPG/MOV, I don't care...I can edit and change when it's
there. I have an output on my DVR box of course but have the slightest idea
where to find or install an input on my computer. Do I need a special
capture card or some kind of device I guess? I have a high end 256mb video
card...but I don't think it captures. Any suggestions for throwing video on
my computer WITHOUT affecting the quality or slowing it down? I thought this
may be the place to ask, since it's all about digital photo. Or maybe point
me in the right direction...

Thanks!

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Marvin - 31 May 2005 16:48 GMT

> I have images/video on my cable DVR box that I want to end up on my computer
> in any format. AVI/MPG/MOV, I don't care...I can edit and change when it's
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>
> Thanks!

One way is to use an interfacte box between the analog output of the DVR and a USB port on
your computer. Info on one such is at
http://www.adstech.com/products/USBAV_701/intro/usb701intro.asp?pid=USBAV701.

It comes with software to convert the digitized file to various formats for saving in your
computer and/or recording on a DVD.

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Ken Weitzel - 31 May 2005 18:32 GMT

> I have images/video on my cable DVR box that I want to end up on my computer
> in any format. AVI/MPG/MOV, I don't care...I can edit and change when it's
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
>
> Thanks!

Hi Lepper...

Should it be at all helpful, I use an ATI All in Wonder
video card...

Take care.

Ken

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