Recording Tivo recordings to computer

gear02 · 12-10-2003, 07:49 AM

I want to extract some of my tivo recordings to a computer because I have some shows my mom wanted me to show her. I don't want to hack my tivo because it looks like daunting task and I don't have time for it right now. So I know you can output the video to a computer's TV capture card and then you have to do a encoding to a compact format. Has someone done this? Can someone recommend a good, cheap capture card that's reliable? What's a easy to use software program to do this encoding?

Thanks guys!

gear02 · 12-10-2003, 10:38 AM

Found my answer. If anyone cares:

http://www.dvdrhelp.com/forum/userguides/159800.php

http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...050&pfp=BROWSE

JohnTheos · 12-11-2003, 06:32 AM

Here's another way to do it...

If you have a digital camcorder with firewire (and your PC has firewire), plug your Tivo into the analog inputs of your Camcorder, and then have your PC capture the digital (firewire) signal.

Works really well, plus, if you like, you can edit the contents using something like Premiere or Pinnacle Studio.

shoeish · 12-17-2003, 11:27 PM

I did the firewire/camcorder thing with my living room PC, but capturing into windows media encoder, then streaming it (live) on my PC in my office. I then have a set of those RCA remote extender/rebroadcaster things... works great. =)

gear02 · 12-18-2003, 07:17 AM

digital camcorder = $$$$$

Bires · 12-18-2003, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by gear02
digital camcorder = $$$$$

Actually, they are fairly reasonable. A passable one runs about $300. Check www.amazon.com and www.pricegrabber.com .

12-10-2003, 07:49 AM	#1
gear02 Admiral Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 7,223	Recording Tivo recordings to computer I want to extract some of my tivo recordings to a computer because I have some shows my mom wanted me to show her. I don't want to hack my tivo because it looks like daunting task and I don't have time for it right now. So I know you can output the video to a computer's TV capture card and then you have to do a encoding to a compact format. Has someone done this? Can someone recommend a good, cheap capture card that's reliable? What's a easy to use software program to do this encoding? Thanks guys!

12-11-2003, 06:32 AM	#3
JohnTheos Plebe Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3	Here's another way to do it... If you have a digital camcorder with firewire (and your PC has firewire), plug your Tivo into the analog inputs of your Camcorder, and then have your PC capture the digital (firewire) signal. Works really well, plus, if you like, you can edit the contents using something like Premiere or Pinnacle Studio. __________________ John http://embedded.mistekllc.com

12-17-2003, 11:27 PM	#4
shoeish Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: WYOMING Posts: 532	I did the firewire/camcorder thing with my living room PC, but capturing into windows media encoder, then streaming it (live) on my PC in my office. I then have a set of those RCA remote extender/rebroadcaster things... works great. =) __________________ Shoe 2003 BMW M3 2008 BMW 335i hardtop convertible w/ Dinan Stage 2 2008 Toyota Tundra Extended Cab 4x4 5.7 Horsepower is fun.

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12-10-2003, 10:38 AM	#2
gear02 Admiral Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 7,223	Found my answer. If anyone cares: http://www.dvdrhelp.com/forum/userguides/159800.php http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...050&pfp=BROWSE

12-18-2003, 07:17 AM	#5
gear02 Admiral Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 7,223	digital camcorder = $$$$$

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