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copy to disc from NTL box?

  • 24-11-2008 10:56am
    #1
    gar_29
    Closed Accounts Posts: 174 ✭✭


    ok, ok, i should read the damn manual, but anyways.... :)

    if i need to copy something recorded on the ntl dvr, whats the best way to do this? is it possible?


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  • #2
    GerardKeating
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,804 ✭✭✭GerardKeating


    gar_29 wrote: »
    ok, ok, i should read the damn manual, but anyways.... :)

    if i need to copy something recorded on the ntl dvr, whats the best way to do this? is it possible?

    Only two ways.

    1) Connect the NTL-PVR to dvd recorder or VCR or Video capture on PC via the second scart connection.

    2) Remove HD and try to figure out the proprietary filesystem and encryption.


  • #3
    paulm17781
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,858 ✭✭✭paulm17781


    Connect the DVR to a DVD recorder and copy to DVD, then rip to PC.


  • #4
    gar_29
    Closed Accounts Posts: 174 ✭✭gar_29


    GerardKeating wrote: »
    Only two ways.

    1) Connect the NTL-PVR to dvd recorder or VCR or Video capture on PC via the second scart connection.

    2) Remove HD and try to figure out the proprietary filesystem and encryption.
    paulm17781 wrote: »
    Connect the DVR to a DVD recorder and copy to DVD, then rip to PC.


    cheers lads, i'll give it a whirl!


  • #5
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,100 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    GerardKeating wrote: »
    2) Remove HD and try to figure out the proprietary filesystem and encryption.

    Since we don't own the boxes what rights if any have we got to go into the DVR to try and do this, if you had enough time, or even change the HDD if it dies?


  • #6
    GerardKeating
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,804 ✭✭✭GerardKeating


    Del2005 wrote: »
    Since we don't own the boxes what rights if any have we got to go into the DVR to try and do this, if you had enough time, or even change the HDD if it dies?

    No rights. UPC own the box.


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  • #7
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,100 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    GerardKeating wrote: »
    No rights. UPC own the box.

    Thanks, that's what I'd assumed.


  • #8
    Clanket
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,087 ✭✭✭Clanket


    It's very annoying that you cant simply attach a computer to the dvr and transfer files copied. I've had mine for about 4 months and it's 50% full already. I know I shouldn't be hoarding recordings but I like to record series (World at War etc etc) and watch them slowly when I have the time


  • #9
    paulm17781
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,858 ✭✭✭paulm17781


    I got rid of my DVD recorded a while back and realised there is something on my DVR I want. It is annoying I can't just USB / Network is and work away.


  • #10
    hill16upthedubs
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15 ✭hill16upthedubs


    heya lads not too sure if its the same thing
    but is there a way ya can transfer stuff ya have save on ntl plus box to a laptop??? thanks


  • #11
    paulm17781
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,858 ✭✭✭paulm17781


    hill16upthedubs wrote: »
    heya lads not too sure if its the same thing
    but is there a way ya can transfer stuff ya have save on ntl plus box to a laptop??? thanks

    Read the thread above. DVD or video capture card only.


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  • #12
    altered121
    Closed Accounts Posts: 154 ✭✭altered121


    hi, as per other thread these devices do not support copy to dvd, as it would aid infringement of copyright on broadcasted items.. so in short upc don't like to be sued so, the service is not supported..


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