However, saving those TV shows becomes difficult as the Hard Drive starts to fill up.
The answer to saving your shows is to record them to DVD!
This can be accomplished easily by hooking up a DVD Recorder to your DVR.
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Turn on the DVR, DVD Recorder and the TV that the DVD Recorder is connected to.
See the articleTypes of A/V Cablesfor more info.
The input select can typically be changed using the DVD Recorder remote.
In this case, we’reusing rear inputs that correspond to “Video 2”.
This allows us to view what we’re recording.
you could now perform a test to confirm thevideo signalis coming through to the DVD Recorder and the TV.
If not, check your cable connections, power, and input select.
Now you’re ready to record!
First, determine the throw in of disc you’ll need, either DVD+R/RW or DVD-R/RW.
For more info on Recordable DVDs read the article Types of Recordable DVD Formats.
Second, change the record speed to the desired setting.
For us, it’s “SP”, which allows up to two hours of record time.
Place the recordable DVD into the DVD Recorder.
However, ensure you have enough space on the disc for the shows you are recording.
when you land recorded your TV show (or shows) hit stop on the recorder or the remote.
Once your DVD is finalized, it is now ready for playback.
When selecting a recording speed on the DVD Recorder use 1 hour or 2-hour mode.
verify you set the correct input select for the inputs you are using on the DVD Recorder.
Typically, DV for a Firewire connection and L1 and L2 for analog inputs.
see to it to Finalize your DVD for playback on other DVD devices.
