Firewire to record from DVR

Hello!
Does anyone know if I can plug in my DVR to my iMac G5 or Powerbook using the firewire port. The DVR has the Firewire port, but will it work?
Thanks!

Check the technical details of that DVR. Most of them allow you to input video via the DVR port, but do not output video via the DVR port.

Similar Messages

HELP PLEASE!!! TROUBLE RECORDING FROM DVR TO DVD

I have everthing set up correctly. The problem is that at different points in the recording, television feedback appears on the recording! So whatever is on television at the time is getting recorded.
Please help me figure this out!
Thanks.

I figured it out, with help from some chat technician. I had to be on L1 and was not.
Thanks anyway.

Problem recording to DVD from DVR

I am having a problem setting the recording speed when recording from DVR to DVD.
When recording directly from the TV (either manually or programmed), I set the recording speed using the REC MODE button on the remote and it works well.
When I record from DVR I set the recording speed the same way but the recording stops after 30 minutes. I was able to get around this by pressing the RECORD button on the set enough times to get it to register the desired speed.
I find this very awkward (and unnecessary). Is there something obvious that I am missing?
Thanks
Solved!
Go to Solution.

I think you might be a little confused.
REC MODE is only for setting speed. Multiple times being pressed keeps changing the recording speed.
REC is only for actual recording. Multiple times being pressed increases the amount of time to record by 30 minutes.

Retrieve recording from fios

I guess this topic was discussed before and it was all over the internet. here is the issue. I just got new plan and sign up with fios tv with dvr. I am new to this and actually first use dvr. I recorded some shows on tv and want to take it out put on my hard drive. I looked through the dvr menu and found no option to do that, then contacted tech support. they told me there is no way to do that due to copyright. The recordings stay in the machine forvever even if I cancel my service I have to return the dvr machine recordings still in it.
I found discussions on internet about people trying to download the recording with real time recording with tv tuner. I have an old vcr with dvd recording. I tried to record it from dvr put found quality is not good, plackback was crappy, not clear. Maybe the connection was not properly setup.
anbody know how the connect settings to improve recording quality?
I also found discussion that people try to record from dvr playback with tv tuner. what are the good ones that can recording HDTV quality? is it possible to record with HDMI ?

Voiceover recording from Firewire Soundcard

Hi All,
I've read most posts concerning voiceover recording but none describe my problem. I would like to use my Alesis firewire IO26 external sound card with a generic microphone. In every single program the device registers and is able to record from the microphone, except in Imovie '11. The device registers but there's no signal.
Is this a bug? Has anyone had this before problem....?
Thanks

I gues I should've tried this before posting but I just recorded a little voiceover in FCP and that works like charm (same setup).
The reason I'm not using FCP for the entire project is that my mom edited our holiday video in Imovie and I would like to finish it there. Even if i wanted to finish the project in FCP it would not be possible because the timeline will not convert correctly to FCP.
So the problem remains that iMovie will not let me record a voiceover.

Recording from vcr

My 17 in G4 powerbook has svideo which allows me to watch movies on my tv. Question is, is this svideo conection in and out? I'd like to use it to record from my VCR to digitize some of my older vhs footage.
Peter

I've converted VHS movies into a digital format. The easiest way to to that is to get an analog to digital converter box. I have an older version of http://desktop.grassvalley.com/products/ADVC55/index.php which works just fine with my Powerbook. They also make additional models with more features. If you have a video camera that allows an RCA input with a Firewire output, I'd guess that would also work.
The easiest way to do it is to use the iMovie application, then use iDvd to create a DVD. If you get into it, you may find some limitations in iMovie and iDvd, in which case Final Cut Express would be a good step up.

Recording from a turnta

I would like to record from a turntable. What hardware and software do I need?

I record from tape and turntable regularily but have not used the input of my SoundBlaster since I got my JB and then replaced it with JB3. Using the JB3 is simple and very convenient! with options to record to mp3 at various CBR bit rates or to wav at various sampling frequencies. I choose 44.kHz wav and usually add +dB of gain in the JB3. Once the wavs are completed, I move them to my PC which is fast via firewire, then use Audacity http://audacity.soungforge.net to split up the individual tracks. I name each Artist - Album - # - track, 2, 3 etc encode to mp3, and then use the SuperTagging feature of Music Match Juke Box to fill in the tags, providing track titles, year of release and the cddb genre, which I edit later.
I am one of the lucky ones with most of my LP's still in pristine condition so do not worry too much about pops and ticks (from that pizza in 973) etc.
jake

Recording from external source

I am brand new to Mac / switched from pc a week ago. not able to figure out some things yet and havent found answers in support. mostly on the basic stuff. like I was able to record audio from a lp turntable on a pc. it looks like there is no recording program built in to the iMac, or am I wrong? will I have to purchase some type of software to record from external record or tape source?

Sorry some heavy-handed moderation has been going on here. I accidently duplicated my post when I edited it to say 'Welcome to Apple Discussions'. Then I asked the mods to remove the first post above and they've gone and deleted my second post and yours; I am sorry about that.
You posed a question about Real Instruments in the absent post. A Real Instrument can be a microphone input or any device that connects to the Audio-In port (or a USB/Firewire Audio device).
Hope that helps.
mrtotes

Recording from DVD to iMovie.

Can I record from a DVD recorder/player either NTSC or PAL subject matter tranfered to a DVD into iMovie. This is not copyright material, but my own NTSC VHS tapes transfered to DVD. Do I need a converter box? What is the video format? Is this a possibiltity? I only have firewire in to the MAC. How do I do it?

Hello Alaner,
you don't need a converter box (although it's a possibility) but you can get the video off your DVD on your mac, converting it into something iMovie can handle
check out Dan Slagle's Unofficial iMovie FAQ
Using Mpeg (DVD) footage
http://danslagle.com/mac/iMovie/tips_tricks/6010.shtml
helpful tools:
MPEG StreamClip:
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/video/mpegstreamclip.html
Apple MPEG2 PlayBack:
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/mpeg2/
DVDxDV
http://www.dvdxdv.com/
hope this helps
mish

How to get camera from DVR Card?

I want do a application record camera from DVR Card( Not
Webcam). so can do?
DVR Card
http://www.dvrcards.com/cards.htm
Thank you?

Unfortunately, not all video card drivers are supported by
the flashplayer or flash media encoder. You might need to use
another program to make it work (I hear splitcam works pretty
well).

Need Help with DVD recorder (HDMI) to record off DVR

I purchased a philips dvd recorder a few years ago and need help in setting up to record my DVR program recordings. The philips user manual is not very helpful being I'm trying to set-up with just using HDMI cables. I have a HDTV (Vizio) with a HDMI port; a DVD recorder with HDMI port and my Verizon set-top box have a HDMI port. How do i get it all to work and be able to record/copy programs from DVR to my DVD recorder? Do anyone have suggestions on how to set up wiring. Thanks.
Solved!
Go to Solution.

First keep in mind that DVD is not an HD format, so you will not be able to record HD shows in HD; they will be in letterboxed 4:3.
The FiOS STB only has one HDMI (out) port. Therefore, you will need to use some other output from the STB to the DVD recorder. Component, or even composite/RCA, because it's not going to record in HD anyway to DVD, will work just fine. Then you want to set your DVD player to whatever input you used to connect from the STB; i.e. mine uses "Input 1" for my composite connection.
If you turn on your STB and DVD, this will record whatever the STB is outputting to a DVD if you press record on the DVD recorder. This includes all of the program menus and any other on-screen graphics on the STB, and this means you cannot change the channel if you are recording from your STB. You can shut your TV off, but you will not be able to watch another show while recording one to DVD.
Your DVD player might give you an HDCP message at first when the recording starts if it's getting an HD input, but that should go away after a few seconds, at least for my Panasonic DVD recorder with a composite connection.

Looking to record from tv to Mac mini

Im looking to record from my tv to my Mac Mini, in a TiVo type way. How would i go about doing this and im sure there is a device i would have to use via usb or firewire. Thanks.

Hello,
There isn't really a one-stop solution for the Mac Mini yet. So, you can't just run to your Apple dealer and purchase everything in a single kit and go home and plug it in.
But, there are many ways to get the end-result you want. Here are some articles that should give you a really good start in picking out what you need:
http://www.engadget.com/2005/01/25/how-to-turn-your-mac-mini-into-a-media-center /
http://www.snapstream.com/community/articles/macmini/default.asp
http://www.anandtech.com/mac/showdoc.aspx?i=2349
http://www.byopvr.com/displayarticle565.html
I hope this helps.

With Apple TV, can I transfer recordings from DVR

Can I transfer recording from a DVR onto a hard drive like Apple TV?

Well I know Tivo offers software you can run on your computer that will let you take off shows from the Tivo and convert to be playable in iTunes/iPod/etc so with them you can. Check with your DVR vendor to see if they have anything similar.

Help with scheduling a program to record from the internet

Recently, I received a message on my tv about a new feature for scheduling programs to be recorded from the internet. So now I'm wondering how you do it. Which website do you go to? I've been to verizon.com and verizon.central.net and did not see anything for it. I have also called customer service but they are having "issues" with their systems. Can somebody please help?
All I am trying to do is schedule a program to record at home from my desk at work...
Solved!
Go to Solution.

You should be able to do it from here: http://www36.verizon.com/fiostv/web/Default.aspx. However, remember you must have the Home Media DVR to be able to use it.
Justin
Verizon FiOS TV, Internet, and phone
IMG 1.6.0, Build 06.89
Keller, TX

Will I be able to hook up and record from this VCR to my Macintosh which is Intel Core i3- 10.6.8???

I am considering the purchase of an
EyeTV HD DVR for HD Cable and Satellite TV for Macintosh (10021040)
I wish to record segments of VHS tapes for use in Macintosh iMovie
My VCR (GE) has only the standard RCA red, white and yellow sets of three, one set for IN and one set for OUT.
Will I be able to hook up and record from this VCR to my Macintosh which is
Intel Core i3- 10.6.8???
Appreciate your help
[email protected]
719.239.1055

Looking at the ElGato web site and the pictures of the unit I would say no.
Now, if the goal is to only capture your old videos I would suggest getting the older Elgato EyeTV Hybrid. This unit has the older composit (Red, White, Yellow) imputs as well as a S-video.
I have this and used it to transfer older VHS tapes and it worked very well with an antenna to get off the air broadcasts.
This older unit may be harder to find but it works like a charm.

Firewire to record from DVR

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for