Transfering files from PVR to my laptop?
Hayley_baby
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Hey everyone
I have a Hitachi hdr082 PVR I want to be able to transfer some of my files from my PVR to my laptop, I was thinking of buying a HDMI cable. But im confused do these cables transfer sound as well as video?? Which is the best cable to buy?? Do i need any other cables??
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I have a Hitachi hdr082 PVR I want to be able to transfer some of my files from my PVR to my laptop, I was thinking of buying a HDMI cable. But im confused do these cables transfer sound as well as video?? Which is the best cable to buy?? Do i need any other cables??
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If it doesn't have a USB port you probably can't.
I don't think it has HDMI output either. If you're thinking of re-recording you probably want a scart to s-video cable, provided your laptop can record tv signals.
For what you have in mind it might be worth having a look at the new Gigo which records directly to usb devices, which you could then put in your laptop to view directly.
So apart from buying a different PVR the best option is to use the SCART output as suggested by PTD.
Another option to those posted above, is to record Freeview directly to the laptop, using a USB receiver such as this one, similar available from £10.
This will require a feed from your main aerial - portable aerials are notorious for their unreliability with Freeview signals.
With my PVR I replaced the ribbon cable connecting the HD to the motherboard, with one that had an extra connector. I was then able to attach a USB converter widget, which allowed me to hijack the hard disc (with the PVR turned off) without having to take the lid off every time.
I admit it's still not for the faint hearted, though.
There is also the question of the disc format used by the PVR firmware. You either need it to be one that's recognised by Windows (or whatever else you are running on your PC) or have some cooperative hacker write a download application. That applies even to the "take the disc out" method.
Colin
Goodmans GHD8015F2 (Vestel) Recording Extraction
Perhaps this one?
Recover TV Data from HDD (Grundig) ?