Download MP3 from Directv DVR

[pinkfloyd4ever]

I am not that savvy. I have a few concerts recorded on my Directv DVR, is there any way to transfer them from the box to a mp3 player or computer to then transfer?

Thanks

[delcecchi]

I am not that savvy. I have a few concerts recorded on my Directv DVR, is there any way to transfer them from the box to a mp3 player or computer to then transfer?

Thanks

From what I could find with a quick search, it looks like the only way is to play the show while connected to a video capture card on your pc.

This is done by connecting the hdmi cable to a video capture card, such as

AVerMedia AVerTV HD DVR MTVHDDVRR PCI-Express x1 Interface

which was like the first or second one that popped up when I googled "hd video capture card".

Doing a digital transfer of the data apparently is tricky due to stuff to prevent piracy. One guy reported success by temporarily installing the hard drive out of the dvr into a computer running linux to copy the files, then putting the drive back into the dvr.

[pinkfloyd4ever]

WOW, LOL that sounds a little too much for me!

Its all good, I thought I'd ask.

Thanks

[delcecchi]

Not that hard. Install the card, set up the dvr to play the subject program, start up "movie maker" or software that came with card. Movie maker comes with windows. Switch the hdmi cable or other cable from the dvr to the tv to go from the dvr to the card in the computer. Start movie maker, start the dvr, wait. When program is over, stop movie maker.

If you only want the sound, run the audio out of the dvr into the sound card on the computer. capture it with something like "audacity" which is a free program for that purpose.

[pinkfloyd4ever]

I'll give it a shot this weekend and let you know.

Thanks

[delcecchi]

I'll give it a shot this weekend and let you know.

Thanks

Not out anything much if it doesn't work. try try again.

They might be already online bit torrent. I can look a couple places and let you know if you post or pm me the details. Were they broadcast?