How Do You Save Or Archive Recorded Video?
A DVR gives you the convenience of recording your favorite shows and viewing them later. Here is how you can save or archive recorded video from your DVR. Understand that the methods to save or archive recorded video is different for stand-alone DVRs and PC-based DVRs. Familiarize yourself with the process for stand-alone DVRs. In this case, the best option is to use a VCR. To connect a VCR, you need to wire it to the DVR output and then to the monitor. If you have an advanced stand-alone DVR, you can use the built-in CD ROM burner. Acquaint yourself with the process for PC-based DVRs. Such DVRs have a built-in CD burner, which can even be upgraded to a DVD burner. By using a CD burner, you can store your videos on a CD in the AVI format.