Archive for February, 2009

How to hook up a vip722 dvr to your computer?

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

dico asked: Hello im a tech junky but cant figure this out. I have a vip722 dvr from dish net. and want to hook it up to my computer to edit and burn to dvd. some one told me you could from the usb port on the dvr and then to your computer. I tried [...]

I need some advice for a new video card for my pc?

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

El Pollo diablo asked: Here Are My current specs:
Dimension XPS 400, Intel Pentium D 820 (2.8GHz) w/Dual Core Technology
1GB DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz (Upgraded to 3GB’s)
256MB PCI Express x16 (DVI/VGA/TV-out) nVidia GeForce 6800
250GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM)
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
And this is what i want my pc to be able to [...]

Do I have to use the dvr through my cable company?

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

candace b asked: I want to get a dvr now that the prices have come down. Will it work with my cable box (Time Warner) or do I have to use theirs. If so will it be fairly simple to program? To get if from the cable company is $15, but I can buy one [...]

I need advice on a Indoor Antenna for a HDTV to get stations further away?

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

Alan F asked: I get good reception of local stations and even some around 75 miles away, I do not need cable, I use an inside antenna.
I just bought a HDTV and want to know what is the best inside antenna to try to get stations that are a little distant. Also, is it best [...]

How to Saving a Show from DVR to data stick?

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

Killkenny78 asked: I have recorded the Planet Earth Series from Discovery Channel HD (good series by the way) onto my DVR however it takes up about 65% of the DVR memory. My DVR does have a USB port but when I plug a data stick in nothing happens.
How can I save these shows to [...]

Basic Cable to HDTV ( Without subscribing with a box )?

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

Matt W asked: I want to know the best way to go about getting HDTV from basic cable into a secondary room ( bedroom ) where the HDTV is in. I’ve done this in my old place before, as basic cable is provided in the rent. My new place has the same set up, but [...]

How do I download from a DVR surveillance system?

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

jonathan s asked: I have a DVR surveillance system that has recorded some video that I would like to download, how can I get that saved video information.

HDTV reccommendation needed. My folks are steering toward a Sony Aquos OR a DVD combo unit, 32″ max?

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

R.V.~I enjoy not smoking!~ asked: I’d be very grateful for any advice concerning product, price or installation snags they might have to face. Your best reccomendation in the $700-$800 range….really appreciated. Thanx!

Need advice on what to do with wires?

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

Doug F asked: I am doing a little pre-spring cleaning. I have several components (7) that are hooked into or around my HDTV. The problem is all the wires are going crazy back there. Does anyone know of a neat and tidy way to make them not so cluttered and have a more [...]

How do I get video off my DVR onto my Computer?

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

tribe2437 asked: I have a Scientific Atlantic Explorer 8300HD DVR. The back has two USB slots and I have a usb flash drive. Is it possible to load the video clip to the flash drive and transfer it to my computer?