Expanding storage for DCT-3412, and/or transferring to PC?

Kadence · 10-05-08, 07:00 PM

Can one add capacity to the Motorola DCT-3412 DVR? It runs out of space very quickly, especially with HD programming.

Alternatively, can one backup recordings on the DVR to a hard drive or transfer files to PC?

Also, does Comcast have any DVRs with more capacity they might offer? The Comcast area is Short Hills, NJ 07078.

qz3fwd · 10-05-08, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Kadence

Can one add capacity to the Motorola DCT-3412 DVR? It runs out of space very quickly, especially with HD programming.

Alternatively, can one backup recordings on the DVR to a hard drive or transfer files to PC?

Also, does Comcast have any DVRs with more capacity they might offer? The Comcast area is Short Hills, NJ 07078.

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I dont think so.

Kadence · 10-06-08, 01:39 AM

Thanks. Is this the thread you're talking about? That seems to only apply to live TV, not recorded shows.

Is there some way to backup recorded shows for this DVR?

DSperber · 10-06-08, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Kadence

Is there some way to backup recorded shows for this DVR?

JVC D-VHS VCR: DT100U, DT5U, 40K, 30K. All have firewire connectivity to active firewire port on Moto DVR's, and offloading content from DVR to DVHS tape works perfectly.

Only problem... I think JVC has stopped manufacturing VCRs.

So you need to find one somewhere on your own (possibly used), and it might not be easy (nor cheap).

I have two of them (neither is for sale). Can't live without them. DT100U even has built-in ATSC tuner for OTA HD recording and HDMI connector to HDTV. Works perfectly with my Moto DCH-3416.

Kadence · 10-06-08, 04:52 PM

What about transferring from one DCT-3412 to another? I have two, and one is empty while the other's always full.

Blasst · 10-06-08, 11:15 PM

As DSperber mentioned, DVHS can work very good. I'm using 3 JVC DVHS units, a 5U, and two 40k recorder/players.

Another option is to get one of these if you would like to go straight into the PC.

http://www.hauppauge.com/site/products/data_hdpvr.html

I've been using one with great results. However, the 5.1 channel audio issue is being cleaned up as we speak. Worth a look if you want to transfer from your DVR to PC.

Here are the main threads for this unit.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1055232
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1015617

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Blasst AVS Special Member AVS CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: So.Cal Posts: 2,741 Classified Rating: 100% (1)	As DSperber mentioned, DVHS can work very good. I'm using 3 JVC DVHS units, a 5U, and two 40k recorder/players. Another option is to get one of these if you would like to go straight into the PC. http://www.hauppauge.com/site/products/data_hdpvr.html I've been using one with great results. However, the 5.1 channel audio issue is being cleaned up as we speak. Worth a look if you want to transfer from your DVR to PC. Here are the main threads for this unit. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1055232 http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1015617