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DVR connection to D-VCR

Sorry for the naivete of this question, but I am trying to figure out how to connect a Sony DVR (component out--no coaxial cable out) to a high defintion VCR that has only a coaxial input or one that has a firewire input with component outputs. The idea is to be able to archive high definition recordings from the the DVR to the VCR. I'm stumped? and the web has not helped much... It does not sound like an RF modulator would work as this would not be high definition. Shoots maybe the D-VCR cannot even decode the high def digital signal? (One of the D-VCRs is the Mitsubishi and the other is the JVC)
bugkav
unsound
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I believe the Mitsubishi will only accept 1080i digital connections from camcorders and specific digital tuners (Mitsubishi and maybe some others) via firewire. Depending on the vintage of the JVC you may be able to use firewire, YBR and/or component inputs from an appropriate digital tuner or camcorder. From what I understand, Pay For Channels such as HBO, etc. may not work. There have been some computer based interfaces avialable, but, they are a bit esoteric and are reputed to be a bit "buggy". The last time I checked, which was sometime ago, there was only a couple of DVR's that permitted this output, was not available from Direct TV, is no longer in production and are actively sought out by others for the same reasons you've outlined. Many end up downgrading to analogue to archive. I could be wrong, but, some of the firewire connections may be limited to video.
bugkav OP
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Thanks Unsound.
The Mit is the HS-HD2000U and the JVC is the HM DH30000U.
The Mitsubishi takes firewire in and the JVC only has a coaxial cable in, while the Sony 250 Gig DVR only has component out. Is there some kind of converter/adaptor/switcher that takes multiple inputs (coaxial cable, component, firewire, USB, HDMI) and has mutiple outputs (coaxial cable, component, firewire, USB, HDMI) "A multi-language/protocol interconverter"? I have the Denon 4306 AVR--but it does not allow for that kind of relationship...
erider
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I am curious about this also. I have a HD Dishnetwork DVR (Model 9??) and I would like to transfer some of the stored HD programming to another medium (preferably DVD). How can I do this ? do I need a HD VCR or Blu Ray writer. What is my best option ?. I noticed there is a USB port on the front of the reciever. Can this be used to transfer the HD programs from the hard drive of my receiver to the hard drive of my PC/Notebook ? Any other options ?

Thanks
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