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lizard6010
New Contributor
7 years ago

Is there a way to externally store a DVR recording?

I would like to record a TV show that my daughter will be appearing on. Since I would like to keep this recording for sentimental reasons, I would like a way to store it externally.  Is there a way t...
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Bruce
Honored Contributor III
7 years ago

HDMI prevents copying programs to unauthorized components, such as a media server.  Mouth is correct with the VCR.  A VCR uses component or composite cables instead of HDMI, so it can't enforce copyright protection.  However, you'd need a VCR and its older cables.

You could always write the production company for a copy.  Couldn't hurt.