If you happen across an old DVR that burns to DVD the process is much simpler, plus you get a diversified backup that can be read by practically anything. I wa

If you happen across an old DVR that burns to DVD the process is much simpler, plus you get a diversified backup that can be read by practically anything. I was lucky enough to pick up a Sony RDR-HXD870 at a charity shop. It has a firewire input on the front and a one touch system to transfer the tapes to DVD. No muss, no fuss, all the tapes I had of the kids transferred to a NAS by ripping the DVDs afterwards.