I've been reading a lot about:
(1) whether or not it's OK ( which I assume means legal if just for personal use) to record movies and shows from a DVR unit to a DVD for future viewing
(2) how to do this.
The "how to" part is especially confusing. Can it be done? Is there a universal step-by-step way to it, or is specific equipment needed for each DVR (mine is Google Fiber)? Does the transfer include using a computer or going direct to a DVD recorder? Is there software that makes this process easy?
I'm probably overlooking some other small, but important, points. So, experts, keeping in mind that I'm an average user and not a super-techie, what's the deal on this?
Thanks for your time.
2) With DVR the problem is the limited space of the HDD inside. Then of course the recorded videos can be transferred from internal HDD to another device as an external HDD or DVD/Blue Ray depending what kind of output signals can provide your DVR unit.
If you need assistance how to do it step by step you must tell first what kind of signals/connectors with audio/video output signal has your device or easiest is to tell the type/model of the device.
Until then here are some guides:
http://www.wikihow.com/Record-From-DVR-to-DVD
http://science.opposingviews.com/can-record-programs-off-cable-dvr-onto-dvd-17795.html
http://dvr.about.com/od/howtos/ht/htDVRtoDVD.htm