Can anyone tell me how to record from the reciver recorder to a laptop. Does the usb port on the back of the receiver allow access to what is recorded?
As far as I know you won't be able to record from the digital port to a PC refer to Receiver's guide to see what kind of a port it is? may be there is a way
But You can take it from the Analog port (3-wire A/V output) you need a Video Card (internal or external) I use A/V PYRO LINK has both firewire and USB it comes with its software for PC. As for MAC using i-Max or i-Movie no special software needed.
For anyone who likes to record to DVD from SAT Receiver I highly recommend a Panasonic DVR, very easy and fast to edit cut-out commercials using its own harddrive and burn high speed to DVD it worth the investment you can get one for maybe $300