Any way to transfer programs from one HD DVR to another?

[Ely]

I'm upgrading one of my HD DVRs to a new one that supports 3D, However I will have to return my current HD20 DVR, and along with it will go many programs I have recorded over the years, which I really like, is there any possible way to transfer the recordings to the new DVR? the installer told me there's a way to do it using a USB cable if both devices have USB inputs, any ideas?

I could simply record them to my DVD Recorder which I have hooked to my entertainment system, but I would hate to do that because the programs are in HD.

 

[dfergie]

Unfortunately Directv dvr's do not allow that, if you want to archive in HD look into a Hauppauge pvr.

 

[Ely]

Thanks!, I have ordered the Hauppauge PVR, seems like a good device.

 

[dfergie]

Your Welcome, I love mine.