How should I hook a dvd recorder to my 625?

[RocketFoot]

I just got a Cyberhome DVR1200 DVD Recorder last night. What is the best way to hook it to my 625? I just want to make back up copies of some stuff I have saved on my hard drive before it ever decides to erase itself!

Right now, I am running video-s cable from the 625 to my tv, so I am figuring on patching the dvr1200 inline between the 625 and tv, but will I have to turn the dvr1200 on evertime I watch tv or will have pass thru capability with the power off?

I also want to run the vhs coax cable into the dvr1200 so I can copy vhs content to dvd. The 1200 has several input options.

Does anyone have a dvr1200? Maybe you can help me before I start tearing apart my whole entertainment center!

 

[KAB]

There are S-video/audio switch boxes out there. I believe Radio Shack has what you would need. However, when recording, I would want to monitor, so going through the DVR makes most sense.
Another HOWEVER, you might want to check this out (don't throw away your receipt).
http://www.nerd-out.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=34611&sid=b374bff7a15202f45f3d12b9ad75c024

 

[osu1991]

You will have to turn the dvd recorder on everytime to watch tv. It will not pass the svideo thru if its powered down. i actually use the composite outputs of tuner 2 on my 522 into my dvd recorder. You will not be able to copy commercial vhs tapes to the dvd recorder because of the macrovision protection.

 

[RocketFoot]

There are S-video/audio switch boxes out there. I believe Radio Shack has what you would need. However, when recording, I would want to monitor, so going through the DVR makes most sense.
Another HOWEVER, you might want to check this out (don't throw away your receipt).
http://www.nerd-out.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=34611&sid=b374bff7a15202f45f3d12b9ad75c024

I saw that same thead! Thanks...I'll give it a try, but this is a trial for me. I really don't need to rip dvd's, so I didn't want to drop a lot of coin. If I find that I get addicted to it, I may go out and buy a nice recorder...