How to get video from a DVR to my iMac.

[nickyj182]

I have an Astak 250 GB DVR. Its made for recording security video. It has a USB port on it, is there anyway to transfer the video on it onto my mac? Like into iMovie or something, somehow?

Thanks
Nick

 

[-DH]

Most DVRs made for security systems have a video output. Connect that output to a analog to digital converter (or capable camcorder or VTR) and then capture the footage using the appropriate program on your Mac.

-DH

 

[nickyj182]

Whats a good and cheap analog to digital converter?

 

[-DH]

One of the more popular and inexpensive models is the Canopus ADVC110. Or you can use a qualified DV camcorder or VTR that allows analog-to-digital pass through (EE mode).

-DH