Copying recorded TV programs to DVD or CD

You can record TV programs to DVD in Media Center to create a backup copy or to save space on your hard disk drive by using the following procedure. These DVDs can be played from an HP Digital Entertainment Center and from some set-top DVD players.

The HP Digital Entertainment Center includes several other recording software programs for you to create CDs and DVDs. You can use InterVideo WinDVD Creator to record the recorded TV program to format that can be played from an HP Digital Entertainment Center and from some set-top DVD players. See “Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator” on page 161.

For more detailed information about recording CDs and DVDs, refer to information on the HP Support Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support

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TV programs that have been encrypted (protected) by the broadcaster cannot be copied and played back on any player other than the HP Digital Entertainment Center that they were recorded to.

1 Press the Media Center Start button on the remote control.

2Select More Programs.

3Insert a blank DVD+RW, DVD+R, CD-RW, or CD-R disc.

4Select Create CD/DVD.

5Select the type of CD or DVD you want (Music or Data).

6Enter a title for your DVD by using the numeric buttons on the remote control, and then select OK.

7Select Recorded TV.

8Select the Recorded TV programs you want to copy to CD or DVD.

9Select View DVD or View CD.

10Select Create DVD or Create CD.

11Select Yes.

12Follow the onscreen instructions to complete burning your TV show to disc.

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