text: can i connect an ilo dvd recorder to my computer? can i hook up dvd recorder to my computer? he was talking about a dvd recorder, not a dvd burner.    it is best to just install a buner.  a recorder is going to be difficult.  you would need an adaptor to convert the audio/video input/output to usb1/2 or firewire. your computer.   dazzle had such a device out, that worked for me years back to send a vhs signal to my computer.  i never tried sending the signal back to the recorder.  this could be difficult.  you'd then need software to do the job for you.