DVDR files from computer to standalone DVD burner hard drive via CD-RW?

[MWallace]

Is it possible to transfer DVD files from my computer to my Pioneer DVR-533H hard drive via several CD-RW discs? Reason being, I don't have a DVD burner in my computer. I guess it's easy enough to try, but thought I would ask first if there is a special method to it if at all.

If I converted to SVCD, I think I would loose the 5.1 surround, correct?

I'm just wondering if I transfer the DVD files onto a CD-RW and pop it into the Pioneer unit, will it allow me to transfer them to the hard drive where I can combine them all back and burn onto a DVD? Will it recognise the files on the CD-RW as being a short version of the original, or does it not recognize DVD format that is burned on a different medium? Or not like it because it is split up?

[guns1inger]

I suspect that this will not work. You cannot just copy files, even video, to the HDD of a stand alone unit in the same manner as you can a PC. Some have more flexibility than others, but I suspect you will not be able to what you are trying to do.

[MWallace]

Ok.. if it doesn't work.. will an internal DVD burner that states min requirement Pentium III 700 work on my desktop computer that is a Celeron 700?

Yes I know, it's time to upgrade.. but we mainly use a new Dell laptop (wife's work computer) and it doesn't have a DVD burner. I rarely use the desktop computer. Would an external work with this old thing? I guess I could hook an external to her laptop.

[guns1inger]

A machine that age would probably also need to have a USB 2.0 card installed to make efficient use of an external burner. The laptop would be a better idea.