Kinda heath robinson affair this one.
If you buy a usb to IDE adapter, they come with a 5v & 12v power supply.You need to open the unit and connect this to the dvd drive's power.
You'll know it's working if you hear hard drive activity.
The recorder will power down, then just power on and away you go !!
alternativly (not tested) get a ide power cable splitter, but the current might be too much
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