vhs to dvd

Discussion in 'Video capturing from analog sources' started by thicko, Apr 4, 2006.

  1. thicko

    thicko Guest

    ok i`ve read a few posted topics but still none the wiser !!!!!
    my problem is simple (i think)
    like many others i have old vhs tapes that want converting to dvd
    whats the easiest way to do this ? (some have protction on)
    i have the vhs player also a dvd recorder is this the easiest way ?
    or
    do i put it through the pc ?
    i see that if i want to remove the macrovision protection i need some device to do this ?
    which one do i use & where can i purchase one ?
    any help on this is greatly appreciated in advance :)
     
    thicko, Apr 4, 2006
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  2. ejoev

    ejoev Member

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    I don’t have an answer to your question. But, like you, I’d like insight on this as well. My first thought was to use a video capture card and connect my VHS player. I’m now looking into purchasing a combo VHS/DVD recorder and use it to copy the tapes to DVD.

    Reviews I’ve read, indicate that some combo drives only copy a single VHS tape to a single DVD: to reduce the number of DVD disc and use all 4G of storage, I’d use a RW (assuming the player supports RW media) disc; then combine the video using Nero Vision 4 to a single DVD; then reformat the disc and repeat for the next VHS tape.

    Some combos do not put chapters on the DVD -- this is not a problem for me as I will eventually use Nero to edit the copied DVDs into a movie format with chapter, added audit, effects, etc.

    I don’t yet know pros and cons on various combo drives but I’ll update what I learn on here.

    Joe
     
    ejoev, Apr 10, 2006
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    The easiest way to convert your vhs to dvd is a tv tuner/capture card.The dvd recorder won't work for copyrighted material, but is good for home VHS.Basic tools your need is a decent capture card a splitter for the audio and nero vison express for authoring.
     
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    You can use a VCR and Stand alone dvd recorder if you use a MACROVISION remover device between the VCR and DVD recorder. It should go in the video out from VCR to video in on the dvd recorder. The box will cost you $50. to $100. depending on where you buy it. Do a Google search for Macrovision removers.

    Jerry
     
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    Thanks, for the comments folks. I do not have copywritted VHS tapes, just camcord made tapes of kids and family activities that I want to put on DVDs. As mentioned, a VCR connected to a video capture card would work. My VCR is over 4 years old so though an upgrade to DVD/VHS would serve two purposes -- VHS conversion for the past and DVD recording here on.

    Joe
     
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    Is a tv tuner/capture card necessary? I can download off my DVC camera, is this an indication that I just need a specifc cable and that's it?
     
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