i have some old betamax videos. can i get a cable to go from the player to my computer to copy them to disc.?

Answer 1

You need a TV/video capture card (or Video In/Video Out capable graphics card) before you can do that. And then yes, it's just a matter of getting the right cable to join the VCR to PC.

Answer 2

Hi Robert,

You can do it with DVD Xpress.

With DVD Xpress you can transfer your video to your hard drive and then edit it if you desire. DVD Xpress comes with basic video editing software. I got mine at Sam's for $59.95. They are cheaper now. You can look at one & read about it here - http://www.usb-ware.com/ads-dvd-xpress.htm

I saw a newer model at WalMart last week. It was the DVD Xpress2. I can’t remember what it cost.

You connect the composite output Betamax player into the DVD Xpress and connect the DVD Xpress to your computer via a USB cable.

Norm

Answer 3

QVC had an all in one gizmo, for the USB port on your computer, it decoded the video and saved it to your computer on the fly.
Try their website.