VHS to DVD?

Question

Hi

I have alot of VHS Videos and I want to transfer them to DVD. Does anyone possible know how to do this and what I would require to do this.

Thanks

Answer 1

To convert a VHS cassette to DVD, a DVD recorder similar to the CD recorder can be purchased. This recorder also will play CDs and DVDs, but oddly enough none of the DVD recorders currently on the market can record CDs as well. To dub from VHS to DVD, simply plug the outputs from your VCR into the DVD recorder's inputs, press play, and press record on the DVD recorder. Up to six hours can be recorded on a blank DVD-R, but the best quality is obtained at the two- and four- hour settings. You also can use the DVD recorder to tape programs off the air, and if you purchase a DVD-RW disc you can record your favorite TV programs -- record over and over on the same disc, similar to a Tivo machine but with less capacity. DVD recorders currently sell for $500 and up.


If you're going to record using your computer, you will need the following hardware and software to convert VHS tapes to digital format

1.A video source (VCR, for example) with s-video or RCA video output.

2.A video input device for your computer. Most PCs today have a supplemental s-video or RCA video output port attached to the video card (where your monitor plugs into the back of your computer). What you will need, however, is a video card that has a video input port, so that you can import the video from the VCR to your computer. If your video card does not have a video-in port, you will need to pick up a designated video capture card from your local computer store, or replace your current video card with one capable of video-in. In either case, make sure the card has an s-video or RCA input port on it (and not just a coax [cable TV] connection, for example).

3.A video cable to go from the video source (VCR) to your computer.

4.Video editing software. This will most likely come with your video input device, or you can use Virtual Dub (free)http://www.virtualdub.org/

5.Once the video has been recorded to the PC, you will most likely want to compress the video and audio streams into another format so that it will all fit on 1 CD. You can use Virtual Dub for audio and video compression (the DivX codec [ http://www.divx.com/ ] will most likely offer you the best video compression). Hint: video rendering is typically not done at the time of capture, as it is very CPU intensive.

6.If you plan on playing the CD or DVD on your home DVD system and want to be able to choose scenes using menu selections, you will need to use some type of CD / DVD Mastering Software (such as Ashampoo CD Burning Suite). Hint: simply recording the video compilation to disc using run-of-the-mill CD burning software will only allow you to play the video on your computer.

Read here for more info
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Hope that helps

Answer 2

November Rain has given you the easiest and most practical way to do this. You can also buy a video capture card for your computer and the peripherals to do this as well, but for simplicity a direct VHS to DVD via a DVD recorder is the best answer.

Answer 3

There are DVD recorders with VHS, in the same box. They will not copy protected works, but home recorded stuff will be fine.

Answer 4

When I bought my first DVD recorder, I connected it to my video recorder, using a scart lead.

I then copied all my VHS videos onto DVD-R discs and then sold the video recorder.

A simple and straightforward process.

Answer 5

You could connect a DVD recorder to your VHS player (or get a combi).

Answer 6

boots did a good offer a couple of years ago where you go in and they transfer things over, but it took 12 days to do. I don't know if they still offer this service tho

Answer 7

go to maplin they sell software for this