How to copy a VHS to DVD or PC

Thomas2014

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How to copy a VHS to DVD or PC. it is not for charing copies , just so I can save and use my VHS that I have bought. movies that are protected by changing the sync signals. In Sweden we use PAL-system.
 

Thomas2014

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The comercial VHS is always mede with a distorted sync to make it impossible to make a copy by usin anothe VHS recorder or PC. Only a TV set will allow the distorted sync and the movie will look normal on the TV. But a VHS recorder is made so that it is impossible to copy. What you need is a signal converter or a very very old VHS recorder to make it work.
The reason why I want to copy is that I want to be able to play my movies in the future when there will be no VHS machines.
Better save them to DVD while the VHS still exists.
 

keh1016

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Couldn't you transfer VHS-DVD without the card? I have heard it is possible as long as you have video editing software.
 


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VHS is not a digital signal, you literally need to push play and record the movie while it plays through the video capture card. There's no way to just convert it, it's an analog tape.
http://www.cnet.com/how-to/transfer-vhs-tapes-to-your-computer/


If it's just an old movie, I would just search Google and see if you can find a digital copy, especially if it's incredibly old. Youtube has a ton of old, free movies now.
 

vellarses

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good info, actually have a ATI x800, but you still need a computer with an AGP slot. thank you
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keh1016

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