Transfering VHS onto DVD.

[Ghost~Rider]

Hi, Does anyone know of a good device that allows you to transfer VHS video onto DVD please? Thanks

[anotheoldgit]

You either need a separate DVD recorder and separate VCR player, and then it is just a matter of the right connections and then playing the tape and recording with the DVD recorder.

A much easier way is to buy a combined DVD recorder and VCR unit such as this. There are better one's on the market it just depends on what you want to spend.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0007 53690/kelkoompcpc-electronics-21/ref=nosim

[Ethel]

Pointless buying a combined unit - you end up with two video players which are very nearly obsolete.

Just buy a dvd recorder, hook it up to the tv and record the video player as channel AV1 or AV2, or Ext1 or Ext2, depending on your setup.

[The Builder]

I think the easiest way is with a PC. Buy a cheap capture device (about �25) - then capture onto the PC and make a DVD from that.

[anotheoldgit]

I assumed he did not have a stand alone video player/recorder. So how could he finish up with 2 video players Ethel?

Capture device sounds good Builder, have you got a link?

[The Builder]

To: Anotheroldgit - this is the one I use - KWorld DVD Maker USB 2.0 - �17.86 plus tax from Ebuyer.com. I don't think they stock it any more, but there are several similar ones about. I'll post if I can find one.

[The Builder]

Just found it on Amazon.co.uk - �23.50 inc.

[anotheoldgit]

Thanks alot Builder.

[LeMarchand]

Unless you've got a good spec PC, I'd advise going for the DVD recorder option. I've tried both ways, and had much better results on my somewhat out-of-date machine using the VCR-to-DVDR route than with various capture devices.

I tend to copy to a rewritable disc and if any editing is needed, I then put that file on my PC, make any edits with MPG2CUT2 before reconverting and burning a "finished" copy off. Of course, if you are trying to copy commercial tapes you may find that you come across copy protection issues.

[perose]

We purchased a Panasonic DMR/EZ45V, which transferred all of our VHS tapes with no problem. Still having both to use if needed. It also has a built in freeview box and an SD card slot for viewing pictures straight from the card. Quite complicated instructions, but if I sorted it out anyone can!

[jimbuoy]

If you don't want to get a dvd recorder there are plenty of companies offering the service... prices can be cheap...

Saves spending hours doing the copying.

I used

www.video2dvdtransfers.co.uk