vhs to pc to dvd

reptile1 · 08-01-2009, 10:55 AM

Hi, need some advice plz.I've got a load of vhs recorded tapes that I want to store on my pc and also convert to dvd.
my vhs recorder is mitshubishi HS-851V(B)
It is a single tape with the following rear connectors
rf in
rf out
scart euro av2 in
scart euro av1 in/out
audio out R(red)/L(yellow)
Is it likely I can use this to copy vhs to pc and also to dvd?
Is the equipment up to the task?
Do I need to aquire other connectors and software to do this?
pc has xpsp3 and I can use other software such as audacity
thanks
rep

**blah789** · 08-06-2009, 10:45 AM

If you had a lot of VHS tapes to convert, I'd suggest getting an internal video capture card (make sure it has the right inputs for analog) or a USB one.
Here's some examples of what they look like
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...apture&x=0&y=0
Of course you'll have to check what your PC can handle too (PCI or PCI express, how many slots you have left, or USB or firewire), and OS support.
Of course you'll need DVD authoring software and a DVD burner in your computer to convert the file you've captured with the card to DVD. It may or may not be bundled with the card you buy, so be sure to read what's included.

If it's just ONE tape, I'd suggest finding a friend with a standalone DVD player/recorder (the one that sits under the TV). Take your VCR over, plug it into the recorder, then record your VHS to DVD+R or DVD-R with it. Not as much control (like settings to adjust), but less hassle.

08-01-2009, 10:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
reptile1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2 OS: xp	vhs to pc to dvd Hi, need some advice plz.I've got a load of vhs recorded tapes that I want to store on my pc and also convert to dvd. my vhs recorder is mitshubishi HS-851V(B) It is a single tape with the following rear connectors rf in rf out scart euro av2 in scart euro av1 in/out audio out R(red)/L(yellow) Is it likely I can use this to copy vhs to pc and also to dvd? Is the equipment up to the task? Do I need to aquire other connectors and software to do this? pc has xpsp3 and I can use other software such as audacity thanks rep

08-06-2009, 10:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
blah789 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,307 OS: Windows 2000 SP4 and Windows XP SP3	Re: vhs to pc to dvd If you had a lot of VHS tapes to convert, I'd suggest getting an internal video capture card (make sure it has the right inputs for analog) or a USB one. Here's some examples of what they look like http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...apture&x=0&y=0 Of course you'll have to check what your PC can handle too (PCI or PCI express, how many slots you have left, or USB or firewire), and OS support. Of course you'll need DVD authoring software and a DVD burner in your computer to convert the file you've captured with the card to DVD. It may or may not be bundled with the card you buy, so be sure to read what's included. If it's just ONE tape, I'd suggest finding a friend with a standalone DVD player/recorder (the one that sits under the TV). Take your VCR over, plug it into the recorder, then record your VHS to DVD+R or DVD-R with it. Not as much control (like settings to adjust), but less hassle.