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Title: vhs to dvd or just on the pc?
Post by: muddyjames on April 16, 2009, 15:17:49: Everyone was so helpful on my mp's cd thread so here's another one for you.

I have a few vhs videos I would like to get on a dvd or the pc. Anyone know how I do it?
Title: Re: vhs to dvd or just on the pc?
Post by: lcruiser100s on April 16, 2009, 15:30:29: There are programs etc to do it. can be very easy with windows vista. what operating system are you using?
Title: Re: vhs to dvd or just on the pc?
Post by: muddyjames on April 16, 2009, 15:37:11: windows vista :dance:
Title: Re: vhs to dvd or just on the pc?
Post by: crazymac on April 16, 2009, 15:48:25: But how do you connect the video player to the computer?
Title: Re: vhs to dvd or just on the pc?
Post by: stretchy on April 16, 2009, 15:54:18: you can get a card for your pc with a vhf input. it will record the vhs video into avi file using somthink like wintv. you can then drag the avi file to nero and burn dvds. I think nowdays you can get a usb vhf input divice to save the hasle of opening your pc.
Title: Re: vhs to dvd or just on the pc?
Post by: lcruiser100s on April 16, 2009, 16:14:30: I use firewire cable "1394" and import into windows movie player in vista
Connect vhs to camcorder. camcorder to computer via firewire.

I have a hi 8 digital camcorder not sure but i think that the camcorder needs to be digital.
Title: Re: vhs to dvd or just on the pc?
Post by: karlo on April 16, 2009, 17:06:46: http://www.maplin.co.uk/search.aspx?MenuNo=7048&MenuName=Video%20Editing&worldid=4&FromMenu=y&doy=16m4 (http://www.maplin.co.uk/search.aspx?MenuNo=7048&MenuName=Video%20Editing&worldid=4&FromMenu=y&doy=16m4)
Title: Re: vhs to dvd or just on the pc?
Post by: crazymac on April 16, 2009, 19:24:36: Quote from: karlo on April 16, 2009, 17:06:46
http://www.maplin.co.uk/search.aspx?MenuNo=7048&MenuName=Video%20Editing&worldid=4&FromMenu=y&doy=16m4 (http://www.maplin.co.uk/search.aspx?MenuNo=7048&MenuName=Video%20Editing&worldid=4&FromMenu=y&doy=16m4)

Great, Thanks :roll: more money to spend :roll:

LOL, wait till I show SWMBO?? :dance: :dance:
Title: Re: vhs to dvd or just on the pc?
Post by: lcruiser100s on April 16, 2009, 19:47:02: before you buy anything check to see that your computer doesn't already have a firewire plug. mine came with it from dell. there are also different size firewire plugs. mine is similar to a mini usb and has 1394 written above it. if this is the case vista already has movie maker which is sufficient to download the video. the only thing youll need is a connecting lead.
Title: Re: vhs to dvd or just on the pc?
Post by: muddyjames on April 16, 2009, 21:06:35: ouch, the only one I can see my head getting around is the £179 one. ew. I was kinda hoping for about £30 max for a few wires lol
Title: Re: vhs to dvd or just on the pc?
Post by: lcruiser100s on April 16, 2009, 21:11:05: do you have a digital camcorder if not may be able to pick one on ebay pretty cheap.
then record on camcorder from vhs tape.
then firewire cable and firewire imput to computer if you dont have one
vista's standard movie maker program can convert from camcorder to dvd fairly easy.

cheaper option than 178
Title: Re: vhs to dvd or just on the pc?
Post by: colheath on April 16, 2009, 21:33:22: Jimmy, http://www.ebuyer.com/product/150929
Title: Re: vhs to dvd or just on the pc?
Post by: lcruiser100s on April 16, 2009, 21:34:51: Quote from: colheath on April 16, 2009, 21:33:22
Jimmy, http://www.ebuyer.com/product/150929
perfect
Title: Re: vhs to dvd or just on the pc?
Post by: karlo on April 17, 2009, 21:52:21: Quote from: muddyjames on April 16, 2009, 21:06:35
ouch, the only one I can see my head getting around is the £179 one. ew. I was kinda hoping for about £30 max for a few wires lol

bit cheaper http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=256572&source=1 (http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=256572&source=1)
Title: Re: vhs to dvd or just on the pc?
Post by: muddyjames on April 19, 2009, 21:09:12: Quote from: lcruiser100s on April 16, 2009, 21:34:51
Quote from: colheath on April 16, 2009, 21:33:22
Jimmy, http://www.ebuyer.com/product/150929
perfect

the reviews dont look all that brilliant though. :-k