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I have many old family videos that I would like to preserve on DVD since I know tapes tend to deteriorate over time. What would be involved in transferring VHS to DVD? (DVD burner, better video card (currently have Intel Extreme Graphics 2 (64MB?)), or special software?) And does anyone know if they make a unit where you simply put in a VHS and a blank DVD and you get your VHS copied to a DVD? Thanks.
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You'll need a video capture card or device to convert the analog signal from the old VHS tapes. There are a great variety so I would advise you check the reviews before you buy. You'll also need software to edit and burn.
I use a Hauppuage card and am very satisfied and use Nero software for editing and burning.
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The easyest way to copy a VHS to DVD is with those dual VHS/DVD recorers, basically its just a dvd recorder and video player in one. You put a in a VHS and a blank DVD and press whatever button that makes it go and you got yourself a copy on DVD. You should find one anywhere they sell TV's, DVD players, sound systems etc. If you want to do it through your computer it can become quite complicated and annoying, and in some cases you can loose (even more) qualitiy.
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The main advantage of using computer software is to be able to edit out the dead spots that we all created when originally making the tapes. That said, you may be able to accomplish that with the DVD recorder too. Read the feature and specs sheets.
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I use a Hauppauge video capture card and Ulead DVD Movie Factory. It will go directly from VHS to a DVD.
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Maybe take a look at the SONY VRD-VC10. It's a MPEG2 encoder/DVD+-R burner built-in. All you need is a VCR and you plug it all together, and out comes your finished DVD with very basic menu. No editing unless you want to hook it up to your computer.
I've had some A/V sync issues with the unit, but that was when it first came out. Might be fixed now... so be prepared to return the unit =) Other than that, it worked great. Oh and if you dont hook it up to your computer, you have to burn onto DVD+R discs.. go figure
VHS to DVD transfers - http://www.homedvd.ca/
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