[reptile1]

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

[jaymac]

Hi if you search this forum you will find plenty of similar queries as far as I would say the best way to go is use a dvd recorder stick them on dvd then if you need to edit later just import the dvd and edit .Basic editing lie joining and cutting has free software available

[MarkE19]

Originally Posted by reptile1

Is it likely I can use this to copy vhs to pc and also to dvd?
Is the equipment up to the task?

This should be fine as long as it can still play the tapes ok, but.....

Originally Posted by reptile1

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

The output from the VCR is analogue and a PC is digital. Therefore you will require a method of converting the analogue signal to digital. Most PC's will not have this type of connection so you will probably need to buy something such as This to get the video onto the PC. The supplied software should be able to do all the editing and create a DVD with menu etc.
But as already suggested the easiest and possibly better quality method would be to use a standalone DVD recorder. If you have/get one with a HDD then you can also do soime basic editing before burning to disc.

Mark.

[rogs]

One other thing that might be important, specially if the tapes are special, and contain irreplaceable footage (family stuff, things like that).

If the tapes have not been played for a while, some people recommend winding and rewinding them before you play them the first time. Or even better, record them the first time you play them.

I have friend who found some old VHS tapes which had been lying in a drawer for a while. They contained some footage of his daughter as a baby.
He played them on his rather old machine, and they played fine.
Trouble is, the player wrecked the tape on the first playing. Stored horizontally, followed by a slightly iffy player transport, stretched one edge of the tape, and placed serrations all the way along that edge of the tape. Tape could not be played again. He was really upset!
Not saying it always happens, but if the tapes have been badly stored, and the player hasn't been used in a while...

You could always try a 'disposable' tape first, I guess, just to check the player out....

[reptile1]

TeraTec Grabby, is this any good?
Terratec E3368 Grabby Analog to Digital Video Recorder: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo



Will using a scart adapter such as this work?

Scart Adapter Switchable Plug to Socket
thanks guys
rep

[MarkE19]

Originally Posted by reptile1

TeraTec Grabby, is this any good?
Terratec E3368 Grabby Analog to Digital Video Recorder: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

That is basically the same as the item I linked to in my previous post, so should do the job. The main difference is likely to be with the supplied software.

Originally Posted by reptile1

Will using a scart adapter such as this work?

Scart Adapter Switchable Plug to Socket
thanks guys
rep

That will do to connect the scart output of a VCR to the phono inputs on the converter.

Mark.