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VHS to DVD

Feb 19, 2004 7:53AM PST

I would like to know how to burn DVD from VHS home movies on my computer. I have a lite-on dvd burner and My dvd software, but no RCA jacks on my computer. Thanks.

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Re:VHS to DVD
Feb 19, 2004 8:20AM PST

You need a video capture solution. A Hauppauge PC TV PCI card with capture feature is about 49 bucks everywhere. If you have qualms about installing a PCI card, try some USB 2.0 capture dongle thing I see all over from AverKey for 79 bucks.

Bob

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Re:Re:VHS to DVD
Feb 19, 2004 9:00PM PST

I tried the Dazzle video capture device that hooks up via USB and was not satisfied. It was, in my option, difficult to use with limited results. Out of about 5 or 6 video editing programs that I used, only 1 recognized the Dazzle capture device. All of the programs with the exception of the 1, that came with the Dazzle unit did not recognize it. I have found that the best and easiest way to do VHS to DVD is to purchase a Digital Video camcorder hook this up to a VCR and dub them on DV tape then hook this up to firewire port. It takes an extra step dubbing them but I got excellent results and when I'm done I now have a camcorder to record family events. By the way, I use Pinnacle Studio 8 to edit all my videos, which is extremely easy to use and gives excellent results. Tim

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Re:VHS to DVD
Feb 19, 2004 10:12PM PST

There are device attachments or super doogles that allow what you want. They will provide the hook-ups and possibility any more s/w as part of the process. Be forewarned connections are simple it "maybe" though a small octupus in the process or not depending on what you get. Do a google search for such or look at better photo websites on this topic. I know I've seen them in the recent magazine issues as its a hot topic. I do suggest you get one offering a "complete package" for best results and see what they require before purchase, older systems may not be capable. OK, checkout Computer Shopper magazine, pg. 69 of Feb/04 issue, the co. Pinnacle Studio Moviebox DV is shown.

good luck -----Willy