Would like to use this to transfer old VHS-C tapes to DVD? Will it work well for this? Has anyone used it for this before?
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I am currently using the Colossus card to convert standard VHS tapes to dvd and it works great! You will have to transcode the output of the card to MPEG2/AC3 format to put it on DVD as the card only records to MPEG4-AVC format. Also, use S-video or component video input if possible.
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Sorry, but no. Old tech transmits signals not compatible with the card. I tried different methods with both VHS and old Nintendo systems (from NES to N64) until I asked customer support at Hauppauge, and they told me what I've just said. Although it does provide S-video and composite adapters, old analog signals just don't work. Pretty pointless to include them, I know.
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In reference to converting old VHS to DVD; there is an option to finalize later. The length of time it takes to finalize the disk as I recall isn't very long, especially compared to the time it takes to transcribe the source video.
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As far as the quality of the product - yes. They are good quality and should record on any dvd recorder that has the capacity to record. If you are trying to transfer from VHS to DVD that is a technology problem. I recorded family movies from VHS to DVD but needed a special set up and recorder to do this. Trying to copy commercial VHS to DVD is much more difficult.
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This product for me has done everything it has advertised it will do. While, I have not yet used it for your purposes, it says it will do that. The people that have used it to transfer VHS to DVD say that it works great.
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If the machine can play the VHS tape, it can record it on DVD. If you can buy a DVD of the copy-protected item for a reasonable price, you're probably going to be happier with the result. The system has operated quite satisfactorily for all the transfers I've done.
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I'm in the same boat --- have lot's of 8Hi camcorder tapes I would like to convert to DVD --- will this machine do this function?
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Yes, I've used it to three Disney vhs tapes to dvd and it worked fine. You should be aware that the stabilizer comes only with a power cord. You will have to purchase or have the cords to run from the vhs player to the stabilizer and from the stabilizer to the dvd recorder. It has two alternatives and I've used RCA jack cords and they have worked well. I've also copied most of my vhs tapes so far for better longevity and for storage room considerations.
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Old VHS? This unit is what you need to bypass the copy protect on the VHS tape. It won't be the best quality picture, but it allows you totransfer to a DVD
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Gda, just put in the tape and slowly close it and when you are doing this, watch to see the tape move to the out egde of the adapter when closing the door. Then put it into your vhs machine. I have used this product just 2x and it works fine. It is just made (what seems to me) cheaply. So just handle with care, thats all.
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Not unless you have a separate VCR. This is just a DVD recorder. I recorded all my old VCR tapes with it, from a VCR, and it works great.
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Sorry I can't help you. I have only used it to convert VHS tapes and edit them in order to burn to DVD's.
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Yes or DVD to VHS. Very easy to use to do that as long as you have the right DVD. They have to be DVD -R, not +R.
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Yes, that's exactly what I did. I used Elgato Video to convert movies from VHS to .mp4 files then move them to an external HD.
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I don't think so. There is a component and S-Video output - So if you can hook this up to your computer you could use it but there is no need. This device eliminates copy protection. So unless the VCR tapes have copy protection you don't need this device. What it sounds like you want is analog video capture ability. Check out USB devices for capturing video signal.
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After sending my answer, I looked at the others. My experience with this machine was very positive. I have copied over 100 VCR tapes onto DVD's, and have had no problems other than the directions being very confusing. My VCR tapes were very old, and I had to clean the heads every so often too.
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You might try it. I don't think that is what it was made for, but it does a good job from an older VCR to the new TV. Good luck.
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I looked up the model that you referenced and could not find the specs on it. But, as long as it's a vhs-c recorder this item will work for playback in a normal vhs player.