Can I put video on my computer from my VCR  and transfer to CD's?
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You could if you had a TV tuner with video inputs (or some VIVO video cards). You plug the output cables of the VCR in to the back of the TV tuner. Set the Tuner software to record to MPEG or whatever then you would need software to convert that to VCD (Nero would be best) Better yet to burn to DVD.
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You can do it through (Dell) MusicMatch CD burner.  avi's, mpeg's, etc.  But you have to "upgrade" to be able to burn a data disk.  It's about $20, and they just send you a code.  See if you can just get someone else's code.\n\nIf you don't have MusicMatch, see if your CD-burner program has that feature available.
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You would need a break out box. I think IOMEGA makes these boxes so that you can input video into your PC. It may be cheaper to find a local comany that transfers video to DVD.
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It is possible to burn video to what you call an "audio" cd, in which case it would be called a video cd instead. You simply need to format the video correctly, which usually involves compressing the video into 1 of 2 common sizes, called "Video CD" or "Super Video CD". Then, you have to format the disc correctly so that it can be played in a DVD player, provided the player can in fact play (Super) Video CDs (most can).\n\nThere are many programs available that make this a simple task. Perhaps the most widely used is Nero, which usually comes free with most CD and DVD burners. Also, a good alternative to Nero (at least in my opinion) is dvdSanta:\n\nhttp://www.dvdsanta.com/\n\nHowever, in your above question, you mentioned that you have a DVD-ROM drive. If that's the case, then the above programs won't work because you can't write any type of data to a disc using just a DVD-ROM drive. CD-ROM and DVD-ROM are just for reading CDs and DVDs. What you need is a DVD WRITER, or BURNER. If your computer does not have one built in, then you can buy an external one. CD writers are generally less expensive than DVD writers, but can only burn CDs. DVD writers are more costly, but can burn DVDs and CDs. A DVD writer is usually the way to go, especially when you want to burn video, because it will hold more video, the video will be higher quality, and DVDs can be played in more DVD players than CDs can.
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The video format is determined by your software and not by your burner.  There is software availible for purchase (or you can get it from limewire or a similar filesharing service) that will allow you to burn CDs which can be played on most DVD players\n\nLook for something that uses MPEG4 or DivX formats :)
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I'll assume you don't have a DVD burner, or you wouldn't be asking this question.  And I will assume that you want to burn it to CD as backup or to transfer it to another computer.\n\nIf that is the case then, yes you can do it, and the way is by "spanning" the file across multiple CDs.  This is achieved by using a program like WinZip or WinRar which can make a Zip or Rar file out of the larger file from your hard drive and "span" it across multiple disks.\n\nI believe the trial version of WinZip still has this functionality (and works for 30 days) if you don't already have winzip.  The Zip file functionality that comes with Windows XP does NOT do this and you need WinZip or WinRar or a similar program to achieve this.\nGo to http://www.winzip.com and try it out - that should help! :-)\n\nBy the way, the 80min on a CD has nothing to do with Video, it has to do with the AUDIO CD length that that CD can hold if burnt as an Audio CD.  If you burn it as a CD-ROM then it can only hold 700Mb (possibly a bit less to accomodate file headers and lead-in etc). \n\nAlso if you use WinZip or something to span your video file across multiple CDs it obviously won't be playable off of the CD.  If you do want to PLAY it directly off the CD then I would suggest using a program like Nero Recode or something to burn a different compressed video format or to burn the video file as a VCD or Super-VCD - the quality is not good (a bit less than VHS quality - but totally viewable and you can easily fit a 2 hour movie on one CD burnt in this fashion.)\n :)
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You need a input video card which is not "common" on most computer. I don't know any DVD player that would burn DVDs from VHS. A local computer store will help you to get the appropriate hardware but expect about 100$ or so if you have to get new hardware and installation. Ask where you bought your computer ! Maybe you have this option already
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I use AVS Video Converter.  It can covert most formats of video files to a DVD player compatable one.  I don't know how much it costs (I didn't get mine one of the most legal ways)\n\n\n*cough*try downloading it off Ares or LimeWire.  Make sure you get a serial number with it*cough*
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there are 3 options that you have, \n1. buy a vhs2cd converter, it looks like a standard vhs player but with an extra slot of blank cd, simply insert vhs tape and a blank cd, and click burn..\n\n2. but a dazzle card - it's a type of a hardware card similar to tv tuner but it offers very high quality, mainly for professionals.( u still need a vhs player though\n\n3. get a tv tuner card fairly in expensive, but not that good quality, mainly for home use. still need a vhs player.
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You could burn it into your computer and burn it out. Or if you have a dvr you could burn directly from dvd to blank cd on you computer, asuming you have Nero.
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If you can't do it internally on your computer, here's another way:\n\nYou will need a tape recorder with R(ight) and L(eft) line inputs.  A VCR will work wonderfully if you dont have a tape recorder because the VCR sound recording quality is darn near CD quality.  You will also need a "stereo "1/4 to phono plug (RCA type)" patch cord which you can easily get from Radio Shack.  This cord should look like a small headphone plug on one end and split into 2 phono plugs on the other.  Plug the headphone end into your "line out" or "headphone" jack on your computer (usually green in color).  Plug the other 2 ends into the "line in" jack of your tape recorder or VCR.  (If using a VCR the channel needs to be set to "Aux" or "line" in order to record.  You should have it hooked to a tv to monitor the sound - but you will get no picture.)  Simply hit "Record" on the recorder/VCR and play the VCD on your computer.  The recorder should record the sound from the computer as it plays the VCD.  After the recording is finished, rewind the tape to the beginning.  Now you will need to switch your cord around.  Plug the headphone end of the cord into the "line in" or "input" jack on your computer (usually red in color).  Then plug the other 2 ends into "line out" or "headphone" jack on the recorder/VCR .  Your computer should have some recording software such as Microsoft media recorder or something like that already installed.  Use that software to record from the recorder/VCR as you play back the recording.  You should hear it playing through your computer's speakers.  Your computer's recording software should be set (in "settings menu") to record "line in" and in "stereo".  You will also be able to select which format to record in, such as MP3 or WMA or others.    Once you've done this, your music should be able to be copied right on to a CD using your CD burning software.  Hope this helps!  Good luck!
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I am using a VHS video recorder connected to a PCI TV-Tuner and a proper software, with DVD-RW and you can go\n\nXLMan
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The first think you'll need is a tv-tuner card. use that to connect ur vcr to the computer. then record the stuff on the vcr to any electronic format that you wish to do. then share it with anyone on the web
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Use MS XP pro...get a video card...and RCA cables...hook the output of U VCR to the input of the Video card....U should be able to handle the rest!
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I just plug in my VCR to the back of my TV Tuner Card (Ledtek PVR 200) Have it direct burn to DVD if I wish. Just hit play on the vcr and record on the PVR software. Of course you need a DVD burner too. The TV tuner cost $60 and the DVD burner $40 at www.newegg.com and most people have a VCR player laying around.
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Get a DVD Recorder! Works just like a VCR\nRead more about it at this link!\nhttp://hometheater.about.com/od/dvdrecorderfaqs/a/dvdrecfaqintro.htm
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I have actually done exactly what you want.  Here's the short answer:\n1.  Buy a video capture card.\n2.  After installing it, use the software that comes with it to record video.\n3.  Play the video you want to record (like a VHS tape).\n4.  After the tape is finished, you'll have to stop the software.\n5.  Repeat for each video tape.\n\nLonger answer:\nI bought a PCI video capture card.  As long as it can do 640 by 480 or 720 by 480 you're good.  Cheap ones are less than fifty bucks.  More expensive ones just come with better software.  You can get the software seperately.  A cheap one will just record to MPEG-1 or something weak like that.  The better ones give you more options of file type.  when I did it I didn't have a DVD burner, just a CD burner so I chose options that ended up with ugly quality.  I plan to go back and do it again sometime now that I have a DVD burner so I can use the highest quality settings.  By the way, as long as you're doing this for your own use only, I think it's perfectly legal.