VHS to DVD

ElfBane · 03-06-2008, 08:58 PM

I am looking for advice on the best way to copy my old VHS movies to blank DVD's. I would like to know if any IW's out there have gone thru this process, and just how onerous it is.
Here is what I have tried so far..I bought a Samsung DVD-VR357 model combo VCR/DVD player. When attempting to copy from the VCR to the DVD recorder I get a "copy protected media, cannot copy to DVD"(or thereabouts). Is there an 'easy' way to get around this? Making one copy for personal use is certainly within the "Fair Use" doctrine.
I'm trying to avoid the 'copy to CP HD with video capture software' and then 'burn to blank DVD with Nero' routine,,,mainly because you have to do everything twice. Any help appreciated.TIA.

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toot033 · 03-07-2008, 10:28 AM

I used my Pioneer DVR-53IH to copy my laser disks to DVD ( dvd recorder). I came in from the aux input, copied straight to the hard drive and then burned it from there to the dvd. Granted not many laser disks are copy protected.
Repeating the disclaimer listed in the previous post. Not advocating piracy, just needed to get my looney tunes sets from laser disk to DVD!
God am I showing my age by admitting I have laser disks still......

Arvon · 03-07-2008, 10:37 AM

I found some software at Amazon.com, but I couldn't load it. So I sent it back. But I only tried one of the software options. I do have a Go VHS/DVD player recorder. This does the job, but the time is one to one, and labeling the tracks is a real pain.

AngelofDeath · 03-07-2008, 12:41 PM

I just perchased a sony DVD recorder that has a one touch VHS to DVD copy featuer, that works pretty well.

Harkoliar · 03-07-2008, 11:34 PM

i think this would be handy
http://www.zazz.com.au/pastproducts.php?past=770
if you can get something similar in the US.

Firestormalpha · 03-07-2008, 11:45 PM

Not sure if this is against any regs for discussion due to possible misuse of the information so it's in the spoiler box if you wanna check it out.

Spoiler for not sure:

Illumina Drathiran'ar · 03-07-2008, 11:45 PM

When I used to work at a wedding video company, we had the technology to do that. I'm not sure what kind of project you're planning, but if it's going to be a one-time sort of thing, it may be cheaper to make some calls and look into that type of thing, particularly if the videos are unique or valuable somehow.

toot033 · 03-08-2008, 12:05 AM

I remember waaaay back to override that you could use electical tape to cover that section.

sageridder · 03-10-2008, 03:11 PM

My Dad got one of these for a dvd/vcr unit and it works fine.
http://www.xdimax.com/grex/grex.html

03-06-2008, 08:58 PM	#1
ElfBane Mephistopheles Join Date: March 21, 2004 Location: Cape Canaveral, FL Age: 69 Posts: 1,443	VHS to DVD I am looking for advice on the best way to copy my old VHS movies to blank DVD's. I would like to know if any IW's out there have gone thru this process, and just how onerous it is. Here is what I have tried so far..I bought a Samsung DVD-VR357 model combo VCR/DVD player. When attempting to copy from the VCR to the DVD recorder I get a "copy protected media, cannot copy to DVD"(or thereabouts). Is there an 'easy' way to get around this? Making one copy for personal use is certainly within the "Fair Use" doctrine. I'm trying to avoid the 'copy to CP HD with video capture software' and then 'burn to blank DVD with Nero' routine,,,mainly because you have to do everything twice. Any help appreciated.TIA. Disclaimer: If the administration or moderators of IW find this post to be too near to requesting piracy help, then pls delete. __________________ They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790), Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759. Iraq and Afghan fatalities: 6,855 and counting. Silence IS consent.

03-07-2008, 10:28 AM	#2
toot033 Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: March 13, 2006 Location: The Redneck Riviera Age: 56 Posts: 892	Re: VHS to DVD I used my Pioneer DVR-53IH to copy my laser disks to DVD ( dvd recorder). I came in from the aux input, copied straight to the hard drive and then burned it from there to the dvd. Granted not many laser disks are copy protected. Repeating the disclaimer listed in the previous post. Not advocating piracy, just needed to get my looney tunes sets from laser disk to DVD! God am I showing my age by admitting I have laser disks still...... __________________ 'The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.' - Ronald Reagan

03-07-2008, 10:37 AM	#3
Arvon Unicorn Join Date: October 4, 2001 Location: Kingdom of the West,..P.o. Cynagus Posts: 4,212	Re: VHS to DVD I found some software at Amazon.com, but I couldn't load it. So I sent it back. But I only tried one of the software options. I do have a Go VHS/DVD player recorder. This does the job, but the time is one to one, and labeling the tracks is a real pain. __________________ 53.7% of all statistics are made up

03-07-2008, 12:41 PM	#4
AngelofDeath Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: June 11, 2001 Location: Wherever the road takes me..... Age: 53 Posts: 609	Re: VHS to DVD I just perchased a sony DVD recorder that has a one touch VHS to DVD copy featuer, that works pretty well. __________________ I am the Angel of Death You Can Not Hide

03-07-2008, 11:34 PM	#5
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 41 Posts: 5,556	Re: VHS to DVD i think this would be handy http://www.zazz.com.au/pastproducts.php?past=770 if you can get something similar in the US. __________________ Catch me if you can..

03-07-2008, 11:45 PM	#6
Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 40 Posts: 4,454	Re: VHS to DVD Not sure if this is against any regs for discussion due to possible misuse of the information so it's in the spoiler box if you wanna check it out. Spoiler for not sure: I could be wrong but on VHS casettes there's a little gap on the back end of it in the corner, on most blanks there's a tab there, on anything purchased at a store, there's nothing. assuming that's how the vhs-dvd process is being blocked all you have to do is cover the gap. __________________ "When you start with a presupposition, it's hard to arrive at any other conclusion." "We are never to judge a philosophy by its abuse." - Augustine "If you're wondering if God has a sense of humor, consider the platypus." http://www.greaterthings.cbglades.com

03-07-2008, 11:45 PM	#7
Illumina Drathiran'ar Apophis Join Date: July 10, 2002 Location: I can see the Manhattan skyline from my window. Age: 38 Posts: 4,673	Re: VHS to DVD When I used to work at a wedding video company, we had the technology to do that. I'm not sure what kind of project you're planning, but if it's going to be a one-time sort of thing, it may be cheaper to make some calls and look into that type of thing, particularly if the videos are unique or valuable somehow. __________________ http://cavestory.org PLAY THIS GAME. Seriously. http://xkcd.com/386/ http://www.xkcd.com/406/ My heart is like my coffee. Black, bitter, icy, and with a straw.

03-08-2008, 12:05 AM	#8
toot033 Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: March 13, 2006 Location: The Redneck Riviera Age: 56 Posts: 892	Re: VHS to DVD I remember waaaay back to override that you could use electical tape to cover that section. __________________ 'The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.' - Ronald Reagan

03-10-2008, 03:11 PM	#9
sageridder Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: March 28, 2001 Location: rensselaer,n.y. u.s.a Age: 56 Posts: 677	Re: VHS to DVD My Dad got one of these for a dvd/vcr unit and it works fine. http://www.xdimax.com/grex/grex.html __________________ Trust is indeed a shiny jewel,set in the stone of friendship.And much like any other stone can be use to crush the skulls of those unsuspecting.To clear the path for me to claim my rightful place as master of all I survey. Play games win prizes completely free. http://teet.net/af/bd395b7216 So far I've won an 8gb ipod nano and an acer inspire netbook

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