Converting VHS to DVD?

Question

I have tons of home videos that I am hoping to convert to DVDs for my family. I don't have any special equipment--any recommendations on the best way to begin? What should I purchase? Or, if it is way too difficult or expensive to do on my own, is there a company or website that can do this for me?

Thanks!

Answer 1

All this u can do @home,just u need some passions n few devices as follows:

(1)make sure u have VHS player which has AV o/p usually old VHS has RF o/p.If so than buy RF converter which will convert ur RF signals 2 AV.

(2)You need a PC having hardware DVD R/W and Tv tuner card if its internal i.e PCI slot connected than better(if ur Tv tuner card has RF signal i/p port than u need no RF converter as u can directly connect ur RF signal from VHS player 2 TV tuner RF i/p port).Software Nero smart7/Nero burning Rom installed,Tv tuner card drivers installed n all (i knw its bit silly 2 tell).

Now all u need to do is play ur VHS videos,connect AV /RFsignals to ur TV tuner card so that u can watch ur VHS video on ur PC.Nw tat u can watch ur VHS movies on PC just record them with d help of Nero & burn them on DVD's with d same s/f.

Answer 2

Walgreens pharmacy does this in their photo department. As far as I know, it's a reasonable price in comparison with other places. I think they can add titles an such also. Check it out in one of the stores.

Answer 3

You'll need to get a dvd/vcr combo that can also record onto dvd.Then you need to get recordable dvd's that are compatible with your dvd recorder(you'd have to read the manual to see what type you can use).No, it's not too difficult or too expensive, except for buying the dvd/vcr combo.Hope this helps.

Answer 4

There are a number of VHS to DVD recorders on the market.

You can buy one from about $100 on up