How can you convert VHS tapes to DVD?

Question

I have some vhs tapes that I would like to convert to DVD but don't know how to do it. Do I need a CD/DVD burner?

Answer 1

you can buy a dvd /vhs recorder for $150, the cheapest i've seen or you can run cables from a dvd burner to your vcr. the recorder is the easiest thing to use. it connects like a vcr and you put your tape in and a blank dvd disc, play the tape and press dub and it records directly to dvd, it also converts from dvd to vhs plays your dvd and vhs tapes like any normal player except it's all in one.

Answer 2

you need a dvd burner. run audio/video wires from out put of vcr to input of dvd burner. then audio/video wires from dvd output to tv input. some dvd's recognize that you're trying to copy and it won't allow you to proceed. so good luck. i've worked at a tv station and they transfered all their vhs stuff to dvd's by using a toshiba dvd burner. they also had a generic dvd burner that was made either in japan or china. using a generic one made outside of the usa helps because they sometimes don't apply that anti-p****y firmware.

Answer 3

If you are going to use your computer to do this you will need to get the video signal to your computer. The video signal is analog so you will need to convert it to a digital signal. There are boxes available to do this that will convert the signal to digital, and they come with the software you will need too.

Or you can buy a DVD recorder, which is like a VHS deck but it records on DVDs.

Lastly you can turn to any number of specialists who will do this for you on a professional basis.