VHS tracking goes crazy when recording to DVD.?

Question

I have a lot (200) of VHS tapes of educational material some comercial, some recorded from TV. I want to write them to DVD to save space (I can get three tapes on a dvd). When I connect my VHS player and DVD recorder via the scart lead the tracking of a lot of the tapes goes off (scrolling, and 'noise' on screen). Some of course are 'copy protected' and I expect that, but dont understand why the picture goes crazy (and records crazy) when I switch the DVD recorder on.

Answer 1

LOL @ "educational"

Why not just say that you are copying your p**n?

Answer 2

Hi Gwyhir ,

That isn't the tracking causing your problem it is the copy guard. You will have to bypass it.

A good device that will work is the Digital Video Stabilizer.  It works like a charm and is only $25. Go here to read about and see an example - http://www.qualitekindustries.com/vidsta...

That will clear up your tracking issues.

Norm

Answer 3

Sounds like a incorrectly wired Scart cable to me.  Try a different one.

Answer 4

Maybe the DVD player is interfering with the picture. I have notced that TV signals when the DVD player is on is of a lower quitly.