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treky · 10-06-2013, 08:03 PM

would I be able to record pre-recorded VHS tapes to DVDs, like tapes that I buy of movies and TV shows? I mean would I break some copyright law?

duckie · 10-06-2013, 09:36 PM

As long as you dont sell them to anyone, to make profit off them, no you cant get into trouble. At least I dont think you can.

comedyfreak · 10-07-2013, 05:56 AM

A DVD recorder will not allow you to record a copyrighted VHS tape to dvd.

OH Nuts! · 10-12-2013, 01:24 PM

You can try your luck AND YOU SHOULD. Some will be blocked but others won't. I had some esoteric old movies I liked and was able to transfer. And thank God. I hate VHS, at least with my combo unit - it's destroyed at least eight tapes so far. DVDs are much easier for me to store as I have very limited space.

Coffeecup · 10-18-2013, 05:25 PM

I have about a dozen Vhs tapes I would like transferred. Home movies of my family that I took in the 1990's. So as long as you don't sell them you can copy. No I can't see my selling my videos.
Then I have a camcorder 8mm tapes that I should transfer over too.
I don't have a dvd recorder. So hard in this world when everything keeps changing.

Torgo · 10-21-2013, 08:58 AM

You don't need a VHS recorder to do it, you just need the right programs, and a video capture card/device for your computer.

I record VHS, Beta, and Laser Discs that haven't been released onto DVD yet, also home videos that we want backed up.

treky · 10-21-2013, 05:24 PM

what's a video capture card/device?

Torgo · 10-21-2013, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by treky

what's a video capture card/device?

It's used to connect your VCR (or other components like laser disc players) to the computer. I use a Pinnacle Dazzle-

Furienna · 10-21-2013, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torgo

It's used to connect your VCR (or other components like laser disc players) to the computer. I use a Pinnacle Dazzle-

Oh, I would like one of those! That way, I could upload material from my old VHS tapes to a computer.

treky · 10-21-2013, 11:38 PM

sounds complicated; I'll stick with the DVD recorder/VCR.

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Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,025	You don't need a VHS recorder to do it, you just need the right programs, and a video capture card/device for your computer. I record VHS, Beta, and Laser Discs that haven't been released onto DVD yet, also home videos that we want backed up.
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10-12-2013, 01:24 PM	#4
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	You can try your luck AND YOU SHOULD. Some will be blocked but others won't. I had some esoteric old movies I liked and was able to transfer. And thank God. I hate VHS, at least with my combo unit - it's destroyed at least eight tapes so far. DVDs are much easier for me to store as I have very limited space.

10-18-2013, 05:25 PM	#5
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,181	I have about a dozen Vhs tapes I would like transferred. Home movies of my family that I took in the 1990's. So as long as you don't sell them you can copy. No I can't see my selling my videos. Then I have a camcorder 8mm tapes that I should transfer over too. I don't have a dvd recorder. So hard in this world when everything keeps changing.

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treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	what's a video capture card/device?

10-21-2013, 11:38 PM	#10
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	sounds complicated; I'll stick with the DVD recorder/VCR.