Convert VHS to DVD - Comments Page 7

Neither FFW or REW work during playback of my finalized dvd-r discs. These discs were created using the dubbing function of a Sony combo RDR-vx525. Any thoughts?

EDITOR'S NOTE: Do those functions work when you play the DVD on the Sony?

I have several Sony mini 8 video tapes of our family which I would like to convert to DVD. Do you have any suggestions?

EDITOR'S NOTE: The process should be the same, just substitute whatever device you use for playback, instead of the VCR.

I'm trying to transfer vhs to dvd using cyberlink power producer and it's not working. I have absolutely no idea why it's not working. I got a little sound and almost picture but then it says that an error occurred. I did everything that i was supposed to. Are there any hidden secrets that i need to know to complete this?

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Hi Bob-- A friend of mine is attempting to transfer his VHS home movies to DVD format by capturing the video from his VCR to his standalone DVD recorder. I say "attempting" because the recorder refuses to copy the home movies, notifying him that they are copyrighted material!! They're homemade, camcorder tapes! What would cause this?

EDITOR'S NOTE: That copyright warning should only appear when copyrighted (commercial) tapes are being used. It could be a problem with either the VHS player or the DVD recorder. Maybe he could try hooking up the video camera playback directly to the DVD recorder to see if the VCR is at fault.

So if I buy a dvd vhs recorded and plan to copy my vhs tapes to the dvd, how much space is there on a cd. I have a few that claim 700 MB/Mo or 80 min. What is the entire length of time a 700MB cd hold?

EDITOR'S NOTE: i don't think you can use a CD, unless you have a very short film. I recommend you burn movies to a DVD disc, since they can hold 4.7 GB (about 7X the capacity of a CD).

Thanks for the great article. I purchased a combo machine, but found out it wont allow me to copy my previously purchased VHS movies to DVD -- only home movies. The message I get is that there is a copyright issue. But from what I understand that should not be a problem copying my own material for backup purposes. It was the reason I got the combination VHS/DVD machine to begin with. So this is highly annoying (and in my mind amounts to a bait-and-switch sales tactic). In any event, is there a way for an honest person to move his own VHS collection to DVD for personal use?

EDITOR'S NOTE: I'm not sure if they can be used in combo devices, but you'll need a Stabilizer between your VHS player and your DVD recorder. It effectively removes the copy protection signal. Look for the Sima CT-200 or similar devices.

If using a VCR and DVD recorder, will I be able to put recorded DVD into the computer and edit it? All I am looking to do is cut scenes and add to a video montage. I guess another option is the record only the specific scene I want to add to the video montage?

EDITOR'S NOTE: You can't directly edit the DVD, since it's a read-only medium, but you can certainly use video editing software to rip the video from the DVD, edit as needed, and then burn another DVD.

Hi I am just wondering I have a vcr dvd combo but I also have vhs tapes from video shops that I bought and are legally mine and I want to tape them on to dvd but the problem is that they won't allow to tape to dvd cause of the little square thing that you can cover but i have tried with clear tape but doesn't work just wondering does it have to be black tape?

EDITOR'S NOTE: I don't think it has anything to do with the "write protect tab". That only keeps you from over-writing the data on the VHS tape.

I was wondering if you can convert a copyrighted vhs movie to a dvd? How do you trick it into not reconizing the copyrighted material?

EDITOR'S NOTE: You'll need a Stabilizer between your VHS player and your DVD recorder. Look for the Sima CT-200 or similar devices.