Copy movies from VHS tapes to a computer.
VHS is an analog format that has, for the most part, been replaced by digital media. People now watch movies on Blu-Ray, DVD, high definition broadcasts, and streaming media over the Internet. Despite the change from analog to digital media, there are still many people who have VHS cassettes with movies on them. Copying a VHS movie from a camcorder to a computer can be done with little effort when the right tools are used.
Instructions
1. Put the camcorder into "VCR" mode. Insert a tape into the camcorder. Rewind the VCR tape to the beginning of the video you want to copy.
2. Attach the VHS camcorder to the analog-to-digital converter box. Plug the three RCA cables into the "Audio out L," "Audio out R," and "Video out" jacks of the camcorder. Plug the remaining ends into the "Audio in L," "Audio in R," and "Video in" jacks of the converter box.
3. Attach the converter box to the computer. Plug one end of the FireWire cable into the port on the converter box labeled "DV/IO." Plug the other end of the FireWire cable into the FireWire port of the computer.
4. Capture the VHS video on the computer. Access the video editing software. Open the "Video Capture" menu. Click "Capture Video" on your capture screen. Press "Play" on the camcorder. Click "End Capture" when you want to stop the transfer. Stop the camcorder. Your VHS movie will now be copied onto your computer.
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