Since VHS is becoming obsolete, converting your irreplaceable VHS tapes to another format, like a DVD, is a good idea. This way, you will still be able to keep those precious memories. Although using a computer is a popular way to transfer, all you really need is a DVD recorder and a VCR to accomplish it.
Instructions
1. Decide which cables are needed. This is determined by which jacks your devices have. All DVD recorders will have both jacks. However, some VCRs may have S-Video inputs, which will provide higher quality transfers, while others will only have A/Vjacks.
2. Connect the VCR to the DVD recorder. If using an S-Video cable, connect the cable to the "S-Video IN" jack on your DVD recorder and the "S-Video OUT" jack on your VCR. If using the A/V cables, connect the cables to the "AV IN" jacks on your DVD recorder and the "AV OUT" jacks on your VCR.
3. Make sure all of the devices are turned on. Then press "Source" or "Input" on the DVD recorder remote. Keep pressing it until the DVD recorder reads your VCR.
4. Insert a blank DVD into the DVD recorder and place your VHS tape into the VCR.
5. Press "Play" on your VCR and press "Record" on your DVD recorder. The DVD recorder will then begin recording whatever footage is on the VHS tape.
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