

I take the resultant +RW to the computer and extract the digital content with TMPGEnc DVD AUthor, which I now find to be the best menuing program by far. The copies are amazing, much better than when I was dicking around with ULead, WinFast, or some of the other capture programs. It doesn't seem to work as well for DVD to DVD duping.įor what it is worth, for copying my vast libary of off-air concert tapes, I now hook up my VCR to the Daytek PVR and record in HQ. I don't habitually copy commercial tapes to DVD, but I have successfully copied a couple or so that I want to keep in better condition for the future. My Daytek P30 has a hack code to disable the Macrovision, but other machines are not so lucky. It takes time and has several steps but can be done. This should get you started in the right direction. The AVI to DVD conversion can also be done with NeroVisionExpress or DVD Santa.

This needs converted to proper DVD format before it can be burned as a DVD. It will usually end up in AVI file format. Once set up, you capture the vhs tape to your HD.

Just do a Google search for Macrovision removers and you should get several hits on it. You need a Macrovision remover or stablizer that has to go in the video line between the VCR and capture device to remove the copy guard. Home movies are not copy protected so this next item is for store bought movie tapes. The card or capture device usually will come with some software to get the VHS tape onto the HD. You will need a video card or capture device of some type with RCA video and audio input jacks on it to hook the VCR outputs to. Here is some of the basic things to get started.
