Capturing VHS software? any suggestions?

[1kgreg]

I want to start putting all my VHS Movies on DVD, I bought a Plextar ConvertX vidoe capture card to do this , I installed the software that came with it but now I can't record any of the tapes due to the fact that its copyrighted.

What kind of software can I use that will get around this? Easy is best also.


Thanks in advance for any help.

[-{TheOne42}-]

Duh. use VirtualDub to tap into your S-Video connected to your VCR. Ahem. If you dont know what Vdub is....
Then i feel sorry for you.

[atifsh]

Originally posted by -{TheOne42}-
Duh. use VirtualDub to tap into your S-Video connected to your VCR. Ahem. If you dont know what Vdub is....
Then i feel sorry for you.

thats only if his capture card is wdm capable otherwise vdub wont recognize the capture feed... and thats why i did'nt reply before cant find ur card specs.....anywhere

[rsquirell]

If the card manufacturer doesn't have a website and user forum, perhaps the accompanying software manufacturer does. It's appearant noone here uses your card...you need to talk with knowledgable users.

[kimomakano]

Re: Capturing VHS software? any suggestions?

Originally posted by 1kgreg
I want to start putting all my VHS Movies on DVD, I bought a Plextar ConvertX vidoe capture card to do this , I installed the software that came with it but now I can't record any of the tapes due to the fact that its copyrighted.
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What do you mean by you can't record because of the copyright? A VHS tape has no copyright protection (other than Macrovision) that I am aware of that prohibits capturing. I am not familiar with your card, does it have standard AV In availability? If so you should be able to used VirtualDub to capture the video.

Please ignore -{TheOne42}-'s comments. If they are so well informed and expect everyone else to be also then they should stay out of the Newbies forum.