vhs to dvd

ceewash

Does anyone know a good place to send precious vhs so they can be put onto dvd? I don't want to do it myself.

System

There are a variety of machines available that will convert vhs to dvd via the laptop. I've recently seen another that will convert tapes to dvd also, all via a usb.

penrhyn

Unfortunately most of these gadgets are rubbish.
The best bet is probably to get a stand alone DVD recorder and use that.
Cheaper than using a copying service.

ankspon

Theres a shop in leeds called jacobs,i don't know if they have any more branches across the uk,you can try.
I have looked and they are nationwide

ceewash

davidhwdn wrote: »

Theres a shop in leeds called jacobs,i don't know if they have any more branches across the uk,you can try.
I have looked and they are nationwide

Thanks for that. I am having a go at doing it myself first but not having much luck at the moment. Too confused with which lead goes where.

deejayen

Connect a Scart lead from your VCR TV socket on the back and
Connect it to a Scart input on your DVD recorder
Connect a Scart lead from your DVD TV out socket to your TV

Select the correct source input on your DVD recorder and all should be well
--Dave

ceewash

deejayen wrote: »

Connect a Scart lead from your VCR TV socket on the back and
Connect it to a Scart input on your DVD recorder
Connect a Scart lead from your DVD TV out socket to your TV

Select the correct source input on your DVD recorder and all should be well
--Dave

Thanks for your help.
I have tried to do this but we also have a sky box. Does this need to involved in the plug in?

penrhyn

No, but you may want to disconnect it to simplify your hook up.

i8change

Originally Posted by ceewash
Does anyone know a good place to send precious vhs so they can be put onto dvd? I don't want to do it myself.

I used this chap:-

http://www.video99.co.uk/

He did a good job and copied the VHS onto Taiyo Yuden DVD's, the best you can get, which bodes well for longevity.
Obviously if there are any flaws in the VHS copy, due to wear, they will be copied across to DVD, but that is to be expected.
Once you have got the DVD's back you can make as many backup copies of them as you like using ImgBurn or Nero.

ceewash

penrhyn wrote: »

No, but you may want to disconnect it to simplify your hook up.

I am following your instructions closely. The video recorder will not play on the tv. Any ideas? i have unplugged the sky box is this why?

ceewash

Do i need the aerial to be plugged into the video? Sorry to sound stupid but I'm a novice at this.