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Record from VHS to Sky?!

Bell6367
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Can anyone advise whether I can record material from VHS to a Sky+ HD box?
I have a number of old videos I'd like to have available to view without the need to set up a permanent VCR.
Thanks!
I have a number of old videos I'd like to have available to view without the need to set up a permanent VCR.
Thanks!
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No, you can only record from the dish.0
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Have them copied to DVD.No free lunch, and no free laptop0
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Ok, thanks for the replies chaps - I have got a macrovision-circumventing contraption so can copy anything from VHS to DVD, but was hoping to avoid even using a DVD player. Back to the drawing board!
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You could copy them onto your PC and then stream them to your TV, but is it really worth it?No free lunch, and no free laptop0
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Considering that the OP said they couldn't be bothered connecting a DVD player, then clearly it's not worth much effort at all...No free lunch, and no free laptop0
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Considering that the OP said they couldn't be bothered connecting a DVD player, then clearly it's not worth much effort at all...
Actually, I didn't say I "couldn't be bothered" at all. What I want to avoid is having a permanently connected VCR or DVD and, in particular, the need to use cassettes or DVDs.
What I was hoping for was the ability to transfer a small number of select recordings onto my Sky box for easy viewing at any time. Sadly, this appears to be impossible.0 -
Actually, I didn't say I "couldn't be bothered" at all. What I want to avoid is having a permanently connected VCR or DVD and, in particular, the need to use cassettes or DVDs.
What I was hoping for was the ability to transfer a small number of select recordings onto my Sky box for easy viewing at any time. Sadly, this appears to be impossible.
Convert them onto a USB stick (if your tv has a USB slot)?
Ash0
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