Method Of Copying A Vhs Video To Dvd

[jazzgirl]

I have the old video player connected to TV by scart lead. (AV2 on TV)
I also have the DVD player connected to TV by scart lead (AV1 on TV)
Would it be possible to record the video onto dvd by setting the dvd player to record channel AV2 while the video is playing on AV2 ?
Does this make sense ?

[Kidas]

Yes, it makes sense, but is unlikely to work properly unless you have a A-to-D converter somewhere in the system.

I used to do thaty process. You need to get a converter box that takes the output from the VHS (which is an analog format) and convert it into a digital format, that the DVD expects.

The VHS system is relatively low resolution I think you can get about 640 x 480 out of it, though S-VHS might do a bit better.

Have fun :)

[Buenchico]

With your existing connections, you're proposed method would only work if the TV provided an output signal as well as an input one. With the obvious exception of sound signals alone (sent to external speakers or a sound bar) I've never come across any TV set that can provide an output signal (containing both video and audio). So I can't see your suggested method working.

I assume that the 'DVD player' in your post is actually a 'DVD recorder' (otherwise you can't record anything at all with it). To record your VHS tape onto DVD you need to connect the output of your VHS recorder to the auxiliary input of your DVD recorder.

Without knowing the type of connections offered by both devices, it's impossible to tell you for certain what type of lead you'd need but, since most VHS recorders have Scart outputs and many DVD recorders have RCA ('phono') inputs, it might well be a Scart-to-phono lead that you'd need. e.g. https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/1-5m-SCART-to-RCA-Triple-3-X-Phono-Cable-Composite-Audio-Video-Lead-Gold/16015256667?iid=372228290557

Then you'd need to tell the DVD recorder to record from 'Aux', 'Ext' or whatever other name it uses to refer to a signal from its auxiliary input sockets. (i.e. you'd be telling it to ignore the TV tuner that's built into it and to take a signal from an external source instead).

[jazzgirl]

Thanks for the advice Kidas. I have checked the price of a converter (just under £10) so it may be worth the small outlay . (if not I'll just find somewhere a second-hand dvd of the film )

[jazzgirl]

hi Buenchico I have just seen your detailed helpful post which I will read now. The dvd player is also a recorder and freeview box . I will return after digesting all the facts.

[Buenchico]

If the DVD recorder has got an RCA input (not output) on the back of it http://www.flatpaneltvinfo.com/ex_images/composite.jpg
you don't need to convert the signal from analogue to digital.

[jazzgirl]

It does have those 3 !

[Tuvok]

VHS to DVD recorder by scart

Set input on DVD to match whichever socket you have connected the VHS to

Switch to DVD channel on tv

Star playing the VHS - if you see that on screen then you have all the connections correct

Bear in mind if the video you are playing has copy protection on it, depending on the DVD recorder you may not be able to record it. If the DVD recorder ignores the protection then you should be ok.

[Tuvok]

Or use composite cables in place of the scart.

[murraymints]

I did just that by playing VHS and tuning the HDD/ DVD recorder into the screen.. play VHS and source on the HDD/dvd machine 'till you find it..if you get my drift and it went to disc...

[jazzgirl]

Thanks tuvok
I will let you all know if I am eventually successful...or not :)

[jazzgirl]

Ta murraymint

I am grateful for all the advice

[jazzgirl]

Success ! Thanks to you all, the video is now on DVD.