Microvision remover or decoder

[mysabel]

Looking for a VCR/DVD Recorder combo with Microvision Decoder or remover in the unit,

Trying to put VHS tapes with copywrite on to DVD's
The tapes are mine bought and paid for and using it for my own fun not to sell it.

If someone can help me find a VCR/DVD Recorder with Microvision remover in the unit that would be great
Peter

[tomlee59]

AFAIK, NO VCR manufacturer does this, for legal reasons. You have a couple of choices:

1) Buy a "video stabilizer" (many are on ebay for $20 or so). This sits between your vcr and your capture card/box and removes Macrovision from the VCR's output.

2) Find software for your capture unit that doesn't check for Macrovision protection. Depending on where you live, defeating Macrovision is either illegal or not (independent of whether you own the original tape), so manufactuers often release different software versions in different countries. You may find that the manufacturer has a suitable version available on their website.

3) Find an old VCR. Some older ones are not fooled by Macrovision protection, and regenerate the signals correctly. The output is free of Macrovision, just as if you had bought a stabilizer and connected it to your newer VCR.

Legal disclaimer: As mentioned above, laws about this vary from place to place, and from time to time. Please follow all applicable laws.

[Noahtuck]

What tomlee59 stated.

1st, This is something built into standalone vcr's and you are not going to find a combo unit that bypasses it.
2nd, you don't want a combo unit.
3rd, it's called "Macrovision"

4th, LMAO about that "Legal Disclaimer"