COPYING VHS MOVIES-VIDEOS TO A SINGLE DVD...HOW?

[JCVT-14-0]

So,
Yes, here it is me again, well I am just learning about this, I know about computers but not much about burning, ripping terminologies.

How do I transfer-convert-rip-copy a VHS MOVIE or VIDEO to a single DVD DISC with freetools but not using a lot of them, maybe 2 or 3 only...if less than 2 better.
Yes I know, I will need a videocard with a TV TUNER CARD in, I got it.

PS: If there is a way to fit 2 or more VHS tapes with reg. 2 hours of content into a single DVD, much better.....also if the VHS tape has 6 hours of content, can you still do it?

The PS part is only if possible but mainly need the 1 reg. 2 HOUR VHS to a single DVD.

Thanks again.


JC.

[yoda313]

The tv tuner will record to mpg or avi. You then take the recorded file and use a author program like Tmpgenc Dvd Author and design your menu. It will then create the layout structure needed for a dvd. You will have a video_ts folder which will have the whole dvd ready for burning. Most if not all authoring programs should have a burning tool included. You will be able to take the mpg file and create your dvd menu and then burn it all in one process within the program (in a step-by-step manner).

HOWEVER your mpg file has to be in DVD format to be ready for authoring. The what is dvd link to the left will tell you what that is
https://www.videohelp.com/dvd

Basically though all tv capture cards will have dvd recording modes. You have several quality levels to choose from. You can generally go from 2 to 6 hour recording modes. You can play around with settings and get more on a disc but the quality will be less.

If you record in AVI you will have to first convert it to MPG then you can author your dvd.

One more note - commercial video tapes have something called MACROVISION on them to prevent copying. To defeat them for personal backup copies only you need to get a device that will stop this protection. There are many, many varieties. Just search the net for one and you'll find tons.

[kevo777]

Keep a lookout for a DVD recorder. Cheap and the easiest way. Saw one at Fry's for $77 the day before Thanksgiving.

[yoda313]

Keep a lookout for a DVD recorder. Cheap and the easiest way. Saw one at Fry's for $77 the day before Thanksgiving.

You'd still need an antimacrovision device to backup prerecorded tapes on a settop dvdrecorder FYI

[FulciLives]

These days you are better off going with a stand alone DVD recorder.

For instance the Toshiba D-R5 is considered a good unit and can be bought on-line for as little as $130 US Dollars. If you prefer to buy from a retail store then BEST BUY has it on sale currently for $161.99 (normally $179.99).

If that is too "rich" for you then Magnavox makes the MWR10D6 model which WALMART sells for just under $100 and there is a huge thread over at the AVS FORUM and those there that have used it seem to be happy with it.

In fact if you are on a super budget then WALMART is currently selling the SV2000 WV10D6 which appears to be the exact same unit as the aforementioned Magnavox except the SV2000 WV10D6 is all of $69.98 whereas the Magnavox MWR10D6 is $98.87 and since both appear to be the exact same unit (made by FUNAI) then I see no reason why the SV2000 would perform less than the Magnavox.

Of course if you have the money I urge you to look at the Pioneer DVR-640H-s or the Toshiba RD-XS35. Both of these models are much more expensive (even on-line you are looking at just over $300 US Dollars) but they have a lot of features not found in other DVD recorders such as selectable bitrate control (instead of just 1 hour, 2 hour, 4 hour etc.) and they both have a 160GB HDD built-in which comes in very handy for editing as well as recording from TV since you are limited to how much will fit onto a single DVD disc (but can record straight to the HDD then at your convenience copy over to a DVD disc).

As for copy protection you can get a Digital Video Stabilizer for $19.99 US Dollars plus shipping. This particular model will allow you to record most VHS videos although there will always be the "oddball" VHS video that even this device cannot allow you to copy. There are of course other such devices but many say this cheap device works well. As you can imagine the price for such a device can be much more which is why I suggest this one as it seems to work well with most VHS videos yet is easy on the budget.

As for how much you can fit onto a DVD disc ... well generally speaking 2 hours to 2 1/2 hours is about the limit unless your DVD recorder supports Half D1 resolution then you can go up to 3 hours ... maybe even 4 but that is really pushing it. Anything over 4 hours is indefinitely shitty looking. Since DVD discs are fairly cheap these days I suggest you be happy with one movie per DVD disc.

- John "FulciLives" Coleman

[JCVT-14-0]

Nah,
But thanks, I still would like to do it by using some programs if any available.


JC.