URGENT - recording from VCD to Tape

[dani]

hi everyone,

I'm just wondering if anybody would hlep me to convert from VCD into tape (VHS).

I have a wedding film in VCD and I need to put it into VHS.

how do I do it?

thanks in advance.

Dani

[Mavrick]

Just run your DVD player through your VCR. When you play it on your DVD, hit record on the VCR.

[dani]

Thanks for the quick reply.

the problem I have is that I played my VCD using my PC. I have a Pinnacle DV Plus (capture card) but I don't know wheather I can convert my VCD into VHS tape.

Please help.....


Thanks again
Dani

[Mavrick]

Well, you have a few options.

1. Some Video Cards have video out on them. You could lower your resolution and play full screen and record from there.

2. Get a analog capture card or upgrade to a card that has both... and follow step 1.

3. Get a DVD player you can hook to a VCR. They are getting very cheap, about $100.00 or less can get you one that will play anything.
(Look at the RCA 5240p - $99.00)

4. Take the CD to a friend who has a DVD and VCR hooked up, and transfer it there.


Thats about all I can think of right now... Good Luck!

[dani]

hello again,
I really appriciate your help.

is there any software that converts the file?
by the way the file is *.dat.

if you know a software that can convert it into avi, it would be great.

cheers!

Dani

[Mavrick]

Not sure why you would want to do that... but check this out...


http://www.vcdhelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=104817&highlight=convert+dat+avi

[dani]

Fantastic!

Thanks heaps!!!!!!

Dani