DVD to VHS? Shouldn't It be Possible?

[GHZpc]

DVD is better quality than VHS, right? Or so they say...

Wouldn't it be possible to connect a dvd player to a vcr and record the dvd onto a VHS ( Without chapters, menus, etc. ) through Video-Out and into the VCR's Video-in? And then just set the VCR to the Auxilery channel and start recording? Wouldn't the quality be just as good as the DVD? If not, why?

[XanaXManX]

Have u ever tried this I guess not cuz u would know u cant
WHY ? When I tried it it recorded something but not the video so , hell if I know

[thxkid]

1st lets presume for legal sakes here, that you just want to make a backup of your own DVD disc.
You must get a DVD player that the macrovsion can be turned off by hacking it the only simple way is to get a APEX 660 and get the hack off the net, burn it on any CD-R then just pop it into the machine it will flash the rom and disable the macrovison, a APEX 660 at Sam's $99.
This is only for testing purposes, ok. Got to stay legal here.

[braddo]

I run my DVD through my VCR - I have to - my TV only has RF input.
You need a DVD player without Macrovision copy protection,
or you need an external box that strips it for you. These kits are available at all electronic stores.

When you record onto VHS - the quality IS VHS quality - no better. Your video will record in 352x288 25fps (PAL) or
352x240 30fps (NTSC).
DVD is 720x576 by the way - so yes a little better than
broadcast standard.

[Shabubu]

I now this sounds odd, but my housemate can copy to VHS using his UK PS2, with no macravision hassles (without hacks etc, this is straight from the box)

[Tommy]

GHZpc,

You answered you own question, the quality wouldn't be as good because dvd has better quality than vhs. So DVD will have better quality. But if the DVD has macrovision you will not be able to copy it unless you get around the macrovison.

[stanwebber]

vhs resolution is roughly 200x480 at sp(analog resolution; not digital) so you see the disparity with dvd and raw picture detail is only 1 factor