is copying DVD to VHS possible?

[lanimoo]

I have an APEX dvd player, tried to copy a dvd but didn't work, later found out that there was a macrovision thingy going on that won't let me copy. Can anyone help me bypass the macrovision?

Thanks,
Lanimoo

[Greg12]

Go to the DVD hacks section here.


there is information on getting firmware upgrades needed to remove macrovision

[TasDavo2]

I went to local electrical store (in Australia is Jaycar) and bought a Video enhancer kit worth $40, if works great, enhancers older vhs tapes when recording, the only drawback I found is that it cancells out macrovision from any source you run through it.Bummer
Recorded many DVDs and VHS from the rental shops. Awsome quality.
Cheers
Dave
ps I assume you are talking standalone players here and not pc based ones

[lanimoo]

yes my dvd player is a standalone player

[Data-Spy]

I bought a box (I don't remember the name) at a computer that take my picture from my computer and puts it on tv. Then i put my dvd in my comp and transfered it to my tv and then recorded the dvd with my vcr. Also another product that i found that was usefull but never tried is @ http://www.lik-sang.com/catalog/product_info.php?category=9&products_id=1365&

[emil]

play your ddvd through your computer and use tv-out to a vhs recorder.

[man_friday]

Yes you are correct, the macrovision thingy is scrambling your copy to VHS. Obvious questions would be; which model APEX drive do you have and have you checked the hacks area of this site for a workaround?

[lanimoo]

I have an AD-500W, but the stuff in the hack section don't help. It requires me to buy stuff.

[Brandon168]

I may be wrong, but an RF modulator should bypass macrovision. An example can be found at Radio Shack and will only put you out $30

http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F002%5...5Fid=15%2D1244