snag the input on the DVD recorder that the VCR is connected to.
Place the tape you want to copy into the VCR.
Place a recordable DVD into the DVD recorder.
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Start the DVD recording first, then press play on the VHS VCR to start tape playback.
For more on DVD recorders and recording, refer to our DVD Recorder FAQs and current suggestions forDVD recorders.
Another way using a DVD recorder/VHS VCR combo is easier is most have a cross-dubbing function.
Here are some suggestions forDVD recorder/VCR combinations.
Although many VHS VCRs are still in use, finding replacements is increasingly difficult as remaining stock disappears.
As a result, many consumers preserve VHS tape content on DVD.
If you haven’t yet, the time is running out.
However, although DVD recording options are decreasing,DVD playback devices are not going away anytime soon.
you could only copy non-commercial VHS tapes that you have recorded yourself to DVD.
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it’s possible for you to’t make copies of most commercially made VHS movies due to copy-protection.
This also applies to professional tape copy/duplication services.
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