Video In to Record on DVD

I just purchased Inspiron 9400, Intel Core Duo Processor T2250, and would like to convert some tapes (VHS) to DVD since I have the DVD burner now. What would be the best method to do so and hardware to give me a good recording onto a DVD?

Also on the right side is a slot, what is that used for? Not the SD slot.

Neil

 

Hello,

That slot is a 5-in-1 removable memory card reader.

JC

 

if this is something you want to do yourself (rather than professionally), you will need a tv tuner. it plugs into your computer and for your purposes you can think of it as a "receiver" in a home stereo.

plug in your tv (and vcr) and then play the tape. you will capture whatever is on going thru the tuner via the card. at that point you have a digital copy of the tape on your computer.

it's up to you to get it onto dvd and how; i.e., do you just want to archive the video or do you want to make a dvd playable in a normal dvd player?

so, you will need:

1. a tv tuner card (i believe they all have a capture feature, but double check)
2. software that can convert and burn the captured video onto a dvd (something like Nero which you may already have since you got a burner with your computer)
3. dvd media (i forget which one is dvd player friendly, either +R or -R)

that's about it. if i forgot anything, i'm sure someone will post.

also, this is the ghetto homestyle method; the results may or may not be better than if you took your tapes to a professional.