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    HELP - Hp Firewire with Capturing from VHS Player

    Discussion in 'HP' started by monkeysings, May 18, 2006.

  1. monkeysings

    monkeysings Notebook Geek

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    Dear All,

    Hi, I have very little knowledge about Audio/Video editing and VHS-Player. Do you think I can get some helps here, please, from anybody.


    MY NEED AND REQUIREMENT:
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    To transfer the movie inside the VHS into an *.mpg or *.dat format for easy viewing and playing in a notebook.

    I've searched some VHS player near my place, but it's kind of old production with no manufacturer warranty. They give 1 year warranty for service only, so I don't really trust that much on the words.

    However, I need to transfer the data from VHS tape to digital format. Any ideas how can I do this without spending too much money?

    Could you please advise me on the branding....?



    WHAT I HAVE IN MIND:
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    Well if not mistaken, in the old days, we can use video editing card that have S-Video IN port, Audio IN port, and Digital In port to attach it to any Audio/Video equipment that we have. Do you think it's possible to record whatever we have on the VHS tape to a hard drive?

    Do you think we can use firewire port to run an external video card?

    IS capturing a stereo VHS tape into a digital format will retain the "Stereo" quality of the audio? This issue is critical because I need to hear both channel clearly. I have no ideas whether there will be any noises or not during, and after the transfer process. So, anyone who can shed some lights on this is tremendously appreciated.


    Please advice me, I really appreciate your inputs.


    ANY CREATIVITY:
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    If you guys know a better ideas but cheaper way to capture data/video from VHS player into digital format such as using the new express card bla bla bla or whatever, please share it. I am really a dope on this matter. Sorry to annoy you guys - LOL.


    Thank you so much,
    Monkey
     
    monkeysings, May 18, 2006
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  2. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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  3. PanamaMike

    PanamaMike Notebook Evangelist

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    Firewire isn't the correct interface for a standard Analog VHS. Unless your VCR is a digital one with firewire output, that won't be the way to go.

    You need a video capture card in order to get video off of the VCR. Something like this would work.

    You will also need video capture software. Looks like Windows Movie Maker will work. Some will probably come with the capture card. Also note, some laptop systems already have this functionality build it, take a look at the manual.

    Mike
     
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