Connecting VCR to SONY DSR-11

Hello there,
Can someone please help, I need to get some footage from a VHS tape into my computer, I have tried connecting my VCR to my SONY DSR-11 deck using RCA cables, yet I cannot get it to work. Is it possible to do it this way? Or can it only be done using an S-VIDEO connection? My VCR does not have an S-VIDEO connection.
Thanks in advance,
Oliver

thick skin, oliver, thick skin.
we aren't looking over your shoulder, we don't know what you've done to remedy the situation.
signal flow and integrity is a very basic foundation upon which all this is built. on your vcr: attach rca patch cables to video and audio OUT
on your dsr 11: attach other end of rca patch cables to video and audio IN
in your dsr 11 menu, designate the input source. i do not have a dsr 11 but it seems that is what david is saying.
by posting again, it looks like you're ignoring those that are trying to help, that's all.
good luck and post back with any problems.
zeb

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