RECORDING DVD FROM VCR

HOW DO I RECORD A DVD FROM A VCR? I BOUGHT A APPLE MINI-DVI TO VIDEO ADAPTER AND A S CABLE ADAPTER, IT ALL HOOKS UP, BUT IT DOESN'T SHOW UP AS BEING THERE. HELP! ANYBODY! I WOULD LIKE TO DUB MY CHILDS MOVIES OF WHEN SHE WAS YOUNG BEFORE THEY ROT AWAY ON VCR TAPE. ANY SUGGESTIONS?
imac G5 20" Mac OS X (10.4.5) just received

FYI.
I recently purchased the EyeTV 200 (Firewire).
A refurb direct from Elgato for $200.
(http://www.elgato.com/indexfr.php?file=shoponlinesh
opeyetv200refurb)
Yeah, I got the "200" because I'm transferring 300 training sessions from VHS to DVD. I use the RCA inputs (three wire plug type - white & red (sound) and yellow (video)). EyeTV200 does a fine job.
I also use our Canon GL2 to pass the video through the camera via firewire into my Intel iMac. I find EyeTV 200 easier (and I can watch and record TV!) while at work! (WaaHOO!)
This is for the analog signal. TEh EyeTV 500 is for
digital cable.
Didn't know that. Saw the "500" but thought it was for HDTV only. Thanks for the info.
Comes with EyeTV software which allows you to view a
TV guide (titantv.com) and click what you want to
record.
True! You can even schedule it to record like a VCR. I set it up to record "Amazing Race" before leaving work because the program comes on late and I wanted to see it. Got to work and there it was!
Has S-Video as well as Composite video and stereo
audio inputs.
So true. I also have a VCR with S-Video and it works just dandy with EyeTV 200.
I'm in the process of putting my videos onto DVD with
it.
Let's you save directly as MPEG 1, 2, or 4.
Also exports to DV, iPod, H.264, DIVX, HD720, HD1080.
etc.
Between this and iDVD and iMovie HD, it's some pretty
wicked stuff.
Ain't it so! Two happy EyeTV users playing on their Macs!

Similar Messages

One Step DVD From VCR Patched Through Mini-DV

I guess the One Step method only works with Device Control inputs?
I've got my VCR patched through my MiniDV camera, and a Firewire cable to the Mac. When I choose One Step DVD, it looks for a tape in my camera. But I can capture in FCP with this same setup.
I guess iDVD 5.0 won't let me capture this way? I don't see any preferences I can change.
Also, is there a maximum length of capture in iDVD 5.0?
Thanks!

I guess the One Step method only works with Device Control inputs?
Yep - OneStep will not work witout timecode.
from http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300735
Note: OneStep DVD will only capture from recorded tape on a DV camcorder or deck. OneStep DVD will not work with analog-to-DV converters. It will also not work if you are using your camcorder or deck as a pass-through device to digitize from an analog souce (such as VHS or Hi-8). In order to function, OneStep DVD reads the timecode from your DV tape and it relies on DV device control to communicate with the camera or deck.
G5dual2GHz, 550TiBook, 9600>G3Upgraded Mac OS X (10.4.3) 1TB+ Storage

Problem trying to play recorded DVD from TV

I know there are compatibility problems, but I am wondering if anyone knows a neat way round them.
I recorded a TV programme onto DVD+RW but can't get it to play on the Mac.
Options to consider? Software download perhaps? If so, which one? File conversion? Or just forget it!?
Thanks for helping if you can and do!
HP Windows XP MacBook

Hi Doug - thanks for your input on this. I think I may buy some DVD-R disks and see what happens, but I really want RW as I don't want to keep the recordings. I also have DVD-RAM, which is what I use most of the time. I will also try making a fresh recording on another DVD+RW and see if it plays on my PC.
Coming back to my original question, I guess the recording I made will not be viewable on the Mac and there is no easy way to make it so?
Ken - P.S. Quote from the Panasonic manual: "The disk may also not be able to be played back on other units even after finalizing." Great, huh!
HP Windows XP MacBook

Recording dvd from keynote

I have a keynote presentation that is timed to music, words, and photos. I have a dvd - recorder (burner) on my windows computer. Is it possible to connect my apple to my windows computer to burn a dvd so that I don't lose the integrity of my presentation? If so; how?
Thank you!
Debbie

I hate to have to tell you this, but it is entirely impossible to write ANY Mac slide presentation to DVD in the form it was created, irrespective of how it was created.
I have tried every method suggested and there is always a problem. I created a slide show in iPhoto, but this won't export to DVD, and if exported to Quicktime, the aspect ratio of the photos is not maintained.
I tried exporting to iDVD, but it won't retain the soundtrack that runs through the iPhoto presentation; there is a limitation on the number of pictures that can be inserted in a chapter, and the application is incredibly clunky anyway.
I created the slide show in Keynote and it was great, but that won't export to DVD either, and the various export options are all completely usless for one reason or another. For example, the timing of the slides and accompanying soundtrack is critical, but Quicktime imposes its own timing on a slide display, so the soundtrack goes out of sync.
Altogether, and with great regret, I have to say that all these Mac products are useless except when they can be run on a Mac. It would appear that Apple has deliberately made it impossible to export to a media that is the standard for visual display. I still can't believe that people I thought of as being the best in business could be so brainless.
My absolutely final attempt will be to try and export it to PowerPoint and hope that Microsoft have been a bit more sensible. But I bet there will be problems with this as well.
G4 Mac OS X (10.3.9)
G4 Mac OS X (10.3.9)
G4 Mac OS X (10.3.9)

Need Help Recording Programs from my DVR to my VCR

Can someone please tell to reocrd a program from DVR to my VCR without getting all snow
Here is my set up
TV- Sony
VCR/DVD- Sony SLV-D300P
DVR- QIP7200

How many threads do you need for the same question? This was asked HERE and answered, but you seem incapable of taking the instructions given successfully.
Yellow from DVR Video Out to VCR Video In
White from DVR Audio Left Out to VCR Audio Left In
Red from DVR Audio Out Right to VCR Audio Right In
The inset color of the RCA jacks (color inside the silver ring) matches the cables.
Set VCR to LINE INPUT, play the DVR recording and record on the VCR. If that is too difficult then get Geek Squad or someone who understands how to connect components. The connections are also shown in the DVR manual.
I have been using this exact set of connections for 2 years and it works fine.
If a forum member gives an answer you like, give them the Kudos they deserve. If a member gives you the answer to your question, mark the answer as Accepted Solution so others can see the solution to the problem.

Question about recording from VCR to Qosmio

I want to record my old personal Videos from VCR tapes to DVD using my Qosmio F10. I plug the VCR analogue output via a coax cable into the Qosmio TV aerial input and set up the Qosmio to recognize the VCR input as just another TV channel. It records onto the hard drive using MCE but the quality is poor compared to the original video tape. The colors and sound are ok but the pictures are lacking in detail and clarity.
Is there a setting on the Qosmio that I can use to improve the quality or is it the type of input I am using. My old VCR only has a coax and scart output and I can't get the scart output to input to the Qosmio.
Any help would be appreciated

> Hi Les,
>
> I believe the poor image quality is due to the use
> use of a coax connection from your VCR to your
> notebook. I use the scart output on my VCR to connect
> to a data capture card (USB) on my SA30, but I
> believe your Qosmio already has Composite inputs
> available.
>
> I use a SCART to Composite adapter (available from
> rom most PC retailers or electrical shops) and find
> that this gives me excellent image and sound (albeit
> not at DVD levels of quality).
>
> I have never managed to get an S-Video connection
> ion from my VCR to my SA30 to work other than in
> Black & White.
>
> HTH
Hi Nicky,
Thanks for the response. By Composite do you mean RGB output from the VCR?
The Qosmio has 3 inputs:-
1. conventional TV coax
2. S Video
3. iLink - firewire
There is no straight RGB input tho'
Can I use the iLink with a scart output from a VCR? The iLink works fine with my Camcorder.
tia
Les

Recording audio from a DVD

Does anyone know of a good freeware or shareware program for recording audio from a DVD into any format?
iBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.3) 80G HD/1.33GB RAM/ Too Much Music

A nice tool for ripping and demuxing the audio part off a DVD is OSex.
You will get ac3 track - convert them with mAC3dec. http://sourceforge.net/projects/mac3dec

Recording sound from DVD and CD play

I just bought a Zen V Plus. Could someone please tell me how to record sound from a DVD and/or CD to my MP3? Thank you!

Try this:
1. Connect the Line IN jack on your player to the line output of an external stereo source, such as a CD or MiniDisc player, using the supplied line-in cable.
2. Press the Back/Options .You may need to do this more than once until the main menu appears.
3. Select Extra button to start a line-in encoding.
5. On your external stereo source, start playing the song you want to encode.
6. While encoding, you can press and hold the Back/Options button and select one of the following items:
Pauses the encoding. You can also pause the encoding by pressing the Play/Pause button.
Stops and saves the encoding. You can also stop the encoding by pressing the Record
Split Ends and saves current recording session, and begins a new one.
7. Press the Record button to end the line-in recording. The recorded track is named LINE followed by the date and time of the recordin YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS<. For example, if you record a track on March 5, 2004 at 2:57 pm, the track is named LINE
This information can also be found in your user's guide, it's a .chm file found in your installation cd.

Problem recording to DVD from DVR

I am having a problem setting the recording speed when recording from DVR to DVD.
When recording directly from the TV (either manually or programmed), I set the recording speed using the REC MODE button on the remote and it works well.
When I record from DVR I set the recording speed the same way but the recording stops after 30 minutes. I was able to get around this by pressing the RECORD button on the set enough times to get it to register the desired speed.
I find this very awkward (and unnecessary). Is there something obvious that I am missing?
Thanks
Solved!
Go to Solution.

I think you might be a little confused.
REC MODE is only for setting speed. Multiple times being pressed keeps changing the recording speed.
REC is only for actual recording. Multiple times being pressed increases the amount of time to record by 30 minutes.

Any Freeware suggestions to recording audio from a DVD?

If I am playing a DVD in my iBook, I want to be able to record audio from that DVD. Any suggestions?

The free program a52decx takes a DVD and outputs the audio in an .aif file. Search google to find it.
12 iBook G4 1Ghz Mac OS X (10.4.4) Other machine: Mandriva Linux i586

How to convert analog SD video from VCR tapes to DVD

What is the simplest way to convert analog SD video signals from VCR tapes for input to a mac intel mini so that I can create DVDs? Any help would be appreciated.
Owen

not sure about doing it on a mac mini, but based on the costs of the equipment needed to do it and the time, your best bet is to take your vcr tapes to costco and let them transfer them to DVD...
then editing pieces of the dvd's to make a compilation would be fairly easy using any number of software tools for the mac.

F10 - create video DVD from recorded TV programme

When I try to create a DVD from a recorded TV programme on my Qosmio F10 I get the following message-
"Media in the CD/DVD drive is not writable by Media Center"
I know that the media is writable by the Qosmio under normal windows but under Media Center it doesn't work on any format of DVD - data, video or DVD slide show.
Any ideas?
Tia,
Les

Hi
I found information that the driver upgrade can solve the problem.
Furthermore you can check this links. There useful und interesting news about Media Center.
http://www.fstop-blues.com/2005/04/windows-media-center-tip-burn-dvr-ms.html
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/using/DVD/burntvtodvd.mspx
Bye

How do I create a DVD from my iPad2 recorded videos

I have recorded several of my kid's basketball games this summer. I have had parents ask if I can make a dvd of those games to share with the other families. My PC (runnings Windows Vista) does have a DVD burner. I have been able to sync my pics through ITunes, but never videos. Also, can I burn a dvd of my videos from ITunes? I've spent the last several days searching on "how to" but haven't found anything. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

In addition to the DVD burner you'll also need software that is capable of authoring DVDs.
I'm not a Windows person, but I believe Vista comes with an app called Windows DVD Maker.
You might have more success finding people knowledable with it use at Microsofts support site.
http://support.microsoft.com/ph/11732
You cannot burn a DVD from iTunes.
Matt

How do I record music from Itunes to a dvd to play on a Sony DVD player dvp sr500h?

How do I record music from Itunes to a dvd, that shows it is finishing but will not play on my hardrive or on a Sony DVD player, dvp sr500H?

If you are burning a DVD directly from iTunes (a feature which is present in older versions of iTunes but which was removed in iTunes 10.4), that creates a computer-type DVD for backup only and cannot play in any DVD player I know of. If you want to create a disk that can play in a DVD player, you'll need to burn an audio CD, an MP3 CD if the player will accept MP3 CDs, or use some other software.
Regards.

X-FI record audio from internal dvd video prob

I have an X-FI Platinum.
When I try to record audio from the internal dvd dri've when playing a video, the recording skips and changes speed, anyone else noticed thi ?. It's the same whether trying to record from the audio console or another application.
This is in audio creation mode
thanks
Eric

Go to this thread and follow the instructions to get the drivers/install disc for your pci soundcard:
http://forums.creative.com/creativel...hread.id=25677
Good luck!?

RECORDING DVD FROM VCR

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for