Uploading tape from VCR to FCP

I want to upload a VHS tape from my VCR to my FCP...but I don't know how. Do I need a video converter box?

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Starting from the beginning; you'll need to connect the analog outputs of a VHS playback device (VHS VCR) to the analog inputs of a qualified DV device (camcorder, VTR or converter - take your pick). Next connect the Firewire output of the DV device to your Mac. In FCP set Device Control to "Non-Controllable Device" and use Capture Now.
Depending on the DV device you elected to use, you may have to make some settings in the device's menu or change a switch here or there. Read the user's manual to find out how to do that for your particular device ... they aren't all the same. The goal is for the device to convert the incoming analog video and audio signal into an outgoing digital signal that you can capture with FCP or other program.
As mentioned above, many people use their DV camcorder for this purpose. Most DV camcorders (but not all) have that capability. If you have a DV camcorder, refer to the user's manual for details on what settings to make or if that particular model will even do it.
-DH

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>
> I believe the poor image quality is due to the use
> use of a coax connection from your VCR to your
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>
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>
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