how to copy a copy protected VHS tape to cd or make a copy of that tape?
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The majority of VHS tapes have a switch on them that allows you to "lock" them. It's a feature that prevents movies from accidentally being written over. It has nothing to do with copyrighting. Chances are you're setting up the VCR's wrong. Have the output of one VCR going into the input of the other. Press play on the VCR that is outputting and press record on the VCR that is receiving the input.
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If you need to copy a DVD - first make sure it's a DVD you can copy legally!\nIf so, then the process is simple with a computer:\nsimply use a program like DVD Decrypter to rip all the files onto your computer, and there you have it - a copy of the DVD. Note it's the VOB files that contain the sound and audio.
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Canopus makes some good ones.  I use mine to convert old VHS home movies to digital, then edit and burn to DVD.\n\nhttp://www.canopus.com/products/videoconversion.php
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Buy a Go video VCR/DVD-R component combo. It's easy to use.
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copy cd to hard disk.. then to dvd.. provided u have a dvd writer..
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1. Decrypt the DVD to local hard drive.  (DVD-decrypter)\n2. Locate the audio tracks in output directories\n3. Use another program to convert to .wav format\n4. Create an audio CD using another program, e.g. Nero
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Try dvdxcopy\ndo a search on google.
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Use MS XP pro...get a video card...and RCA cables...hook the output of U VCR to the input of the Video card....U should be able to handle the rest!
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with an analog to digital video capture card. There are cheap  and very expensive cards, depending on the use you're aiming at. What this card does is that you connect your VHS player on it via video and audio input jacks and it records in real time the video on your hard drive, in many formats (usually avi or mpeg). Mind you for better results you need to have a good processor, plenty of RAM and HDD space.\nCheck Pinnacle cards, they range from very cheap to pro gear. \n\nAfter capturing you'll need some software to convert the videofile on your HDD to DVD format. Have a look on the web for such suites.
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If you have old casset tapes lying around and want to convert them into cds then first you need to buy a cable at your local best buy or whatever. It should have 2 identical ends that are like a headphone cord. One plugs into a tapeplayer that you will need to get and the other end plugs into your microphone port. Then you run Audacity, push record in the Audacity UI and then push the play button on your tape player. You can stop it after ever song and restart or you can just let it go (my prefered method) while you are in the other room watching tv. And then use the cut and paste feature to split the songs up, and then you can do some fine tuning. (Fade ins and fade outs if u want, but out dead time, and the static reduction) Export as .wav or .mp3 if you downloaded the lame mp3 encoder (also free and u might as well get that too) Then use your favorite burning software, and you have just converted a tape to a cd for the cost of a blank cd (like $.25) and about $4 for the cord. If I understand the laws right, it is also a legal copy since you own the tape.\n\n\n<audacity.sourceforge.net>  to download audaicty\n\n\nBy the way, it doesn't really matter what you export the files as, if you are making an audio cd (one that can be played on pcs, in your car, dvd players, and all that stuff) the burning process converts whatever your file starts as (.mp3,.wav) to .cda\n\nIf you are making a data disk (can only be played on pcs and some dvd players) then .mp3 is the way to go because you can put about 200 or so on a disk where only like 10-15 .wav would fit
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If you have a DVD burner you can. You just need the right equipment. THese days its easier if you have a tvcard for you computer you can transfer the item from the tape as a avi or other format and then burn it to a dvd.\n\nIt does take alot of equipment to do.
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You can use http://www.dvd-cloner.com or http://www.download-it-free.com/dvdshrink/\n\nThey are both good tools, but I have the registration code for the cloner.
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I highly recommend the SONY DVD Direct model.  This is the world's first external DVD recorder which doubles up as a DVD burner...meaning you can use it to record video streams from a VHS, DVD, or a CAMCORDER and ALSO connect it to your computer to burn data for backup purposes.\n\nIt's ease of use is mindblowing.  I own one for myself and bought one for my father-in-law for Christmas.  It is really easy to use!!  Check out the website http://www.sonyburners.com/dvdirect for more info!\n\nTo answer your question, yes I have used it before.\n\nIs there a particular kind that is better?  I recommend going with a name-brand model, simply because they actually have a dedicated technical support team to assist you with any questions.\n\nIs there a particular kind that is easier to use than others?  Definitely!!  The SONY DVD Direct is the EASIEST one out there currently.\n\nCan store bought movies on VHS be turned into DVD?\nThe quick answer is YES.  However, if the VHS has copy protection, the picture quality on your DVD will be quite unsatisfactory.  Some copy protection on VHS will make the reproduced version have a brightness and darkness see-sawing effect. It will change from very bright to very dark and back and fort.  Other copy protection will simply distort the entire image..etc..\n\nI hope that helps!!
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Copying Movies can be a slightly complicated process if you're not familiar with the programs used to do it. However, once you're accustomed to using the software, it's much easier.\n\nSo here's how to get started:\n\nBurning DVDs with DVD Decrypter, DVD Shrink, and Nero.\n\nBefore you start, you’ll need to have the following programs installed on your computer:\n\nDVD Decrypter\nhttp://www.mrbass.org/dvdrip/ \n\nDVD Shrink\nhttp://www.mrbass.org/dvdshrink/ \n\nNero (version 6.3 or higher recommended, which you can download from oldversion.com)\nhttp://www.oldversion.com/program.php?n=nero \n\nserial number for Nero 6.3\nhttp://computer-tricks.blogspot.com/2006/05/nero-63.html \n\n\n(Note: DVD Decrypter and DVD Shrink are free online.)\n\n(Note: Always try to use a new, unscratched DVD movie disc whenever making copies, as discs in poor condition may not copy, or will likely pass on glitches to the copy.)\n\nIt’s also recommended that you don’t run other programs while burning DVDs unless you have over 1GB of RAM or more.\n\nInsert the disc you wish to copy.\n\nClose any DVD player program that opens.\n\nPhase 1\n\nOpen DVD Decrypter.\n\nClick on Mode > ISO > Read\n\nNow click on the folder icon that shows where the DVD file will be saved. Choose a folder.\n\nNow click on File > Decrypt.\n\nThe process of making an exact copy of the disc to the hard drive should take approx. 30-40min. depending on the length of the movie and extra features.\n\nWhen DVD Decrypter is finished creating the file, you can close the program and eject the disc.\n\nPhase 2\n\nNow open DVD Shrink.\n\nClick on File > Open Disc Image\n\nBrowse for the file that you saved when copying with DVD Decrypter.\n\nDVD Shrink will now analyze the movie for a minute or two.\n\nUncheck boxes for extra audio Languages that you don't need on the DVD\n\nClick on the plus + sign by the Extras folder.\n(This is where the bonus materials are on the disc)\n\nTo have higher movie quality, remove the extras by clicking on the individual files and selecting Still image/still images from the dropdown menu. (You can preview the extras if you want to see the clips before removing them.)\n\nIf you'd like to keep the extra features on the DVD, select the clip and change the dropdown menu to custom compression and lower it to about 50 or 60 percent for each extra.\n\nClick on the main movie folder. If you've removed enough extras, or compressed them, the movie quality should be around 60-70%, the HIGHER THE BETTER.\n\nNote: Target quality is about 65-70%, anything higher than 65%, and on regular size\nTV's you won't be able to tell the difference between the copy and the original.\n\nI personally either remove the extras or compress them to achieve the best quality.\n\nIf a movie is not too much over two hours, or doesn't have many extras, it will copy\ncloser to 100% quality.\n\nWhen you’ve achieved the quality setting on the main movie that you’d like, click on the Backup! icon.\n\nInsert a blank DVD disc.\n\nBefore clicking OK to start the burning, click on the Burn Settings tab and change the speed to 1 or 2 speeds lower than the highest available.\n\nDVD Shrink will now compress the file that DVD Decrypter made and create DVD video files. Afterwards, it will automatically burn those files and the disc will be completed.\n\nThis will take about 20-30 min. to create the DVD video files and approx. 10-15 min. to burn onto the blank disc.
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use jack (m/f) from tape out put to cd input. Then record cd and play tape same time.
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If you can't do it internally on your computer, here's another way:\n\nYou will need a tape recorder with R(ight) and L(eft) line inputs.  A VCR will work wonderfully if you dont have a tape recorder because the VCR sound recording quality is darn near CD quality.  You will also need a "stereo "1/4 to phono plug (RCA type)" patch cord which you can easily get from Radio Shack.  This cord should look like a small headphone plug on one end and split into 2 phono plugs on the other.  Plug the headphone end into your "line out" or "headphone" jack on your computer (usually green in color).  Plug the other 2 ends into the "line in" jack of your tape recorder or VCR.  (If using a VCR the channel needs to be set to "Aux" or "line" in order to record.  You should have it hooked to a tv to monitor the sound - but you will get no picture.)  Simply hit "Record" on the recorder/VCR and play the VCD on your computer.  The recorder should record the sound from the computer as it plays the VCD.  After the recording is finished, rewind the tape to the beginning.  Now you will need to switch your cord around.  Plug the headphone end of the cord into the "line in" or "input" jack on your computer (usually red in color).  Then plug the other 2 ends into "line out" or "headphone" jack on the recorder/VCR .  Your computer should have some recording software such as Microsoft media recorder or something like that already installed.  Use that software to record from the recorder/VCR as you play back the recording.  You should hear it playing through your computer's speakers.  Your computer's recording software should be set (in "settings menu") to record "line in" and in "stereo".  You will also be able to select which format to record in, such as MP3 or WMA or others.    Once you've done this, your music should be able to be copied right on to a CD using your CD burning software.  Hope this helps!  Good luck!
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there are 3 options that you have, \n1. buy a vhs2cd converter, it looks like a standard vhs player but with an extra slot of blank cd, simply insert vhs tape and a blank cd, and click burn..\n\n2. but a dazzle card - it's a type of a hardware card similar to tv tuner but it offers very high quality, mainly for professionals.( u still need a vhs player though\n\n3. get a tv tuner card fairly in expensive, but not that good quality, mainly for home use. still need a vhs player.