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In today's session, we explore essential equipment and setup for converting VHS tapes to DVD. Learn about the necessary hardware, including VCRs, DVD burners, and video capture devices, as well as the software options like Pinnacle Studio and Instant DVD Recorder for video editing and DVD burning. We will cover system requirements for Windows operating systems, ensuring your computer is ready for the video capture process. Join me, Serge Aubin, as I share my insights from over 9 years in IT and 1 year at OLS-North.
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VHS to DVD Bringing the Digital Divide:
About me • Serge Aubin • Service Team Lead – OLS-North • Working in IT for 9+ years • OLS-North for 1+years
Today’s Session • Equipment Needed • Setup and Configuration • Direct VHS to DVD • Video Capture • Video Editing
Equipment • Video Source • VCR, DVD, Video Camera… • Video Capture device • Composite Cable • DVD -/+ R
Computer Requirements • Windows® 7, Windows Vista® (SP2), Windows XP (SP3) • Intel® Pentium® or AMD Athlon™ 1.8 GHz (2.4 GHz or higher recommended) • 1 GB system memory recommended • DirectX® 9 or 10 compatible graphics card with 64 MB (128 MB) • 256 MB required for HD and AVCHD* • DirectX 9 or higher compatible sound card • 3.2 GB of disk space • DVD-ROM Optional • CD burner for creating Video CDs or Super Video CDs (S-VCDs) • DVD burner for creating DVD and AVCHD*
Setup • Plug the VCR power • Connect the A/V cables to the VCR
Setup • Connect the other end of the RCA cable to the Capture Device.
Setup • Connect the Capture device to your laptop/PC
Process Using Pinnacle Studio • Capture Video • Edit Video • Burn to DVD
Process Using Pinnacle Studio Instant DVD Recorder • Capture Video • Edit Video • Burn to DVD
The Pinnacle Dazzle system is one of many A/V capturing devices. These can be found at your local computer store