Thread: front panel video inputs
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Old 07-22-2008   #4 (permalink)
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Re: front panel video inputs
I have never had any problem inputting VHS tapes to either my XP or my Vista
system.
The computer just converts the analog input to digital just like it converts
all of the analog TV signals using NTSC or Pal video format.

"John Inzer" <oobie@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Chris wrote:
Quote:

>> Hi, I have hooked a VCR to the video inputs on the front of my PC. I
>> would like to make a copy of a tape on my hard drive. I pushed play
>> on the VCR but I don't see the images. What do I need to do? Thanks
> ======================
> VHS is Analog...for viewing/editing on a computer
> you need Digital...maybe the following articles will
> get you started:
>
> Windows Vista -
> Toss out those VHS tapes
> http://tinyurl.com/2xzmkb
> or...
> http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...65d901033.mspx
>
> Windows Vista -
> Import video from an analog video
> camera or VCR through a DV camera
> http://tinyurl.com/2ockxc
> or...
> http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...6b7021033.mspx
>
> Using Windows DVD Maker (Vista)
> http://tinyurl.com/6aesvh
> or...
> http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...roduct=3643454
> (scroll down and read the paragraph: Importing analog video)
>
> --
>
> John Inzer
>
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