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05-02-2006, 03:15 PM
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I am trying to convert some old VHS tapes. They are from the 30's, and I am surprised that they have copyright protection. My DVD recorder says that "this material is copyright protected" and won't let me convert it. How would you fix this? I am using a Toshiba VCR and Panasonic DVD recorder.

If I cannot resolve this issue, I would gladly pay for the service of transferring the tapes to DVDs. I have four different movies to transer.

Your anticipated help is much appreciated,
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05-02-2006, 03:23 PM
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I have emailed you, it might just be the age of the tapes and the signal coming across as what the DVD recorder interprets as copy protection (iffy signal, tape errors, etc)
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05-03-2006, 05:43 PM
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Btw Daniel this is what you need to remove copyguard from vhs.

Its on sale 18.95

http://www.mcminone.com/product.asp?...5Fid=80%2D4280
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05-04-2006, 03:20 AM
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hi cp32, will this also work between dvd players and recorders? just wondered. thanks
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05-04-2006, 10:53 AM
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I have one of those, if somebody wants it for $15. But be aware I could never get it to do very much. It's a far cry from a TBC.

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05-04-2006, 11:10 AM
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It works with most stand alone DVDrecorders.

Works with Panasonic , Rca , liteon , Zenith. I couldnt say for sure about any other model.

LS, you can adjust the setting inside with a flat head screw driver. Turn it to 1 O' clock position.


Thats the best setting for Disney Tapes etc Also work with DVDs Good results too

No not pro gear. It will do the job without having to spend 60 & up for TBC.
Poor mans method lmao !

I used it on a rental of Videos in Raw . Which you liked .
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05-04-2006, 11:32 AM
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Alright, well, I have it for $15 (plus whatever shipping or fees).
I own two full TBCs, so I don't need this thing.

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05-04-2006, 04:24 PM
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hi LS, sent you an email. lmk. thanks
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05-05-2006, 03:06 AM
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Years ago, another person recommended that nifty little box to me. Ebay has lots of them. Here's one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/DIGITAL-VIDEO-ST...QQcmdZViewItem

Works great! It only needs a new 9 volt battery once every six months or so.

The only tapes that I haven't been able to copy were ones that I've gotten from "Starz" channel, which I assume is because of the strong macrovisioning in them.
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05-05-2006, 08:51 AM
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Yip, thats what this is & ls has
http://www.mcminone.com/product.asp?...5Fid=80%2D4280

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05-17-2006, 03:30 PM
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I got one of those $20 specials for the sole purpose of converting a VHS copy of "Man from the 25th Century" to DVD. My JVC DVDR refused to copy it due to copyrigted material. That little box did nothing but lighten my wallet. Be warned, success is not guaranteed!
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05-17-2006, 04:11 PM
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jAY, it dont work with all recorders.. but it does with most.

Grab yourself a TBC or detailer.
I think that's what LS & mark use for their tapes :0
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05-18-2006, 02:22 PM
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When you only have a few tapes, consider paying somebody to do it for you, cheaper than a TBC.

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05-22-2006, 03:03 AM
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quote:Originally posted by lordsmurf

When you only have a few tapes, consider paying somebody to do it for you, cheaper than a TBC.
I agree You got that right.
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06-21-2006, 07:04 PM
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What is a TBC? I have a bunch of tapes I need to convert.
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06-21-2006, 11:36 PM
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Time Base Corrector. Here's a decent article on their use.

http://www.questronix.com.au/info/info_tbc.htm

(the other one I posted was waaaay too old)
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06-22-2006, 12:47 AM
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http://www.datavideo.us/products/tbc_3000_main_page.htm

i got one of those. adding to the full frame TBC, it has contrast & colour gain.

HOWEVER, there was still 1 old commercial vhs that it only partially helped. for this particular tape, due to heavy macrovision, the TBC could only manage blacked out top half, meaning the image starts halfway down the screen, and also not that stable!

if i get a chance, i'll post an image.

so be warned that if you go down the TBC route, there is NO GUARANTEE that it will defeat the macrovision and give you rock solid images/feeds.

but i suppose for $20, you simply can't go wrong?....
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06-22-2006, 02:28 AM
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What about going the cmacorder route and just uploading it in to your computer?
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06-22-2006, 02:37 AM
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nope. won't do. unless said camcorder has a built in full frame TBC which i doubt.

unless your source is perfect, ie no scratches, warped tape due to wear & tear, taped on excellent quality svhs recorder, and doesn't have macrovision protection, then maybe.

at best you'll get enough of the video through to the computer with just a few dropped frames.

at worst, well you'll drop so many frames and the rest will roll, be off colour, audio & video out of synch etc, that it will become unbearable to watch.

all depends on what you have to begin with and what you're willing to put up with.

one last thing, even after spending a decent amount of money, it still may look like a pile of crap. if the source isn't good, fergit it!
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06-22-2006, 08:10 AM
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Stubborn men Get the Video stablizer RX II works great for me been using those for years.
It defeats all macrovision on VHS including Disney. Just go Vhs to Vhs then convert to dvd.
If it dont work with your dvdrecorder. That's what I do. 100 percent successful everytime
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