I've recently had occasion to do this.

1.  Connect patch cords from VCR to A/V inputs on DV camcorder (my camcorder
is a Canon and is designed to include this functionality).

2.  Connect firewire cable from camcorder to PC.  No tape in camcorder.

3.  Fire up DV capture/edit/burn software (my camcorder came with a version
of Pinnacle Studio 9; I've since upgraded to the "Plus" version which can be
found for about $50 after rebate).  Tell it to capture from camcorder.
Press "Play" on VCR.

4.  Drag captured clip to edit timeline.

5.  Tell capture/edit/burn software to burn to a CD.

  Of course, along the way you can edit out bloopers, add music, etc, etc.

David Gillett


On 11 Dec 2004 at 9:06, William Hornkohl wrote:

> Is there a way to transfer VHS movies to dvd's. I assume they are not
> digital vhs tapes. I have some old home movies that I'd like to make a
> copy that will last. I have seen places where they will do it for a
> price if I drop the tapes off. I just thought it might be a good excuse
> to buy myself a new toy for Christmas and do it myself if there was
> such a thing.

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