VCR to DVD

[John]

Any experiences with a USB connected device to connect to the old VCR to allow me to create DVDs? Any recommendations?

[Vortex2]

Yes.

Pinnacle Dazzle. I bought one from eBay.

You can buy these with various DVD write software applications. I have used use "Pinnacle Studio" (purchased separately) to edit old videos and movies to PC files and/or DVD.

The Dazzle interface does what it says on the tin, presenting the VCR to the PC as if it was a camera.

I guess you could use this with Windows Movie Maker to edit and make DVD's as well.

D

[the realfictitious]

I'm sure it can be done using a dvd recorder if that suits you instead..I think it would be a lot simpler and give you better results .

[Vortex2]

Dazzle DVD Recorder is 39 quid in PC World.

[Bruce]

The results from Dazzle (a USB device) are superb. I have tried connecting a VCR to a recordable DVD via SCART and the results were nowhere near as good.

There's a more expensive Dazzle with some good video editing software which helps create better DVDs. The picture quality is identical but there is better management and more control of chapters, etc.

[Lobster]

I've certainly done it that way without problems. Basic though - simply switching on the VCR, then hitting the DVD recorder's record and stop buttons as I see fit: ie, no pretty front end menu on the DVD or editing of the video, both of which are possible (if required) if you do it via a PC.

David

[geoff]

I can edit, create chapters etc with my HDD/DVD recorder