How do I transfer a copy-protected VHS movie to DVD?

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  1. Cartman13

    Cartman13 Member

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    I've got some rare 80s movies on VHS that are not available on DVD. I want to transfer these movies to DVD, but my VCR/DVD combo unit will not allow me to burn a copy-protected VHS movie. Is there any way around this? Not looking to make a profit and sell these; I just don't want to risk ruining the tape or getting it stuck in the VCR so I prefer the movies on DVD. These are for my own personal viewing pleasure.
     
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    moved to correct forum as not a news issue.
     
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    Unless the unit has separate video 'out' from the VCR and video 'in' to the DVD recorder, so that you can insert a 'video stabilizer' between them, you can't do it with this equipment.
    I assume you have tested more than one or two tapes, I found that most of my commercial tapes did not have Macrovision (Total Recall and Disney excepted).
     
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    This problem is solved for a long time
    I can recommend one firm which can solve it. I have found here such site http://xdimax.com/grex/grex.html.
    They have a device - GREX, I heard that with its help it is possible to block protection DVD and satellite tv-channels and to write down transfers on the dvd.
    Good luck!
     
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    You can copy vhs to vhs then to dvd. the copy protection should no be on the second vsh
     
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    I had the same problem - Newer VHS players are made to work with VHS encryption to prevent transfer to DVD!!! I used an older DVD player from back in the 1990s and it transfers fine thru the PC Capture devices. Go to a pawn shop, Goodwill, or Salvation Army store where older used equipt is available and get one, you'll be happy you did as long as it is working order :))
     
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