converting VHS tapes to DVD using combo units?
June 7, 2005 10:27 AM Subscribe
I am thinking converting bunch of VHS tapes recorded in LP format to DVDs. These are 6 hr tapes I think. I was looking at the option of those combo units that come with the DVD recorder and VCR units. I was wondering if somebody can tell me how do these units deal with 6+ hr long video tapes ? do they automatically break the content up into separate DVDs or can they compress the content enough to fit into one DVD ?
thanks
Most units have the ability to select among a few quality options. Best quality will get you 1 hr, SP (standard) will give you 2, and some have "Crap" and "Grind" settings which will get you 4 and 6 hours of terrible video, respectively.
And don't buy Sony. Sharp, Pioneer, and Panasonic make good decks.
posted by plexiwatt at 4:56 PM on June 7, 2005
And don't buy Sony. Sharp, Pioneer, and Panasonic make good decks.
posted by plexiwatt at 4:56 PM on June 7, 2005
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When I say low quality, we're talking Video-CD quality. A bit less than VHS at EP.
posted by shepd at 11:36 AM on June 7, 2005