Posted by Netmask on 09/25/05 09:20

Depends on whether the tapes have macrovision on them. If they do then you
will see interference to the video. A quick way to check is to try and make
a copy to another vhs.
You could buy a macrovision blocker - just do a google to find out more.

Technically it is illegal to copy any commercial product but depending on
what country you are in local laws vary a little bit in terms of personal
use or 'fair usage' in the case of research etc. Go to www.videohelp.com for
a few guides on alternatives.

You could as an alternative buy a simple el cheapo MPEG capture USB unit,
Xpert make one for around $60. You would then capture the vhs into your
computer as a mpeg file that could be used to make a DVD right in your
computer. The advantage of this way is you get to edit out bits you maybe
don't need etc. There is a learning curve involved but then a lot of
satisfaction as well.

<ElizabethLErwin@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1127604275.708158.173070@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> Hey! (Please excuse cross post...I'm desperate!)
>
> I have a pretty significant collection of old VHS tapes from the 80s
> that I would like to transfer to dvd for storage purposes. I am
> thinking of buying the Sony DVD Recorder/VCR Combo (RDR-VX515)since it
> offers multi-format playback. SO my question concerns copyright. Will
> this machine be able to dub these tapes since they are copyrighted? The
> ad for it says it will transfer non-copyrighted materials but I'm not
> sure if that is accurate or just for legal purposes. I am woefully
> ignorant in this arena and would love to hear any and all feedback
> (especially if you have this item or can recommend a better dubber)
>
> Thanks!
> Liz
>

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