pwf Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 In copying my 2 hour home movie VHS tapes (using Roxio easy VHS to DVD) I realize these files are going to be enormously big. To big for a DVD disc. I would like to know what other people do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 bimicher Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 In copying my 2 hour home movie VHS tapes (using Roxio easy VHS to DVD) I realize these files are going to be enormously big. To big for a DVD disc. I would like to know what other people do. Very few posters so far have this VHS2DVD and so there are few suggestions out there. Since you are capturing from VHS you will want to keep the quality. So I would suggest you split the video in half and put one hour only per DVD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 REDWAGON Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Not sure if the program alows for larger DVD sizes, but if ytou have a Burner that can burn DL discs, you might want to try that. And also a DVD player that will play DL DVD discs. Frank... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Scott O Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Not sure if the program alows for larger DVD sizes, but if ytou have a Burner that can burn DL discs, you might want to try that. And also a DVD player that will play DL DVD discs. Frank... I was able to copy a 1 1/2 hour VHS tape to a dual layer DVD last night. The program does recognize the DL disc with no problem, reporting 2+ hours or recording time left rather that the normal 1+ hour. It seemed to copy well, but them I haven't played it completely yet! As Frank said, you do need a dual layer DVD player/burner, but most recent computers come with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 bimicher Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 I was able to copy a 1 1/2 hour VHS tape to a dual layer DVD last night. The program does recognize the DL disc with no problem, reporting 2+ hours or recording time left rather that the normal 1+ hour. It seemed to copy well, but them I haven't played it completely yet! As Frank said, you do need a dual layer DVD player/burner, but most recent computers come with them. Was this a direct Tape to DVD copy, ie. did you use Plug&Burn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Scott O Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Was this a direct Tape to DVD copy, ie. did you use Plug&Burn? Just plain old vanilla Plug&Burn. I think the problem has been caused with trying to copy VHS tapes that have some sort of protection. The movie that worked was one I had copied from the TV many, many years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 bimicher Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 (edited) Just plain old vanilla Plug&Burn. I think the problem has been caused with trying to copy VHS tapes that have some sort of protection. The movie that worked was one I had copied from the TV many, many years ago. Well, Scott you seem to be first user that has confirmed that the VHS2DVD "Plug&Burn" does work Edited January 26, 2009 by myguggi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Scott O Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Well, Scott you seem to be first user that has confirmed that the VHS2DVD "Plug&Burn" does work Plug & Burn seems to work flawlessly with tapes from cameras or other non-protected sources... I have found it takes 20 or so seconds for the computer to begin to copy after the copy button is pushed. I have the VCR on pause and hit play at the instant the computer becomes ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 bimicher Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Plug & Burn seems to work flawlessly with tapes from cameras or other non-protected sources... I have found it takes 20 or so seconds for the computer to begin to copy after the copy button is pushed. I have the VCR on pause and hit play at the instant the computer becomes ready. You have just become the VHS2DVD guru and we will be coming to you for answers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Scott O Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 You have just become the VHS2DVD guru and we will be coming to you for answers Some guru I am...after trying most of yesterday I had absolutely no success in copying a simple audio tape, which is what I really wanted the program for in the first place!!! I have used the output jacks on the tape player as well as a headphone jack adapter. The computer will make a .wav file, but it appears to have no content. The volume bars on the VHS2DVD show no movement when recording, so nothing is coming in to the computer. I wind up with a file which I can click on and play, but there is no sound. Probably something simple, so back to the drawing board today! I'll keep you posted...this one might warrant a call to Roxio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 bimicher Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Some guru I am...after trying most of yesterday I had absolutely no success in copying a simple audio tape, which is what I really wanted the program for in the first place!!! I have used the output jacks on the tape player as well as a headphone jack adapter. The computer will make a .wav file, but it appears to have no content. The volume bars on the VHS2DVD show no movement when recording, so nothing is coming in to the computer. I wind up with a file which I can click on and play, but there is no sound. Probably something simple, so back to the drawing board today! I'll keep you posted...this one might warrant a call to Roxio. Have you updated to C2009 SP3? - just became available yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 cdanteek Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Have you updated to C2009 SP3? - just became available yesterday For existing Creator 2009 users only. * Creator 2009 Service Pack 3 does not offer any new features. * All updates and features of previous Creator 2009 Service Packs are included in Service Pack 3. * You must own a valid copy of the full, retail version of Creator 2009. * If you did not purchase a retail copy, this update will not work for any other version of Easy Media Creator. * You must be a registered user to download the Service Pack. cd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 bimicher Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 For existing Creator 2009 users only. * Creator 2009 Service Pack 3 does not offer any new features. * All updates and features of previous Creator 2009 Service Packs are included in Service Pack 3. * You must own a valid copy of the full, retail version of Creator 2009. * If you did not purchase a retail copy, this update will not work for any other version of Easy Media Creator. * You must be a registered user to download the Service Pack. cd oops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 gaper1 Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 There is a Service Pack for Easy VHS to DVD http://www.roxio.com/enu/support/easy-vhs-...re_updates.html The Easy VHS to DVD Service Pack download includes the following fix: * Resolve a LP Assistant issue with Roxio Video Capture USB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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In copying my 2 hour home movie VHS tapes (using Roxio easy VHS to DVD) I realize these files are going to be enormously big. To big for a DVD disc. I would like to know what other people do.
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