How do I record a VHS tape onto a DVD?
Answer
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Equipment for this procedure is located in the Media Suite, HL 166
- Make sure equipment is turned on and on the proper settings:
- TV powered on and on “Game” input (video input).
- JVC recorder powered on; press the DV/HDD/DVD button until the green DVD-REC light comes on.
- Determine length of video to be dubbed.
- Place tape in the JVC machine and find end of the program to be dubbed.
- Note the length of program on the counter.
- Put a blank DVD in the JVC recorder.
- Set recording time on the JVC recorder to accommodate the program length. Push the “Rec Mode/Remain” button on the JVC remote:
- SP = 120 min or 2 hours
- LP = 240 min or 4 hours
- RECORD:
- Push play on the Panasonic VCR.
- Immediately, push the record button on the JVC Recorder. The green DVD and red REC LEDs will light.
- Once recording is finished, push stop on the VCR and the JVC DVD recorder and start Finalization.
- Push “Setup” button on the JVC remote.
- Move to “HDD/DVD SET UP,” then press the down arrow.
- Go to “DISC SET UP,” then push the down arrow again.
- Select “FINALIZE” and push the “ENTER” button.
- Select an appropriate template by scrolling to it and pressing “ENTER.”
- Navigate to “OK” and press “ENTER.”
- Again, navigate to “OK” and press “ENTER.”
- Take your completed DVD to another DVD player to make sure the copy works properly.
Reviewed/Approved 7/8/13