Horned posted:

I'm not sure this is the right thread but I searched and came up nada so here goes:

I've got tons of VHS that need to be on DVD for size, deterioration and backup issues. Some of them are home movies, some football games, some are purchased movies. I tried connecting my PC to the VHS but while a couple of them worked, the bought movies were no-go.

I've been told that this is due to something called Macrovision. I'm not sure what it is (something to do with "pulsing the VBI"??) I fished around and came up with this to correct this "pulse" or whatever:

http://www.reviewcentre.com/review194800.html

Has anyone direct experience with this or similar devices? Would it be easier to just get a VHS/DVR combo thing or am I facing the same issues? I also understand that there are services where you can send your tapes and blank DVD's and they'll do it for you. Worth the while?

Thanks for helping out.