How to make DVD backups from copy protected vhs tapes

Have you ever met the situation that copy VHSs to DVD but the copy protection signal keeps me from doing that? No doubt it makes you chapfallen really. Here we will recommend you how to make dvd backups from copy protected vhs tapes.

1.You need a video card or capture device

• The card or capture device usually will come with some software to get the VHS tape onto the HD. Home movies are not copy protected so this next item is for store bought movie tapes. You need a Macrovision remover or stablizer that has to go in the video line between the VCR and capture device to remove the copy guard. Once set up, you capture the vhs tape to your HD. It will usually end up in AVI file format.

2. Converter AVI to proper DVD format.

There are many AVI to DVD converter software you can choose, and here we take the ConvertXtoDVD software for example.

• Double click ConvertXtoDVD icon on desktop to run ConvertXtoDVD.

  

• Click add button from menu or icon to add AVI files.

  

  

• Set ConvertXtoDVD to your needs.

  

  

  

• Click Convert button to start converting.

3.Burn DVD

• There also are many software for DVD burning, and it takes time and has several steps but can be done.