- The ultimate in VHS tape to digital convertors
- Transfers VHS films and home movies directly to your PC at the touch of a button
- Rediscover and convert your home movies to digital format and save them to your PC via USB
- Burn the VHS to DVD (standard VHS tapes only)
- Watch your VHS programmes on PCs, PSPs, iPods and other media players
- Connect your PC directly to your camcorder
- Can still be used as a traditional VHS player for the more nostalgic
- Work with software such as Windows Moviemaker
- Edit your home movies and take them to the next level -add still images and digital music
- RCA audio/video inputs to archive from external sources like video cameras
- Includes Easy Video Conversion software to customise movies and burn DVDs
- Composite video output and audio line output
- Auto tracking, variable speed slow-motion, playback and rewind
- Capture still images from video
- SCART output to use as a standalone VHS player
- Connects to Windows XP and Vista machines via USB 2.0 port
- Capture video at resolutions up to 720 x 576 (PAL)
- Sends video uncompressed over the USB cable
- Export video to iPod or PSP format, even upload to YouTube
- PC System Requirements: Windows XP/Vista - USB 2.0 port - minimum 512 Meg RAM - 2 Ghz+ processor
ION’s VCR 2 PC is an innovative new VCR with single-cable USB output. VCR 2 PC lets you save all of your VHS movies, shows, family videos and personal tapes directly to your PC. You can even connect your camcorder’s RCA outputs to the VCR 2 PC and capture your personal videos into your PC. You will never have to dig for tapes again or worry if they will work. Your video tapes will be saved forever in pristine digital format. The included software lets you burn your videos to DVD or watch on your PSP, iPod or laptop computer. VCR 2 PC exports video compatible with certain mobile phones and portable multimedia devices. Simply have the VCR 2 PC connected via USB to your computer, insert a video tape, press play and leave the rest to the user-friendly software.
The VHS to DVD convertor is a Maplin best seller. You can directly record your VHS programmes to your PC to store, manipulate and then play on a multitude of platforms. Think about it – hundreds of VHSs taking up storage could be preserved in a space no bigger than a hard drive.
Box Contents
1x USB VHS Converter
1x USB cable
1x EZ VHS Converter software
1x UK Mains power cable
Technical specification
Frame storage JPG: 768 x 576 pixels
90 minute movie in LP: Requires approx 2.7 GB of free space
90 minute movie at 320x240: Requires approx 740MB
iPod resolutions: 320x240 or 640x480
Main Features
RCA audio/video inputs to archive from external sources like video cameras
Composite video output and audio line output
Auto tracking, variable speed slow-motion, playback, and rewind
Soft-touch backlit buttons
PAL version features SCART output
Software Features
Connects to Windows XP and Vista machines via USB 2.0 port
Capture video at resolutions up to 768 x 576 (PAL)
Sends video uncompressed over the USB cable
Burn Video to DVD
Export video to iPod or PSP® format
Please note: This unit is designed for back up of personal videos only. This will not remove copy protection found on shop bought "pre recorded" videos. The act of circumventing copy protection is a violation of copyright law and therefore illegal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q- The specification states it sends the video to the pc uncompressed, but can the the video be compressed to a custom size or appropriate size in the conversion process?
- Daniel T
Answer- yes that is correct
Q- when the transfer has gone through the pc via usb cable will it enhance the picture quality at all or will it be exactly as on the old vhs tape?
- Brian
Answer- This will be the same as the input signal.
Q- Does this work with a MAC
- Jon Bonner
Answer- Unfortunately the item does not currently work Mac OS I am afraid
Q- hi,if the video tape as tracking lines on it would they still be on the digital copy.
thankyou
- allen
Answer- Yes they would it is a straight 1:1 copy.
Q- Does the unit work with Windows 7
- J
Answer- Windows 7 native support has not been confirmed but the unit will operate in "xp mode" within Windows 7
Q- Can you transfer long play to PC
- Chris
Answer- This item supports both short and long play VHS tapes
Q- Is this Mono or Stereo?
- Walter Hegarty
Answer- This is stereo
Q- can you use usb1.
- patrick bernard
Answer- supports usb 2.0 only
Q- Is the transfer from VHS to PC done in real time or can it be done faster?
- g.lowson
Answer- the vcr to pc transfers video in real time
Q- Can the machine download copies of VHS to IPoD Touch direct
- C Tai
Answer- no a PC is required to capture and re-encode the source
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