How Do I bypass VHS copy protection

[ComputerWizKid]

I'm trying to convert all of my Disney cartoons that are from the late 1980's early 90's (or older The cartoon not the tape, Duck Tales Rescue Rangers and more) But I tried two VCRS one was a good one a Sony which did not allow me to record the tape onto my computer (I'm using Sage TV and it just says ("No Signal") And I checked all of my cables and they are fine because as soon as I cancel the record the picture comes back. I tried one of my cheap Walmart (Orion) VCRS and that worked but the tape is in poor condition and I would like to use the Sony one Because it's older and handled the tape better. and overall had a better picture. So is there a software solution to do what I want? or do I need a piece of hardware? My Capture card is a Hauppauge PVR-150MCE Thanks

 

[krotchy]

Typically to record the output from a VCR or any other protected composite/s-video source you are going to need a time base corrector. Essentially the output is deliberately sent out slightly out of sync in such a way that TV's and other devices will still display it accurately, however recording devices tend to have difficulty with syncing the signal.

I purchased one at my old job that was the size of a hard drive roughly, and that sucker was 350 bucks. Unless I am confused with what you are doing that should do the trick, but please dont spend that much money on my word alone .

 

[Modelworks]

VHS tapes are encoded with Macrovision.
Its a technique that plays havoc with the gain control on a vcr.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macrovision

The hardware to remove it can be built for about 10.00
http://www.repairfaq.org/filip...NK/F_MacroVision3.html

Also try connecting the vcr output to the coax input on the capture card.
Sometimes that works better.

 

[tw1164]

You can pick up ducktails, and rescue rangers on DVD for $20 a season. I would think about just buying it for the quality vs an old VHS tape.

 

[ComputerWizKid]

I'll try the coax input did not think of that the tapes are not HI-FI Stereo anyway (Says the VCR and the label on the tape, Plus my ears can tell stereo from mono)

 

[Oyeve]

I use my Sony vcr from the late 80s. One of the last with white-clip circuitry. Thats how macrovision works, VCR maker remove some circuitry that allowed macrovision to fubar copies.

 

[Rubycon]

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[theprodigalrebel]

I just want to comment that I wasn't even aware that VHS had copy protection. :Q

 

[Dream Operator]

Originally posted by: theprodigalrebel
I just want to comment that I wasn't even aware that VHS had copy protection. :Q

I'll second that. lol.

 

[phillyman36]

If you can find a Canopus ADVC 100 if you hold some buttons on the device it disables the macrovision. I use to use it for my old vhs movies but i dont use it anymore. below shows you the ADVC 110 method towards the middle of the page


http://www.guygraphics.com/REVIEWS-192003.html