Digitalize VHS via XH-A1 possible? at DVinfo.net

Robert Hartmann · June 2nd, 2007, 08:48 AM

hi,
a bit off-topic but maybe you can help me. I just thought I might be able to digitalize some of my VHS tapes via XH-A1 to my computer. is it possible and what would I need? thanks for your help.
best rob

Rene Roslev · June 2nd, 2007, 09:47 AM

Haven't tried it myself, but page 105 of my manual mentions "Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter)".

Don Palomaki · June 2nd, 2007, 10:42 AM

As long as they are not copy protected.

Lonnie Bell · June 3rd, 2007, 02:45 AM

i've used my xl2 as a converter, i'll bet you can use the a1...

worst case scenario: plug your vhs deck into the analog video input, and record using your a1, then dump your recorded tape the usual way via firewire...

best case scenario: plug vcr into camera's analog video input, hookup camera to computer via firewire, open a1 menu >signal setup>select [AV-DV] and turn it to 'ON'>close menu, capture... (never tried - should work)

good luck,
Lonnie

James Miller · June 3rd, 2007, 02:47 AM

You can I've done it, but you have to set the camera to SD not HDV.

Robert Hartmann · June 9th, 2007, 03:33 AM

thanks guys. works as a charm!

Shahryar Rizvi · October 13th, 2008, 01:33 PM

hmm... I want to record VHS video from my VCR to the a dv tape. I can connect my VCR to my camcorder and when I switch to AV-> DV, I can see the video on my camcorder screen. But I can't record to the tape I've put in there. At best, I can see it go into a record pause mode, but I don't think it's actually recording. Any thoughts?

June 2nd, 2007, 08:48 AM	#1
Robert Hartmann Tourist Join Date: May 2007 Location: berlin, germany Posts: 4	Digitalize VHS via XH-A1 possible? hi, a bit off-topic but maybe you can help me. I just thought I might be able to digitalize some of my VHS tapes via XH-A1 to my computer. is it possible and what would I need? thanks for your help. best rob

June 2nd, 2007, 10:42 AM	#3
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,487	As long as they are not copy protected. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

June 3rd, 2007, 02:45 AM	#4
Lonnie Bell Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV United States Posts: 361	i've used my xl2 as a converter, i'll bet you can use the a1... worst case scenario: plug your vhs deck into the analog video input, and record using your a1, then dump your recorded tape the usual way via firewire... best case scenario: plug vcr into camera's analog video input, hookup camera to computer via firewire, open a1 menu >signal setup>select [AV-DV] and turn it to 'ON'>close menu, capture... (never tried - should work) good luck, Lonnie __________________ Lonnie Bell mamas boy productions Las Vegas, NV

October 13th, 2008, 01:33 PM	#7
Shahryar Rizvi Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 134	hmm... I want to record VHS video from my VCR to the a dv tape. I can connect my VCR to my camcorder and when I switch to AV-> DV, I can see the video on my camcorder screen. But I can't record to the tape I've put in there. At best, I can see it go into a record pause mode, but I don't think it's actually recording. Any thoughts? __________________ Current Audio Equipment: two AT822 mics, Sony MZ-RH1, and KE-110CCR. What else should I get for short films and recording stand-up comedy? http://is.gd/kePy

June 2nd, 2007, 09:47 AM	#2
Rene Roslev Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 49	Haven't tried it myself, but page 105 of my manual mentions "Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter)".

June 3rd, 2007, 02:47 AM	#5
James Miller Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sussex, UK Posts: 317	You can I've done it, but you have to set the camera to SD not HDV.

June 9th, 2007, 03:33 AM	#6
Robert Hartmann Tourist Join Date: May 2007 Location: berlin, germany Posts: 4	thanks guys. works as a charm!