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Convert VHS to DVD

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Bring in a blank DVD-R and signup at the Reference Desk for up to 4 hours to transfer home movies and other memories from VHS. 

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  • Bring in a blank DVD-R or purchase one at the Circulation desk and sign up at the Reference Desk for up to 4 hours
  • Copy-protected videocassettes will not work
  • Smaller videotapes can also be transferred with an adapter or camcorder, such as VHS-C, 8mm, Hi-8, Digital 8, and Mini DV tapes. You can also bring your own camcorder to hook up.

Convert VHS to DVD

Elgato Video Capture

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Transfer video to a Mac or PC from a VCR, DVR, camcorder, or any other analog video device. Elgato Video Capture's easy-to-use software assists you through every step, from connecting an analog video device to capturing video and choosing how you will watch and share it.

This device is available at the Reference Desk.

It can be used with the VCR to copy VHS directly to digital MP4. You can view instructions for how to record from the VCR with Elgato Video Capture. 

Elgato video capture

Camcorders

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  • Use the Elgato Video Capture and the Sony Handycam to digitize Video8, Hi8, or Digital8 tapes.
  • For MiniDV tapes, use the Elgato with the JVC DV Mini or the Canon ZR10.

All camcorders are available for request at the Reference desk. 

camcorders
Available for Purchase
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These items can be purchased at the Circulation desk.

DVD-R (recordable DVD) $1.00
Earbuds $1.00
USB Drive (32GB) $5.00