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canetoad

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2. Here's the website

Reply to usonian (Reply #1)

Thu Feb 20, 2025, 12:31 AM

Feb 2025

For the converter; yes, RCA leads to output of VCR, little black box in the middle and a USB connector to the computer.
https://www.augustint.com/en/productmsg-90-376.html
If everything is connected properly, the software (both bundled and VCL) will show the device as the line in/source for video and audio. Then it's just a matter of starting recording on the software then hitting play on the VCR, of course after specifying folder, fomat, quality etc

I remember Hypercard from the 80s. VLC would be your best option I reckon. Media menu - Open Capture Device. It's pretty straightforward.

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I got a VCR player for ONE tape that was a transfer from film of my parents' wedding. usonian Feb 2025 #1

Here's the website canetoad Feb 2025 #2

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I'd heard that you could buy canetoad Feb 2025 #4

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