S-Video cable inputs
If you have a large collection of home videos stored on VCR tapes that you've been wanting to either back up or share with friends, convert your tapes to a digital format so you can copy and share them. Plus, your videos will not degrade over time if stored on CD instead.
Instructions
Get the Video Onto the Computer
1. Attach the S-video end of the cable to your VCR; input the red and white plugs into the red and white sockets respectively. Attach the USB side of the cable to an empty USB port on your computer.
2. Open up iMovie or Movie Maker and set up "Video capture" by selecting File > "Import from Camera" (Mac) or "Capture Video" (PC), then selecting the video source.
3. Click "Capture" to start capturing video. Once the computer is recording, press "Play" on the VCR.
4. Stop the recording when the computer has recorded what you want, and edit the movie if needed.
5. Export the movie to your desktop once the movie is completed,
Copy Video to CD/DVD
6. Open the CD burning program and place the desired video in the burn folder.
7. Place a CD in your computer CD drive. Click "Burn CD."
8. Repeat the process until you have backed up all of your video.
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