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As always, DVD is always better than VHS
Most DVD/VHS combos are now capable of recording VHS content onto DVD.
If the VHS portion of a VHS/DVD unit breaks the DVD portion will still work. It should not be much of an issue depending on how often the VHS is used.
A vhs to dvd recorder may help you conver your vhs tapes to dvd media if you have the right system. I advise you to check with the salesperson before you buy anything.
Play the DVD, with the player connected to a VHS recorder, hit record.
To convert VHS tapes to DVDs, you will need a VHS player, a DVD recorder, and blank DVDs. Connect the VHS player to the DVD recorder using AV cables. Play the VHS tape and record it onto the DVD. Follow the DVD recorder's instructions to finalize the recording and create a playable DVD.
VHS cassette systems can be played on a player that has both DVD and VHS systems. The VHS player plays only VHS. The Player will not allow a DVD to be loaded into a VHS system. Summarizing, A DVD\VHS video player has two units which operate independent of each other.
To convert VHS tapes to DVD can be done with a combination VHS and DVD unit where the DVD can record. Another way to do it is to use a DVD that hooks right up to the VCR or use a service that converts them.
A VHS to DVD converter is useful if you do not wish to purchase previously purchased VHS tapes on DVD. The only expense you need to make is for blank DVDs.
To copy a copyrighted VHS tape to DVD using a DVD VHS combo recorder, first connect the VHS tape to the combo unit and insert the VHS tape into the VHS slot. Then, insert a blank DVD into the DVD drive. Start playback of the VHS tape and press the "Record" button on the DVD recorder to begin the transfer; make sure to monitor the process to ensure everything is being recorded correctly. However, be aware that copying copyrighted material without permission may violate copyright laws.
Converting VHS to DVD will require more than just software, one will need a specialist video card able to receive the signal from the VHS. The necessary software will generally be provided with the video card, however software for converting between video formats may be freely downloaded from sites such as CNet and Softonic.
DVD is such an improvement over VHS that it doesn't matter.