How do I watch old VHS tapes on old Sony TV?

Can I use vhs converters to transfer movies from my old vhs tapes to my computer?

You can use VHS converters to transfer movies from your old VHS tapes to your home PC. This makes you able to get rid of your stack of VHS tapes and backup everything digitally.

Recycle vhs tapes?

yes. all the components in a VHS are plastic. plastics are to be recylcled.

Should I donate my old VHS tapes to the library or just give to Good Will How would want them?

You can do either one, donate your old VHS tapes to the library or you could give them to Good Will. Both places would probably want them, but if you give them to the library more people will be able to watch them.

What Does half priced books pay for VHS tapes?

Half Price Books pays next to nothing for VHS tapes. Let's be real, VHS is like the dinosaur of entertainment formats. They might toss you a couple of pennies if you're lucky, but don't expect to retire off your old VHS collection.

Are vhs tapes collectible?

VHS tapes share the same status as most twenty year old rusting cars. Too old to be useful and not rare enough to be a prized possession. As a storage medium, VHS tapes are poor quality, bulky, difficult to handle and unreliable. They will never serve as archives of high quality content and they have no practical benefits compared to DVDs. One day, in years to come, they will have a value as a piece of history but they are unlikely to ever be more than a museum curiosity. A quick search on auction and trading sites show that most VHS tapes offered for sale or auction generate no interest.

Does my television set 1991 need to be connected to anything to watch my old VHS?

Yes, a power source and the VHS player.

Do you have any DVD recorders in the modern time out in the stores that you can use to download any of your old VCR tapes besides recording tapes on DVD disc?

VHA tapes are linear, analog recording systems. There is no way to download anything from VHS tapes other than by playing the tape and capturing the content using another recorder such as a DVD recorder. The quality of the recording will remain a typical VHS quality but once the content is captured in a digital format, it can be loaded on to a computer and possibly enhanced to eliminate some of the usual problems of VHS quality.

Does the Sony DCR TRV260 allow for playback of old 8mm and hi8 tapes?

No, the trv260 does not play back old 8mm and hi8 tapes. The original manual states that you can record on these tapes, but that you cannot playback Hi8 tapes that were previously recorded. And if it cant playback hi8 it cannot playback the earlier 8mm.

Large collection of VHS tapes of some old recording From where can you get them transcribed for competitive costs?

VHS recordings have been replaced by digital formats now. But if one needs to transcribe old VHS recordings, one should entrust this work to a company with experience in doing so. Try doing an online search for transcriptions services.

How can I create a premiere VHS effect on my video footage?

To create a premiere VHS effect on your video footage, you can use video editing software that offers VHS effect filters or plugins. These tools typically allow you to add effects like distortion, noise, tracking errors, and color shifts to mimic the look of old VHS tapes. Adjusting settings like saturation, contrast, and sharpness can also enhance the vintage VHS effect.

I am looking for a place to recycle old VHS tapes.?

One way that always works is to donate these tapes to a local school, church or library. Much of the time they are in need of these things and do not have the money to purchase them. You can also try nationalrecycling.com. They help with recycling and actually buy plastics.

Does the Sony DCR-TRV260 allow for playback of old 8mm and hi8 tapes?

No, not if the old tapes are in analog rather than digital format. See the review of this DCC at http://www.easycamcorders.com/content/Quick-Review-Camcorder-Sony-DCR-TRV280.htm: "How ... am I going to watch those [old analog] tapes?... Not here, you re not. The DCR-TRV280 does not read analog 8mm. For that, you need to step up to the DCR-TRV480." Also see review at http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Sony-DCR-TRV280-Camcorder-Review.htm These reviews were somewhat disparaging, however Consumer Reports, in their 2007 Buying Guide, called this unit a Best Buy (p. 233). It seems to me to be the cheapest way to get into digital video with a reasonably high quality and versatile camera. No, not if the old tapes are in analog rather than digital format. See the review of this DCC at http://www.easycamcorders.com/content/Quick-Review-Camcorder-Sony-DCR-TRV280.htm: "How ... am I going to watch those [old analog] tapes?... Not here, you re not. The DCR-TRV280 does not read analog 8mm. For that, you need to step up to the DCR-TRV480." Also see review at http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Sony-DCR-TRV280-Camcorder-Review.htm These reviews were somewhat disparaging, however Consumer Reports, in their 2007 Buying Guide, called this unit a Best Buy (p. 233). It seems to me to be the cheapest way to get into digital video with a reasonably high quality and versatile camera. No, not if the old tapes are in analog rather than digital format. See the review of this DCC at http://www.easycamcorders.com/content/Quick-Review-Camcorder-Sony-DCR-TRV280.htm: "How ... am I going to watch those [old analog] tapes?... Not here, you re not. The DCR-TRV280 does not read analog 8mm. For that, you need to step up to the DCR-TRV480." Also see review at http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Sony-DCR-TRV280-Camcorder-Review.htm These reviews were somewhat disparaging, however Consumer Reports, in their 2007 Buying Guide, called this unit a Best Buy (p. 233). It seems to me to be the cheapest way to get into digital video with a reasonably high quality and versatile camera.