How to Copy & Convert Macrovision Encrypted VHS Tapes to DVD
- 1). Clean your VCR thoroughly. Use a VCR cleaning tape to clear the heads of any dust or dirt. Open the case of the VCR and clean any dust from the circuit boards that may drift into the video tape. Also clean any tapes that you plan on transferring to ensure the best possible image. Connect your VCR with the composite cables to a television and play back a tape. Check the image for any jumpiness, static or other problems. Clean the VCR again if you see any.
- 2). Connect your VCR to your device, and then to your DVD recorder, using the composite cables. Connect a television to the VCR and the DVD player. The first television will show you the signal being sent out, and the second will show you the signal being recorded. Test your converter by recording to disc using a test tape with Macrovision. If you see jumpiness or other problems, press firmly on the cable connectors to make a better connection.
- 3). Play back your VHS tape and adjust the tracking, color and playback speed to ensure a proper recording. Record the tape to disc from the beginning. Do not fast-forward or rewind the tape at any point. Do not attempt to record more than one tape on a disc. Once the recording is complete, take it to another DVD player and test the playback. If you are not happy with the image, make a new recording with a second disc.
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