Dubbing from VHS tape to DVD
(copying an entire tape)
Copying media without the copyright owner’s express written permission is illegal and is prohibited on Carthage College equipment! See details at the bottom of this message.
Equipment for this procedure is located in the Media Suite, HL 166
TV powered on and on “Game” input (video input)
JVC recorder powered on; press the DV/HDD/DVD button until the green DVD-REC light comes on
Place tape in the JVC machine and find end of the program to be dubbed
Note the length of program on the counter
Put a blank DVD in the JVC recorder.
SP = 120 min or 2 hours
LP = 240 min or 4 hours
Push play on the Panasonic VCR
Immediately, push the record button on the JVC Recorder. The green DVD and red REC LEDs will light.
Push “Setup” button on the JVC remote.
Move to “HDD/DVD SET UP”, then press the down arrow.
Go to “DISC SET UP”, then push the down arrow again.
Select “FINALIZE” and push the “ENTER” button.
Select an appropriate template by scrolling to it and pressing “ENTER”
Navigate to “OK” and press “ENTER”
Again, navigate to “OK” and press “ENTER”
Last Updated
3rd of May, 2012