Convert Your VHS Tapes Before They Die?

This artical is intended for the reader to think about there home movies and getting them "backed-up"

If your like me then you may have 100's of movies of VHS tapes. As of July 2006 almost all major movie houses have stopped producing movies on the VHS format. Its so sad that after spending thousands of dollars only to have them sit on a shelf collecting dust. Sad but there are a few options out there for you. Most of the converting machines out there (VHS to DVD) will not allow you to copy your old movies to DVD due to copyright protected tapes but you can copy those home videos without the copyright guard being turned on. But with a little time and knowledge you can use that box right in front of you to get the job done and "backup" your movies.
Your PC (personal computer) and that VCR (video cassette recorder)
and a few patch cords and your done, well not that easy. Please read on!

Here is a video with a very easy salutation for getting this job done!

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Remember the days with the sticker on your rentals "Please be kind and rewind"

Well there is good reason for that statement, besides being nice to the next renter. When your rewind your tapes it does not leave around 8 inches of recorded magnetic tape exposed to the environment, this is why they have that two feet of clear tape at either end. At the same time it repacks the tape and leaves the two spools inside the cassette balanced, the way its meant to be.
Store your tapes in a dry environment as moisture and humidity will destroy them very quickly. Always store your VHS tapes in the upright position the same way you would store your books or the way the library does, this way the tape will not become uneven laying on its side. Try to store your tapes in a dust and smoke free environment. Smoke dust and particles are the biggest cause of fadeouts and damaged VHS to tapes!

When playing back your tapes in a VCR try not to leave it on pause for long or extended time. You are better off hitting the stop button well your getting that coffee, beer or washroom break. Well in pause mode the heads of the VCR in contact with the tape which over time will cause damage!

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