California macrumors 68040 Original poster Aug 21, 2004 3,885 90 Jan 27, 2010 #1 What wires or hook ups do I need to import this VHS tape off a newish Sony VHS/DVD player into my 2009 Mac Mini? Never did it before, sorry so dumb...
What wires or hook ups do I need to import this VHS tape off a newish Sony VHS/DVD player into my 2009 Mac Mini? Never did it before, sorry so dumb...
O old-wiz macrumors G3 Mar 26, 2008 8,331 228 West Suburban Boston Ma Jan 28, 2010 #2 You need a tuner card such as the Elgato EyeTV. Then a video cable.
M mstrze macrumors 68000 Nov 6, 2009 1,915 0 Jan 28, 2010 #3 ...or a MiniDV camcorder or the like that allows pass-thru of the signal. ...or record the VHS onto the MiniDV using the camcorder, them import (basically what I have done). ...or use a VHS/DVD burning combo home player (do they exist?) and then pull the files off the burned DVD.
...or a MiniDV camcorder or the like that allows pass-thru of the signal. ...or record the VHS onto the MiniDV using the camcorder, them import (basically what I have done). ...or use a VHS/DVD burning combo home player (do they exist?) and then pull the files off the burned DVD.
opeter macrumors 68030 Aug 5, 2007 2,738 1,660 Slovenia Jan 28, 2010 #4 You could buy something like this: http://www.amazon.com/ION-Audio-Video-Computer-Converter/dp/B0017PJ5FI As an Amazon Associate, MacRumors earns a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this post.
You could buy something like this: http://www.amazon.com/ION-Audio-Video-Computer-Converter/dp/B0017PJ5FI