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How to clean Digital video disks (DVD's)

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Cleaning DVD disks the quick and easy way... more »

How to Connect a DVD or VCR to a Convertor Box

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On February 17, 2009, over the air analog broadcasting will no longer available, and all over the air broadcasts will be in digital format. Some TV owners will need to install a digital to analog converter box to be able to view this new digital ... more »

How to Connect a DVD Player to an Older Television

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If you have an older T.V. with only coaxial inputs here are some options to connect newer devices such as a DVD player... more »

How to Connect a DVD/VCR Dual Recorder to a Satellite Receiver

By Dave Donovan

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The introduction of DVDs to home entertainment has probably been one of the biggest innovations in the last 20 years. It inevitably changed the way we watched, and listened to, our favorite films. Since the first publicly released DVD, the film ... more »

How to Convert VHS Tapes Onto DVDs

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this is how to convert vhs to a dvd.. more »

How to Program a VCR

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Programming a VCR is a notoriously complicated task. Each brand of VCR is different, and a few brands are easier to program than others. Here are general guidelines for setting any VCR... more »

How to Buy a Video Capture Card

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You use a video capture card to get analog video from a camcorder or VCR onto your computer (that is, to digitize the video) or to transfer video from a digital camcorder to your computer. Consumer video capture cards cost between $200 and ... more »

How to Connect a Satellite Receiver to a VCR

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For those of us who have not moved to the newer model satellite receivers with DVR we still need to record shows the old-fashioned way...with our VCR. These step-by-step instructions will make connecting the receiver and vcr to the television ... more »

How to Dub a Camcorder Recording to VCR

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VHS tapes aren’t complete dinosaurs…yet. And since camcorder cassettes can still be a little pricey, to get the most for your money, it’s not a bad idea to dub your camcorder recordings to VHS. Not only will you have an easily viewable copy of ... more »

How to Fix a VCR Cable Connection

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VCRs are famous for the blinking digital clocks that no one ever gets around to setting. An even more basic function that stymies otherwise well-educated people is how to connect the recorder and the TV to a cable hookup so that it works the way ... more »

How to Hook Up a VCR

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Connecting a VCR to a television need not be a troublesome task. Think of the VCR as a component that is going between the television's antenna or cable system and the television... more »

How to transfer home Video cassetes (VHS) to DVD

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Getting fed up of old VHS and want to save all those old/funny/enjoyable and happy moments of your life?? Well with a bit of interest you can live those moments again on a DVD... more »

How to Buy a VCR

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Have you shopped for a VCR lately? Models that are comparable to units that cost hundreds of dollars a few years ago now are available for as little as $50. Maybe you don't have to replace all of those VHS movies with DVDs right away after all... more »

How to Clean a VCR or Television

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Here are some basic steps for cleaning a VCR or television, which is important in the maintenance of these two much-used machines. You can extend the life of home electronics by keeping them clean... more »

How to Diagnose VCR Problems

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VCRs today are smaller, lighter and smarter, but they still have a heck of a lot of moving parts, and they suffer mightily if a child tries to load a peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwich into them. Follow these steps to keep your VCR in good health... more »

How to Clear up VCR Reception

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If you are watching "snow" on your television screen during a VCR movie and it isn't a winter scene, you have a problem with VCR reception. Before you throw the VCR away, there are some simple things to check that could solve the problem... more »

How to connecting my VCR between my TV and my DVD player

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It's not a good idea to route the video from your DVD player through your VCR. Most movies use Macrovision protection (see 1.11), which affects VCRs and causes problems such as a repeated darkening and lightening of the picture... more »

How to Convert Beta Tapes to VHS

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Sony Corporation introduced the Beta videocassette recorder (VCR) in 1975. The Video Home System (VHS) was introduced in 1976 as a direct competitor to the Beta. While Beta technology is considered superior to VHS, intensive marketing of VHS ... more »

How to Diagnose VCR Problems

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VCRs today are smaller, lighter and smarter, but they still have a heck of a lot of moving parts, and they suffer mightily if a child tries to load a peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwich into them. Follow these steps to keep your VCR in good health... more »

How to Do Preventive Maintenance for a VCR

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Preventive maintenance for a VCR is a good investment since once a problem occurs you would need to take the machine to an authorized service center. Here are some very helpful and simple guidelines... more »

How to Play VHS on a Computer

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Maybe your TV currently isn't working or its connection to your old VCR has gone bad--especially the RCA connection for better quality. Whatever the case, it is possible to connect your VCR to your computer so you can play the VHS images on your ... more »

How to Record Over An Old VHS

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If you've ever seen something on television but didn't have a tivo or a blank tape, here is a way you can still record the show you want... more »

How to Adjust the Tracking on a VCR

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When you put a video tape into a VCR, you might notice that the picture jumps or skips around. If this happens, you'll need to adjust the tracking to change the heads or spools on the tape and get it working properly. There are a few ways you can ... more »

How to Choose the Best Recorder to Use With a Home Security System

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Home security cameras increase in popularity every year. As crime increases, people feel strongly lead to increase security in their homes for the sake of their families and personal property. When doing research on home security systems, many ... more »

How to Choose the Right VCR to Use With a Home Security Camera

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Home security cameras increase in popularity every year. As crime increases, people feel strongly lead to increase security in their homes for the sake of their families and personal property. When doing research on home security systems, many ... more »

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