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By Ron Auerbach 0 comments
With so many brands and features, how can you decide which one is right for you? Well this article will help you make a wise choice and get the one that's right for you... more »
By eHow Electronics Editor 5 comments
Today's VCRs offer quite a variety of features. Do your homework before buying so you don't get stuck paying for options you aren't going to use... more »
By Tony240sx 0 comments
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 »
By favefive 2 comments
Home videos have come a long way, from VHS to DVD and anything in between; a lot of memories have been captured and watched over and over again. It is important to take care of the home videos so that they can be enjoyed in the years to come. ... more »
By lisadee 0 comments
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 »
By Ron Auerbach 2 comments
Many cable and sattelite TV subscribers are unable to record one station while watching another. This article will show you how to solve this problem. And I'll walk you through each and every step in plain English... more »
By chris p1 0 comments
Has your remote control stopped working ? Do you need to push hard on the buttons ? Do some buttons work but not all the buttons ? This instruction will guide you through fixing your troublesome remote. You may think some of the procedures are a ... more »
By eHow Electronics Editor 0 comments
The most common reason for VCR problems is programming errors, but many problems can be solved by adjusting hookups or cleaning the components. Here is a general troubleshooting guide for VCRs... more »
By eHow Electronics Editor 0 comments
Any single tuner DVR with TiVo is equipped to provide for watching one channel and recording another with cable and a VCR. However, this feature does not work with a satellite box due to the lack of analog signals. The following procedure will ... more »
By eHow Electronics Editor 1 comments
The weakest link in any VCR is the tape you just inserted into it. That Disney classic you picked up at the rental store may have been played 100 times (and that's just your kids). As the tape stretches with use, the picture gets distorted. Time ... more »
By brownv 2 comments
Cleaning DVD disks the quick and easy way... more »
By eHow Electronics Editor 1 comments
If you rent videotapes, there's a chance you'll get one that's been around the block a few too many times and leaves an oxide mess on your VCR's tape heads. The result is a snowy picture or--if your VCR has a video-mute feature--a plain blue ... more »
By eHow Electronics Editor 0 comments
VHS tapes are damaged by a faulty VCR or if the tape is old and has been used countless times. Such VHS tapes need to be fixed so that the video heads on your VCR or camcorder are not permanently damaged. Follow these guidelines to fix your ... more »
By eHow Cars Editor 0 comments
During long drives, you may entertain passengers in your car by installing a VCR. You can buy VCRs made especially for cars that run off the vehicle's 12-volt power supply and connect to the vehicle's video monitor or A/V selector box. Here's how ... more »
By eHow Electronics Editor 0 comments
If you've got a favorite or irreplaceable videocassette that's been broken or damaged, resist the temptation to try splicing it. A poorly spliced videotape could ruin the video-head drum in your player. All is not lost, though, if you want to ... more »
By eHow Electronics Editor 0 comments
It is fairly simple to set up your VCR to record videos from your motion sensor security camera, as long as your camera has this capability. Some security cameras require a special adaptor for your VCR or a separate receiver. Each motion sensor ... more »
By Dave Donovan 4 comments
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 »
By eHow Electronics Editor 0 comments
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 »
By eHow Electronics Editor 7 comments
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 »
By eHow Electronics Editor 4 comments
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 »
By andrew69pace 0 comments
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 »
By eHow Electronics Editor 2 comments
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 »
By eHow Electronics Editor 3 comments
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 »
By eHow Electronics Editor 0 comments
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 »
By eHow Home & Garden Editor 7 comments
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 »