What cable to connect a digital camcorder on tape to a PC?

Reply to Glandu

Good evening,

I have a video or composite input (Red, Yellow and White) that comes from my Hi8 camcorder (digital tape) ... but how and to what connect at the other end?

Is there a cable to connect it to the computer or another solution?

Thank you. Donim

hello be reasonable I clearly answered the question asked: "view your tapes:" it was, no
now to transfer the content of an analog VHS cassette, VHS/C, 8mm, Hi8 or a analog video stream you need to connect the camcorder or VCR or other peripheral to an external “box” that handles the hardware conversion of the analog stream to digital and you connect the box to the computer with a usb cable the file is converted to mpeg2 a format easy to burn and compatible with all players and the possibility of editing with a studio
We connect the box and camcorder or VCR with a S/Video or recommended composite connection (less good) (yellow RCA) and a cable for the audio (2 RCA red, white). For the VCR you need a SCART connection with an adapter or a cable with the direction “out” or with an in-out reverse connector output s/vhs or composite RCA yellow (less good) plus the sound, two RCA outputs red white
remember to select Pal to get color
I recommend the dazzle box either “recorder” DVD only or video HD, creator, see platinum according to your need if you want to “arrange” your films with titles and music
the price of the advanced editing software STUDIO 14 HD (value alone 61 €) provided with this box in the “creator” and ” platinum ” version makes the product interesting
it can also be found second-hand on the web and is resold when you no longer need it
there are exotic products like USB keys and 4 wires, cheaper but beware it is often a source of hassle, from reading messages from desperate members on the forum

the format being 4/3 the image quality can only be judged on the home TV screen the link:
https://www.cherchons.com/dossier/dazzle.html

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