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How to Copy a Mini DV to a Tape

A Mini DV tape is the normal format that most digital camcorders use today. They are cheap and quick to use during the editing process. Copying a Mini DV to tape is quicker than editing when you just want to get your footage onto a watchable copy on your VCR and TV. Transferring from your Mini DV camcorder to a VCR tape should take only as long as the footage you wish to transfer.

Things You'll Need

  • A/V cables (Should come with the Camcorder from output to VCR)
  • VHS tape
  • VCR
  • Camcorder
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Instructions

    • 1

      Plug your camcorder A/V cables into your camera and VCR. The 3mm end plugs into the output of the camcorder while the red and white A/V plugs go into the input nodules with the same color in the VCR.

    • 2

      Turn on the VCR, camcorder and TV. Switch the camcorder to the "Play" option. The image of what you want to record should be on the screen.

    • 3

      Push a VHS tape into the VCR. Click the "Play" button on your camcorder and then hit "Record" very quickly on the VCR. This will begin the recording process.

    • 4

      Run the tape as long as you want to record what's on your camcorder. Once you've transferred everything you want onto the VHS tape, hit "Stop" on the VCR.

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