How do I duplicate a VHS tape…

…Using two VCR’s?

1. Turn on monitors and VCR’s.
2. Pull door down and insert ORIGINAL tape in top VCR. Press PLAY.
   • At this point the picture should appear on BOTH monitors (black and white).
   • If not, pull down door on lower VCR and locate INPUT SELECT button.
   • Press repeatedly to select L1 and picture appears.
   • Monitor on right will display “LINE 1″ logo.
3. Insert blank tape into lower VCR.
4. For best quality, record in SP speed. SP speed is strongly recommended for all on campus uses.
5. Cue tapes as desired.
6. For straight copying, first press RECORD on lower VCR, then PLAY on top VCR.
7. For editing, use the PAUSE on the lower VCR rather than STOP. Cue up the top tape and un-pause lower tape to start recording again.

Cautions and Notes:

• BOTH VCR’s can record.
• Take care to not record over and erase your tape.
• Only the left audio can be heard, but both left and right will copy.
• Monitors are monochrome, but your copy will be color.

…Using a camcorder and a VCR?

If you have your own patch cord, you can use either VCR to dub/edit from your camcorder.

1. Below the large tape door is a small flap hiding the #2 Input.
2. Connect your camcorder.
3. Pull down large door. Press INPUT SELECT until L2 and your picture appear on the appropriate monitor.
4. Cue tapes.
5. Press RECORD on the VCR, and PLAY on the camcorder.

You can make two VHS copies if you wish.

1. Connect your camcorder to the upper VCR and you will be able to record on both VHS decks.
2. You can dub a new audio tract on this unit.

Video Projects

• How can I create a video project and burn it to DVD?
• If I save my video project on this computer will it be available on other computers, too?
• How do I duplicate a VHS tape (using two VCR’s or a camcorder and VCR)?
  
• How can I copy tapes (VHS or Mini DV) to DVD?
• How do I capture live video (in LIB 034C)?

Audio

• How do I record digital audio for foreign language courses?

Scanning

• How do I use the flatbed scanners in the Media Lab?
  
• How can I scan a document and save it as a PDF file?
• How do I scan a document and save it as editable text?
• How do I download and scan images from a digital camera?
  
• How do I scan film slides using the Nikon Scanner in the Media Lab?

Misc. FAQ’s

• How to use the data projector in LIB 020 Presentation Room
• How do I take a screenshot? What is a screenshot?

How can I copy tapes (VHS or Mini DV) to DVD?

* If you need further assistance, please see the attendant at the Media Desk.

Use the JVC video cassette recorder, Dell computer, 13″ TV, and Sony VCR in the Media Lab:

1. Plug in the orange extension chord and turn on the equipment. Make sure the TV input is selected to Video 3.
2. If copying a VHS tape, press VHS button on the upper right corner of the JVC and insert the tape into the VCR. When you insert the tape, it will start to play.
3. If copying a mini-DV tape, press the DV button on the left side of the JVC and insert the tape.
   • If copying a tape from a camcorder, checkout a Canopus recording device from the Media Desk.
   • Plug the output cable of the Canopus into the front (L2) input on the VCR (three RCA connectors).
   • Change the channel on the VCR until L2 is displayed.
4. Rewind or Fast Forward your tape to the desired location for copying.
5. Press the right arrow button next to the DUB button, lower left corner of the JVC, so the arrow is pointing to the left.
6. Be sure the fire-wire from the JVC is plugged into the fire-wire port in back of the computer.
7. Click Start > All Programs > Media Applications > Adobe Premier Elements 1.0
8. In Premier Elements, select New Project and type the title of your project.
9. Jot down this information on the Video Project Sheet at your station. This will let us know that you are not finished with this project and that we should not delete those files.
10. Click on the Capture icon on the top toolbar to open the Capture window in Adobe.
11. Click on the Capture button directly below the image of your tape’s content. This will start the recording process.
12. Press play on the JVC VCR or the separate camcorder. The JVC mini-DV player will automatically start play back.

Once you have recorded what you want from your original tape onto the computer:

1. Click on the Stop Capture icon to stop recording. Stop your original tape and eject.
2. Close the Capture window. The file will automatically be saved to the computer through the previous steps.
3. Make edits to the timeline of your recording and/or use the razor tool to cut out portions you don’t want.
4. Open the DVD drive on the computer and insert your DVD+R.
5. If a window pops up asking which program you would like to open the DVD, click on Cancel.
6. Click on Export in the upper right corner of the screen. Select To DVD.
7. On the window that pops up to name the DVD, confirm that your specifications are checked, and click on Burn.
8. When copying is complete, if you have completed your project, please delete the file as it takes up a lot of hard-drive space and may limit others from using that computer.
9. Exit Premiere Elements 1.0 and turn off all of the equipment.

Use the navigation menu on the left to find information about the Media Lab in the Tech Center in the Library Basement. Information about the Media Desk and such things as equipment (and how to use it), software, and general how-to-use-it type information is here.

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Media Lab 1	Media Lab 2	Media Desk
Laptop Lounge

Regular Media Center hours

Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 7:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Media Desk

Extension: x3963
E-mail: media@ups.edu

Media Desk Equipment

• Checkout for all media equipment is one day, but all items are available for renewal by phone, e-mail, or a visit to the desk.
• Policy regarding media equipment check-out.