How do I configure Windows Media Center to accept VCR input?

Answer by  JasonB (28)

Depending on your hardware, you will need to use s-video or use a Analog to Digital converter to USB 2.0 or Firewire. If you have a video capture card with analog inputs it will have to be compatitable with Windows Media Center devices to work. Check for drivers.

Answer by  kd97 (733)

You simply connect your VCR in the same manner you would to a normal television. After that, you should be able to make copies of anything that isn't copy protected on VHS.

Answer by  Joe2009 (113)

The answer to this question depends on the type of hardware your Windows Media Center is connected to. If your computer has a coaxial connector, then it would be possible to connect the VCR via coax cable (hierarchy). In the instance your PC has RCA connectors it may be possible to connect your VCR using RCA if it is supported.

Answer by  amitkinha (293)

Connect the VCR's Line Out" to the PC's Line In. This can sometimes be referred to as the aux port. Then, go into the settings pane in Windows Media Center and configure the VCR accordingly.

Answer by  gigo (1706)

There is no possibility to have an direct in put into windows media center. You have to store the VCR stream. With winamp there is a line in plugin.

Answer by  japratt (1687)

In order to configure you Windows Media Center to accept the script you will need to configure the right data.