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Louis Menchise · February 10th, 2006, 10:40 PM

A film was made (not by me - although I act in it) using the early XL1 I bought used in 2005. The (perhaps only) copy of the film on Mini-DV tape in lost. The film exists on DVD. How do I copy it onto Mini-DV? My guess is to connect the camera to a DVD player, place the camera on VCR and hit record, then play - or do I do it simultaneously? Any other suggestions would be appreciated.
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Rob Lohman · February 12th, 2006, 06:23 AM

Make sure you connect it through SVIDEO, not composite (yellow connector).
It can be done digitally in the computer, but it is quite a task to undertake if
you don't have much experience. So I would first try it the way you suggested
(with my tip above). If that looks good enough leave it at that.

If not you need to invest in DVD ripping software (like DVD Decryptor for the
Windows platform) and then convert that back in an DV-AVI format. Again, I
would try the easy road first.

Don Palomaki · February 12th, 2006, 11:29 AM

Be aware that the original XL1 does not record from analog (composite or s-video) input.

Rob Lohman · February 12th, 2006, 03:21 PM

Good point Don! Thanks for the reminder. With all the "new" models out I kinda
forgot about that little tidbit. Thanks!

Louis Menchise · February 13th, 2006, 08:23 PM

Your replies were much appreciated.

LGM
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February 10th, 2006, 10:40 PM	#1
Louis Menchise New Boot Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2	Help for a non-techie A film was made (not by me - although I act in it) using the early XL1 I bought used in 2005. The (perhaps only) copy of the film on Mini-DV tape in lost. The film exists on DVD. How do I copy it onto Mini-DV? My guess is to connect the camera to a DVD player, place the camera on VCR and hit record, then play - or do I do it simultaneously? Any other suggestions would be appreciated. I hope you check out my crappy-looking, but content-rich website, http://www.BetterFlicks.com. Thanks!

February 12th, 2006, 06:23 AM	#2
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Make sure you connect it through SVIDEO, not composite (yellow connector). It can be done digitally in the computer, but it is quite a task to undertake if you don't have much experience. So I would first try it the way you suggested (with my tip above). If that looks good enough leave it at that. If not you need to invest in DVD ripping software (like DVD Decryptor for the Windows platform) and then convert that back in an DV-AVI format. Again, I would try the easy road first. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

February 12th, 2006, 11:29 AM	#3
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,488	Be aware that the original XL1 does not record from analog (composite or s-video) input. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

February 12th, 2006, 03:21 PM	#4
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Good point Don! Thanks for the reminder. With all the "new" models out I kinda forgot about that little tidbit. Thanks! __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

February 13th, 2006, 08:23 PM	#5
Louis Menchise New Boot Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2	Thanks, one and all Your replies were much appreciated. LGM BetterFlicks.com