Recording TV to MiniDV tape? at DVinfo.net

Ben Milsom · March 22nd, 2006, 03:55 AM

I want to try and record a news program straight to MiniDV through my Canon XL1s.
I don't have a recordable DVD player and I don't want to lose quality recording through VHS.

Before I start fiddling around I was wondering if anyone's tried this, or knows of a way to do it? I was thinking of using a reversible scart plug (with an 'input' and 'output' switch)?

Tom Hardwick · March 22nd, 2006, 05:03 AM

What you describe works well, Ben. Go from SCART out to line in (S video preferably to keep the quality up). Have the Canon in VCR mode and you're home and dry. I've often done it.

tom.

Michael Salzlechner · March 22nd, 2006, 05:55 AM

As tom said this works well. Another option would be to simply use the XL as a pass through and capture directly via firewire.

March 22nd, 2006, 03:55 AM	#1
Ben Milsom New Boot Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Posts: 8	Recording TV to MiniDV tape? I want to try and record a news program straight to MiniDV through my Canon XL1s. I don't have a recordable DVD player and I don't want to lose quality recording through VHS. Before I start fiddling around I was wondering if anyone's tried this, or knows of a way to do it? I was thinking of using a reversible scart plug (with an 'input' and 'output' switch)?

March 22nd, 2006, 05:55 AM	#3
Michael Salzlechner Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL, US Posts: 228	As tom said this works well. Another option would be to simply use the XL as a pass through and capture directly via firewire. __________________ Michael Salzlechner

March 22nd, 2006, 05:03 AM	#2
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	What you describe works well, Ben. Go from SCART out to line in (S video preferably to keep the quality up). Have the Canon in VCR mode and you're home and dry. I've often done it. tom.