Does anyone know if this product works in reverse - meaning, can I ingest composite video from a VHS player, etc. into my MacBook Pro?
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Very doubtful not that easy the way it was intended. Complicated to set tv on right input unless you know how to get to obscure ares of tv remote
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As far as I know, mini displayPort and Thunderbolt are one way, that is they send video out from the MacBook Pro. They are not inputs. Most common way of importing video is via the firewire connection on the Macbook. They sell similar looking devices like this one that take rca inputs and convert them to firewire outputs.
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don't think so... the video out is only composite video. no very good quality. you may want to look at an Apple TV.
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Actually close to what I'm looking at doing. Recording script debugs from the RF output of a commodore 128.I'm guessing if it can record /any/ video coming on the composite signals then it's quite possible to record retro systems. You'll just need something to pass [more accurately convert or transition] the signals. In my case and probably yours too, simply look at DVD players (or late model VHS units) that have rf/cable/antenna input and composite output. They start at 10 dollars used on amazon and in many cases you can find one down the street on trash day. ;-)I see how old his post is but for the future IF I end up purchasing this I'll post my results shortly after trying it. Actually close to what I'm looking at doing. Recording script debugs from the RF output of a commodore 128.I'm guessing if it can record /any/ video coming on the composite signals then it's quite possible to record retro systems. You'll just need something to pass [more accurately convert or transition] the signals. In my case and probably yours too, simply look at DVD players (or late model VHS units) that have rf/cable/antenna input and composite output. They start at 10 dollars used on amazon and in many cases you can find one down the street on trash day. ;-)I see how old... » Read More Actually close to what I'm looking at doing. Recording script debugs from the RF output of a commodore 128.I'm guessing if it can record /any/ video coming on the composite signals then it's quite possible to record retro systems. You'll just need something to pass [more accurately convert or transition] the signals. In my case and probably yours too, simply look at DVD players (or late model VHS units) that have rf/cable/antenna input and composite output. They start at 10 dollars used on amazon and in many cases you can find one down the street on trash day. ;-)I see how old his post is but for the future IF I end up purchasing this I'll post my results shortly after trying it. « Show Less
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Yes, I just bought a Toshiba D-VR610 for my parents last week, and we watched a few VHS tapes without any problems. I was also able to dub them to DVD-R just fine too. Initially I was having problems watching VHS, until I realized that this unit has TWO sets of outputs on the back. Output #1 has a choice of high-quality video outputs like S-Video, Component video, etc., while output #2 has RCA jacks only. At first I thought I could just use the high-quality component output for everything but I was wrong: output #2 works with both the VHS and DVD player, but output #1 only works with DVD. So if you want to use this unit to watch both DVD discs and VHS tapes, you have two options. You can just stick with output #2 for everything (which is what I did for my parents' set). This sacrifices some of the screen quality but it's simple to set up. Or you can use both output #1 and output #2 and route them into two different inputs on your television set and/or home theatre receiver. With that set-up, you'd just have to change the input channel on your TV depending on whether you want to watch VHS or DVD. That way you get to use the high-quality of the DVDs when your TV is receiving from output #1, but also have the option of watching VHS if you switch the TV over to read from output #2. In summary: yes, you can watch VHS tapes, so long as you're using your basic RCA output cables (included) and have them plugged into output #2. Again, the VCR won't play through the other output jacks like S-video, component video, etc.
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The product, VGA to RCA Converter, works as described, with all TV's that have a "composite" input,that is, the yellow/white/red connections (although the red and white cables are for sound and not involved with this device), and also with TV's that use the outdated "S-Video" input. The vertical color bars, or "stripes" you are seeing is when the converter has no input from the computer. I've seen that screen before on my system when I remove the video connection from the computer first. If you are using the reverse unit, RCA to VGA, then I don't know what you'll see. The product, VGA to RCA Converter, works as described, with all TV's that have a "composite" input,that is, the yellow/white/red connections (although the red and white cables are for sound and not involved with this device), and also with TV's that use the outdated "S-Video" input. The vertical color bars, or "stripes" you are seeing is when the converter has no input from the computer. I've seen that screen before on my system when I remove the video connection from the computer first. If you are using the reverse unit, RCA to VGA, then I don't know... » Read More The product, VGA to RCA Converter, works as described, with all TV's that have a "composite" input,that is, the yellow/white/red connections (although the red and white cables are for sound and not involved with this device), and also with TV's that use the outdated "S-Video" input. The vertical color bars, or "stripes" you are seeing is when the converter has no input from the computer. I've seen that screen before on my system when I remove the video connection from the computer first. If you are using the reverse unit, RCA to VGA, then I don't know what you'll see. « Show Less
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From analog composite to ilink/firewire. Yes it does. I've imported VHS tapes to my computer that way. VHS>TRV350>PC or Mac.
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Not sure - works for PC though. Not great quality and haven't used it very much. Plan was to convert VHS tapes to digital then to DVD, but it is a time consuming task. Worked OK for one project, not professional quality, but for the price - OK. It's sat dormant since then - I paid a lot more for it - around $25 in 2011. Recommend googling it on the net for Mac compatibility.
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I have not tried that and I am not a mac person, but In theory you should be able to plug any HDMI source into it. Whether it be a macbook or dvd player should make no difference. Sorry I'm not more help..
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Hi Kenneth, VHS tapes should play back okay using the Sony SLVN750 player. -Vincent
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Yes, you can. I used this cable to capture media from a JVC to my MacBook Pro.
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I don't think so. This device takes two inputs ( in my case a DVD player and an Apple TV signal, and sends them over one cable to the TV. I don't think it works in reverse. There is a device that will do what you need, however. You need an HDMI splitter. I have one in another room, and it plugs into AC power. There is one input ( from myDVR - or your Direct TV), and two outputs for sending to two different TVs. Here is a link to one http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?seq=1&format;=2&p;_id=8204&CAWELAID;=1329456282&catargetid;=320013720000011151&ca;gpspn=pla&gclid;=CKKHx4CMibcCFYtDMgodzBgAjg Good luck ! I don't think so. This device takes two inputs ( in my case a DVD player and an Apple TV signal, and sends them over one cable to the TV. I don't think it works in reverse. There is a device that will do what you need, however. You need an HDMI splitter. I have one in another room, and it plugs into AC power. There is one input ( from myDVR - or your Direct TV), and two outputs for sending to two different TVs. Here is a link to one... » Read More I don't think so. This device takes two inputs ( in my case a DVD player and an Apple TV signal, and sends them over one cable to the TV. I don't think it works in reverse. There is a device that will do what you need, however. You need an HDMI splitter. I have one in another room, and it plugs into AC power. There is one input ( from myDVR - or your Direct TV), and two outputs for sending to two different TVs. Here is a link to one http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?seq=1&format;=2&p;_id=8204&CAWELAID;=1329456282&catargetid;=320013720000011151&ca;gpspn=pla&gclid;=CKKHx4CMibcCFYtDMgodzBgAjg Good luck ! « Show Less
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In theory that should work, if you already have the EZgrabber I'd say try it. But I assume you haven't purchased it yet and that's why you're asking. What I did with mine is plugged it into a VCR player so I could capture video from old home videos, worked great but you need to play with the settings. Again in theory if you plug it into AV out from any source you should be able to capture from it.
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Having contacted Toshiba and purchased the item, I can answer my own question. It will play back VHS tapes at all three speeds: SP, EP, and LP. Tracking is automatic and there does not appear to be a way to adjust it manually.
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You need some way to kill the write protect either by a "Macrovision Killer" or a digital converter. It will not Dub as I hoped it would. I have not tried to copy a protected VHS through the PC yet.
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From analog composite to ilink/firewire. Yes it does. I've imported VHS tapes to my computer that way. VHS&gt;TRV350&gt;PC or Mac.
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When I put the video on my computer I did not use the USB cord, I used an SD card and it worked fine. I have a MacBook pro and just put the micro sd card into the larger SD card that fits into the slot in the computer.
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I don't think so -- you want the opposite product: HDMI to AV Composite RCA CVBS Video + Audio Converter For TV PS3 VHS VCR DVD