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Archae

(46,327 posts) Wed Feb 1, 2017, 12:06 AM Feb 2017

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I could use some tech help...

How can a old VCR be connected to a desktop or laptop computer?

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I could use some tech help... (Original Post) Archae Feb 2017 OP

Try typing "connect a vcr to a laptop" in the search box on youtube. WillowTree Feb 2017 #1

Something Like This JimGinPA Feb 2017 #2

Still have mine. Copied old family movies onto DVD. n/t cynatnite Feb 2017 #3

Connecting the 3 prong RCA cord to the back of the computer and then change the setting kimbutgar Feb 2017 #4

WillowTree

(5,325 posts)

1. Try typing "connect a vcr to a laptop" in the search box on youtube.

Reply to Archae (Original post)

Wed Feb 1, 2017, 12:10 AM

Feb 2017

I can pretty much guarantee you'll get all the help you need.

JimGinPA

(14,811 posts)

2. Something Like This

Reply to Archae (Original post)

Wed Feb 1, 2017, 12:11 AM

Feb 2017

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cynatnite

(31,011 posts)

3. Still have mine. Copied old family movies onto DVD. n/t

Reply to JimGinPA (Reply #2)

Wed Feb 1, 2017, 12:13 AM

Feb 2017

kimbutgar

(21,147 posts)

4. Connecting the 3 prong RCA cord to the back of the computer and then change the setting

Reply to Archae (Original post)

Wed Feb 1, 2017, 12:14 AM

Feb 2017

To the output of the vcr this worked on XP way back then.

RCA plug is the three prong white, red, yellow cord.

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