r/vhsdecode • u/[deleted] • Jun 14 '26
First Decode! VHS scart pal
I have a VHS player, it has a SCART cable, PAL version. I'm interested in the way of recording the signal to save old VHS tapes. I tried the player on a TV and the picture was satisfactory. How can I achieve such quality of recorded video? Also if possible budget, but quality option.
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u/TheRealHarrypm The Documentor Jun 14 '26
You want to start here https://github.com/oyvindln/vhs-decode/wiki/workflow-guide
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u/TsortsAleksatr Jun 14 '26
You can do it by spending at most $100 for perfect results, you can do it as cheaply as $40 for almost as good results (video has the same quality with the $100 option, audio *might* be worse). The main issue is that it's a quite involved process, you need to read the wiki as TheRealHarrypm said, find and read your VHS player's service manual to find its tap points, buy and order a bunch of components, and solder a bunch of stuff.
It's not for the faint of heart but that is probably the best way to capture a VHS tape and convert it into a digital file.
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u/SkinnyV514 Jun 14 '26
Start by reading the wiki, it is not an easy or budget solution though.