VCR with AVR-X3800H?

[joethejet]

Hey Guys,

Thanks so much for your help with the Zone 2. Another question for you. I have an old VCR and a bunch of tapes that I still like to play from time-to-time. I'm thinking that I need to get a cable that will convert my old plugs to an hdmi input to the receiver.

Am I correct with that?

Thanks!

Joe

 

[lovinthehd]

If your avr had the old composite analog input (red/white/yellow) that would probably match up to an old vcr type of connections and I don't think there is such a thing as a analog to hdmi converter but not positive.....but they eliminated those old analoiog inputs for your avr model. What make/model of vcr and tv do you have?

 

[Trebdp83]

You could go really old school and connect an RG5 coaxial cable from the VCR into the TV’s cable/antenna port and run RCA cables to the receiver. Does the TV have breakout ports and adapters?

 

[TLS Guy]

Hey Guys,

Thanks so much for your help with the Zone 2. Another question for you. I have an old VCR and a bunch of tapes that I still like to play from time-to-time. I'm thinking that I need to get a cable that will convert my old plugs to an hdmi input to the receiver.

Am I correct with that?

Thanks!

Joe

There is no such device or cable. That receiver does not have any analog video inputs. Unfortunately we are passed the video analog sunset by 10 years.

I'm not sure I'm aware of a units that have composite or component video inputs any longer. So you may have to look for an older unit.

 

[lovinthehd]

You could go really old school and connect an RG5 coaxial cable from the VCR into the TV’s cable/antenna port and run RCA cables to the receiver. Does the TV have breakout ports and adapters?

LOL forgot about that!

 

[M Code]

If your avr had the old composite analog input (red/white/yellow) that would probably match up to an old vcr type of connections and I don't think there is such a thing as a analog to hdmi converter but not positive.....but they eliminated those old analoiog inputs for your avr model. What make/model of vcr and tv do you have?

Here U go... Analog audio/video converter to HDMI adapter...

Amazon.com

 

[lovinthehd]

Here U... Analog audio/video converter to HDMI adapter...

Amazon.com

Thanks, never had need to look for one!

 

[Trebdp83]

There are still receivers that will convert composite and component video cable connections for output over HDMI. Though, they are not allowed to upscale the signal anymore. The Denon X4800H is one such receiver.

 

[M Code]

Thanks, never had need to look for one!

Yup... I continue to be amazed by the various adapters and cable dongles now available..
Just my $0.02...

 

[joethejet]

Here U go... Analog audio/video converter to HDMI adapter...

Amazon.com

I thought that existed. I suppose it will work right? I just bought the receiver so I'm not going to upgrade to the 4800 already!

 

[lovinthehd]

I thought that existed. I suppose it will work right? I just bought the receiver so I'm not going to upgrade to the 4800 already!

I'd more think about if you really need it or can get equivalent results otherwise.

 

[joethejet]

sure, what are the equivalent results?

 

[PENG]

sure, what are the equivalent results?

Get the tape contents convert to digital files is one way that can get you "equivalent result". Amazon also sells those gadgets, or you can bring it to shops that will do it for a fee, if you are not concerned about privacy.

You are lucky if it is VHS format, I have some Hi8mm ones that I am still trying to find ways. I should have kept my Sony Hi8 camera and get it repaired but I threw it out. I Googled hard and could not find any used Hi8 players for any decent amount, before even having to worry about the conditions of the used ones.

 

[Eppie]

That converter box is likely the best option for viewing tapes.

That's one of the reasons I was sad to move the Denon 2310ci to the living room. It did a great job upscaling all formats including VHS, and over S-VHS the picture was not half bad. I still have a bunch of anime VHS tapes that I plan to watch one more time, which is one reason that I went with the X4800H for the HT. The larger 4K display is not helping matters though when it comes to 480p content.

My wife has some family VHS tapes that she wants archived, so I also picked up a capture device. Plenty of tutorials on YouTube for capturing VHS to digital. I have even used the AVR to convert and upscale to HDMI at 1080p and capture that using OBS Studio. If the op wants to convert tapes to digital as well as view them, another option is a VHS to USB capture device connected to a laptop and then feed the laptop to the AVR. That would save from having to purchase 2 devices but is more work to set up and use.

 

[joethejet]

Yeah, I've captured all of my family videos, but not sure I want to capture "The Santa Clause" or other old videos I have.

I'll probaby just by the converter and call it good! Thanks for all your input on this!