Importing VHS Video To PC For Burning To DVD

[BTB 500]

I don't see it as breaking copyright, I simply want to change the playback method for items I legally own so I can show them to my grandchildren - who have a DVD player but not a VHS player. I often do this with music CD's as I refuse to use "proper" CD's in my cars, as I'v had a few damaged in the car CD player in the past.

Although there's virtually no chance of ever being prosecuted for it, AFAIK copying copyrighted material to a different medium (for whatever reason) is illegal in the UK. Having to circumvent copy protection is probably a clue?!

Ripping music and films illegal again after High Court overturns new law

It's now illegal - again - to copy CDs or DVDs you've bought onto your MP3 player, your computer or other devices.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Larkone]

It is breaking copyright - as dumb as that would seem.