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This Copier/Scanner/Print will scan and convert several documents to pdf. It will save documents to your USB thumb drive.  You can print from a USB thumb drive to the printer.  It has the unique feature of being able to digitize individual documents to your Memories gallery on FamilySearch.  It will print on standard (8 1/2" x 11") or legal size (8 1/2" x 14") paper.  It will also perform specialized copy projects.   

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Equipment is provided to capture, in real-time, the video from full-size VHS tapes. The Equipment will capture the video and store it on a DVD or 16 gig Thumb Drive.  

 

Please bring blank DVD discs (DVD+R or DVD-R types) also you need at least a 16 gig USB thumb drive. Recommended brands are Verbatim DVR+R or DVD-R 8x, Maxwell DVD+R 4x/8x/16x or DVD-R 8x/16x, Sony DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, TDK DVD+R 4x/8x/16x. You'll need a DVD for every 2 hours of VHS video.

===Preparing to use the Video Tape Converter===

For a successful experience, consider the following:

<LI> The captured video files will be in .mpg and .mp4 formats and will be transferred to the patron's personal USB thumb drive to take home. A two-hour video will need about 16G of USB storage for the .mpg or MP4 format.</LI>

<LI> A MP4 file is a compressed video file, that can so we can put it on a thumb drive.</LI>

<li> A vob is a file that is usually large and can be saved to a thumb drive but sometimes too large unless you bring a large thumb drive. Otherwise, you make an mp4 out of it.</li>

<LI> <B><FONT color="red">Please bring an external USB drive with at least 16Gig or more of available space for a single session</FONT></B> </LI>

<LI> A VHS or DVD can be made into a MP4. </LI>

 

The video conversion equipment is to be used only with the assistance of a trained technology missionary.The video tape can be split into smaller topic-based segments during the conversion - birthday party, vacation, graduation, etc. The result is small subject-based videos that can be uploaded to Social Media (Facebook), loaded on a phone, or easily shared with family & friends.

 

While the digital video files will provide the best option to play and share video memories, a DVD can be created during the conversion if needed. Please bring blank DVD discs (DVD+R or DVD-R types). Recommended brands are Verbatim DVR+R or DVD-R 8x, Maxwell DVD+R 4x/8x/16x or DVD-R 8x/16x, Sony DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, TDK DVD+R 4x/8x/16x.

:*A fully automated projector to digitize 8mm and Super 8 movies up to 9” reels</li>

:*Frame by Frame digitizing for high quality digital output</li>

:*Stand alone machine, no computer, no software or Drivers are required</li>

:*Scans and directly saves digital movies into SD/SDHC cards (32GB max)</li>

:*Compatible with all Windows, Mac and Linux Operating Systems</li>

:*If your film is not in good condition such as dusty, broken, ruptured sprocket holes, misaligned, taped overlap, bent, spliced, gluey or thick, please check and fix the film problems first.</li>

:*Otherwise it may be stuck on film track, or damage/jamstop or produce poor quality or jittery videos.</li>

This scanner is not scheduled and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This scanner can be used for one hour, plus incremental 30-minute periods until the scanner is needed by another patron.