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Your VHS or VHS-C tapes can be converted to a digital format using an equipment station in FamilySearch Memory Lane. Tips for preparing your tapes:
Your VHS or VHS-C tapes can be converted to a digital format using equipment in FamilySearch Memory Lane. Tips for preparing your tapes:
*Be sure to rewind all of your tapes. A rewinder is not provided.
*Be sure to rewind all of your tapes. A rewinder is not provided.
*You are required to remain at the equipment station for the entire digitizing session. Tapes transfer in real time so consider bringing a laptop, or something to work on or read while the transfer is taking place.  
*You are required to remain at the equipment station for the entire digitizing session. Tapes transfer in real time so consider bringing a laptop, or something to work on or read while the transfer is taking place.  
*Bring a flash drive at least 32 GB.
*Bring a flash drive at least 32 GB.
*Review instructions on how to use the equipment [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|Equipment and Instructions|here]].
*Prepare by reviewing instructions on how to use the video transfer equipment [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|here]].
By preparing your VHS or VHS-C tapes you will maximize your time and preserve more family memories during your digitizing session.  
By preparing your VHS or VHS-C tapes you will maximize your time and preserve more family memories during your digitizing session.  
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Your video tapes, such as the Camcorder, Handycam or mini cassettes can be converted to digital using Memory Lane equipment.  
Your video tapes, such as the Camcorder, Handycam or mini cassettes can be converted to digital using Memory Lane equipment. Tips for preparing your tapes:
*Be sure to rewind all tapes. A rewinder is not provided.
*Be sure to rewind all of your tapes. A rewinder is not provided.
*You are required to remain at the equipment station the entire session. Tapes transfer in real time so consider bringing a laptop, or something to work on or read while the transfer is taking place.
*You are required to remain at the equipment station the entire digitizing session. Tapes transfer in real time so consider bringing a laptop, or something to work on or read while the transfer is taking place.
*Bring a flash drive at least 32 GB.
*Bring a flash drive at least 32 GB.
*Review instructions on how to use the equipment [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|Equipment and Instructions|here]].
*Review instructions on how to use the equipment [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|here]].
By preparing your VHS or VHS-C tapes you will maximize your time and preserve more family memories during your digitizing session.
By preparing your tapes you will maximize your time and preserve more family memories during your digitizing session.
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Bring your audio tape and micro cassette tapes to convert into MP3 file format.
Audio tapes and micro cassette tapes to be converted over to MP3 sound file format using Memory Lane equipment. Your tapes may have become fragile over time. Convert them at your own risk. Tips for preparing your audio tapes:
<br>Audio Tape Conversion Tips:
*Carefully clean the outside of your audio tapes.
*Tapes may be fragile. Convert at your own risk.
*Check your tapes for damage.
*You are required to remain at the equipment station the entire session. Consider bringing a laptop or other device to work on while the transfer is taking place.
*You are required to remain at the equipment station the entire digitizing session. Tapes transfer in real time so consider bringing a laptop, or something to work on or read while the transfer is taking place.
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*Bring a flash drive at least 32 GB.
*Please no copyrighted media.
*Prepare by reviewing instructions on how to use the audio transfer equipment [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|here]].
By preparing your tapes you will maximize your time and preserve more family memories during your digitizing session.
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Bring your reel to reel movies to convert to digital format.
Your reel to reel tapes can be converted to a digital format. Your tapes may have become fragile over time. Convert them at your own risk. Tips for successfully capturing your reel to reel audio tapes:
<br>Reel to Reel Conversion Tips:
*Carefully clean your audio tapes
*Tapes may be fragile. Convert at your own risk.
*Check your tapes for damage.
*You are required to remain at the equipment station the entire session. Consider bringing a laptop or other device to work on while the transfer is taking place.
*You are required to remain at the equipment station the entire digitizing session. Tapes transfer in real time so consider bringing a laptop, or something to work on or read while the transfer is taking place.
link to the chart
*Bring a flash drive at least 32 GB. Learn more about conversion space here.
*Become familiar with the equipment before your session. For instructions and specifications click [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|Equipment and Instructions]]
*Prepare by reviewing instructions on how to use the audio transfer equipment [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|here]].
By preparing your tapes you will maximize your time and preserve more family memories during your digitizing session.
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*Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 - 128 GB is recommended.
*Bring a flash drive for capture. 32 - 128 GB is recommended.
link to the chart
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*Become familiar with the equipment before your session. For instructions and specifications click [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|Equipment and Instructions]]
*Review instructions on how to use the equipment [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|here]].
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===Equipment and Instructions===
===Equipment and Instructions===
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