How to Transfer a VHS to a MacBook

Install the appropriate VHS conversion software onto your MacBook. This will upload programs that can convert the video from your VHS into a video file, such as an MPEG. Restart your MacBook if required.
Connect the USB plug of the analog/digital video converter to one of the open USB ports on your MacBook.
Connect the VCR to the analog/digital video converter with the RCA A/V cable. Make sure that all RCA plugs are connected to their color-appropriate jacks.
Insert your VHS tape into the VCR. Make sure to rewind the videocassette all the way to the beginning.
From your MacBook, open up the installed VHS conversion software. Begin a new conversion project with your software, so the program imports the VHS signal encoded by the digital converter and converts it into a usable video file. Reference the owner’s manual or help section of your VHS conversion software if you’re having difficulties starting the program.
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How to Connect a VCR to a Mac

You'll need an Apple DVI-to-video adapter for your Mac. Some MacBooks and older iBooks and PowerBooks were shipped with the adapter, so you may have one available. The DVI-to-video adapter is a small device that essentially makes it possible to feed a signal to the VCR or any device with an S-Video port.
Different Mac models require different video adapters. The good news is that the adapter is relatively inexpensive. iMac models have a mini-DVI port and will use the Apple Mini-DVI-to-video adapter. The MacBook and the 12' PowerBook G4 also use this adapter. The Mac Pros have a standard DVI port and require the Apple DVI-to-video adapter. MacBook Pro, Mac Mini and Power Mac G5 computers will also use the latter adapter.
Connect the DVI adapter to your Mac, then connect the S-Video cable to the S-Video output port of the DVI adapter. If you have a VCR with an S-Video input, simply connect the S-Video cable to the VCR's S-Video input port. Most new VCRs are S-VCRs. Your S-VCR is now ready to record input from your Mac.
If you are using an older VCR without an S-Video input, you will need to purchase an S-Video-to-component video converter. You also might be able to use a digital camcorder as a pass-through device, connecting the S-Video to the camcorder while it is paused in record mode and running S-Video out to the VCR.
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