Available in either an internal card or external box, you simply plug the VCR, via its video input jack, to Backer's output jack. The external model hooks to your computer's parallel port. A convenient pass-through ability means you keep the parallel port for another peripheral you might want to connect in addition to the Backer. Run the backup software and that's it. The program makes it easy to select any files and folders you want to transfer or restore with a click of the mouse.
Backer works by converting computer data into a video signal at high speeds.
Special error correction checks and prevents the loss of data due to flaws in videotape that normally can cause dropout or tape fade. Each tape can be verified after a backup session for additional security. I am amazed at all the free computer software that is available out there in cyberspace. Clicking on them gives me an error message. A. Welcome to the wonderful world of compression.