Copy from VHS tape to PC

[paulgreenhow]

I'm new to VLC so apologies for something which might be obvious; I have VHS tapes with family videos on them. They were added at different times from a camcorder so many video clips on each tape. My problem is VLC doesn't copy all of the VHS tape only the first section? Do I have to do something with the 'title' and 'chapter' options?? I wouldn't know how many video clips were on any one particular tape without running them all through first. Any hints or tips appreciated
Thanks PG

[Lotesdelere]

What is your OS ?
How are you copying your tapes ?

[paulgreenhow]

I've got this completely wrong and confused!! Copying VHS tapes is another issue I have with a VHS to PC device. The issue I have with VLC is copying DVD's ( originally from VHS tapes ) to a PC with the above problem where it is only copying part of the disc. I'm using OS windows 10 via the optical drive on my PC to an external hard drive.

[Lotesdelere]

Try with a nightly build:
https://nightlies.videolan.org

More info:
https://wiki.videolan.org/Rip_a_DVD/

But ripping might be easier with Handbrake:
https://handbrake.fr

[paulgreenhow]

Thank you, I'll give these suggestions a try. Best regards