WELCOME TO CLUB VHS!
Welcome, film lover! You've just joined the exclusive club of people who appreciate the authentic experience of physical media. Whether you're renting your first DVD or you're a seasoned collector, this guide will help you get the most out of your Club VHS experience.
- • A wild collection of unstreamable films
- • Your own videotheekpasje, stop by our store to make it yourself!
- • That authentic "videotheek" nostalgia
- • Club VHS Favs recommendations by us and our community
- • Fun film reads on Substack and cosy film events to join
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5. WHERE TO FIND US
Opening Hours:
- • Thursday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- • Friday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Main location: Eye Filmmuseum, IJpromenade 1, Amsterdam
Mini videotheek: FC Hyena, Aambeeldstraat 24, Amsterdam
Open from May 21!
1. New to DVD rental?
Welcome to your first videotheek experience! A short guide.
- 1. Browse our collection
Take your time exploring our curated collection - 2. Choose your viewing device
TV, laptop, gaming console or projector - 3. Rent the right equipment
We have players for every setup - 4. Follow our connection guides
Step-by-step instructions below - 5. Prices & Terms
Check our (incredibly low!) prices & terms - 6. Enjoy the experience!
2. HOW TO WATCH DVDs AT HOME
How to watch your DVD at home?
The classic living room experience
Personal and portable entertainment
On your gaming console PS2, PS3, PS4, PS5
On Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X
Create your own cinema experience
2a. 📺 TELEVISION VIEWING
The classic living room experience
Best for: Family movie nights, comfort viewing, best audio through home sound systems
- • HDMI DVD Player to HDMI input on TV
- • SCART DVD Player to SCART input on TV
- • SCART DVD Player to HDMI input on TV, incl SCART-HDMI cable
HDMI DVD PLAYER TO HDMI TV
- 1. Connect HDMI end from DVD player to any HDMI input on your TV
- 2. Power on DVD player first, then TV
- 3. Select HDMI input on TV (HDMI 1, 2, 3, or 4)
- 4. Insert DVD and press play
- 5. Adjust picture settings on TV if needed
SCART DVD PLAYER TO SCART TV
- 1. Connect SCART end to DVD player's SCART output
- 2. Connect SCART end to any SCART input on your TV
- 3. Power on DVD player first, then TV
- 4. Select input on TV
- 5. Insert DVD and press play
- 6. Adjust picture settings on TV if needed
SCART DVD PLAYER TO HDMI TV
- 1. Connect SCART end to DVD player's SCART output
- 2. Connect HDMI end to any HDMI input on your TV
- 3. Power on DVD player first, then TV
- 4. Select HDMI input on TV (HDMI 1, 2, 3, or 4)
- 5. Insert DVD and press play
- 6. Adjust picture settings on TV if needed
2b. 💻 LAPTOP VIEWING
Personal and portable entertainment
Best for: Personal viewing, travel, bedroom watching, when TV is occupied
- • Watch anywhere in your home
- • Perfect for personal viewing sessions
- • Great for travel entertainment
- • No need to fight over the main TV
USB DVD PLAYER TO LAPTOP
- 1. Connect the USB DVD drive to your laptop's USB port
- 2. Wait for automatic driver installation (happens automatically)
- 3. Insert your DVD into the USB drive
- 4. Open media player software (VLC recommended - free download)
- 5. Select DVD drive as source in your media player
- 6. Start watching! Use standard player controls
- • VLC Media Player works with all DVD formats
- • Most laptops recognize DVD drives instantly
- • Don't tilt the DVD player, keep it horizontal at all times!
- • Keep the USB drive plugged in during entire movie
2c. 🎮 PLAYSTATION VIEWING
Gaming console as entertainment center
Best for: Existing PlayStation owners, high-quality playback
- • PlayStation 2, 3, 4, and 5 all support DVD playback
- • Excellent video and audio quality
- • Seamless integration with your gaming setup
2d. 🎮 XBOX VIEWING
Gaming console as entertainment center
Best for: Existing XBOX owners, high-quality playback
- • Xbox 360, Xbox One (all models), and Xbox Series X support DVD playback
- • Excellent video and audio quality
- • Seamless integration with your gaming setup
2e. 🎬 PROJECTOR VIEWING
Create your own cinema experience
Best for: Special occasions, outdoor screenings
- • Massive screen sizes
- • True cinema atmosphere
- • Perfect for groups and parties
- • Outdoor movie night possibilities
HDMI DVD PLAYER TO PROJECTOR
- 1. Connect HDMI end from DVD player to any HDMI input on your projector
- 2. Link Bluetooth Speaker
- 3. Power on DVD player first, then projector
- 4. Select HDMI input on projector (HDMI 1, 2, 3, or 4)
- 5. Insert DVD and press play
3. How to rent a DVD player
- 1. Check how you want to watch your DVD at home
- 2. Check the types of input on your device, mostly it will be either or all of the following options:
- a. HDMI - on tv, laptop and projector
- b. SCART - on older tvs
- c. USB - on your laptop
- 3. Ask us for advice and share what type of input you have at home
- 4. We will do our best to provide the matching viewing device
- 5. In case it does not work out, come back and we'll try another device/connection
4. How to return your DVD
Return your DVDs within two weeks at our location during opening hours.
6. PRICES, TERMS & CONDITIONS
The ins & outs of renting at our store
You'll get 2 weeks to enjoy your DVDs. Finished early? Bring them back and rent new ones!
Max 4 DVDs per visit - more than that is hard to watch in 2 weeks!
For each day you're late, you pay 1 euro per day per DVD
€20 deposit when you become a member - you get it back anytime when your rented DVDs are returned to us
For €8/month via Substack, you can rent unlimited DVDs (still max 4 at a time)
Prices for renting DVDs
| Renting | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 DVD | 2,50 |
| 3 + 1 DVD for free | 7,50 |
| Unlimited DVD's* | €8 per month, via Substack |
| 1 day late for returning | 1 euro per day per DVD |
*Membership requires €20 deposit (refundable when DVDs are returned)
DVD Players & Prices
| Type of DVD Player | Type of viewing device | Rental Price |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | TV, Laptop, Projector | 10 euro* |
| SCART | TV | 5 euro* |
| USB | Laptop | 5 euro* |
| Cables for connection | All | Included in rental price |
*No deposit for DVD players, rental price only
7. NEED HELP?
Our volunteer team (hi Eli & Ismay!) is always ready to help. Contact us on clubvhs.ams@gmail.com or Instagram @clubvhs.ams, we'll try to reply as soon as possible.
Remember:
The joy of physical media lies not just in the content, but in the ritual, the quality, and the intentional act of choosing what to watch. And with renting a DVD at Club VHS, you are supporting a local, volunteer-based initiative that wants to spread the love for film.
Enjoy every moment of your Club VHS experience!
Happy viewing from all of us at Club VHS!
We hope to see you soon (again)