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Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 05-21-2015, 07:15 PM
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Posted By sanlyn
I don't know a thing about analog or digital...

I don't know a thing about analog or digital camcorders. But with any video hardware, I know at least enough about video in general to not make the assumption that all models are equal in all...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 05-18-2015, 09:54 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 35,134
Posted By sanlyn
Doctor Sony is correct. It's both a recording...

Doctor Sony is correct. It's both a recording glitch and a tape glitch. As for that flash, your camera's AGC darkened the image at the brightest point to keep from blowing out everything in sight....
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 05-05-2015, 06:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 20,221
Posted By lordsmurf
Yeah, a VCR that can you afford that is...

Yeah, a VCR that can you afford that is "damageable" may be the best solution on the cheap.

The $170 per tape sounds about right, and that should include the transfer. You probably don't really...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 05-05-2015, 05:25 PM
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Views: 20,221
Posted By volksjager
the white dusty stuff is what was on the tapes i...

the white dusty stuff is what was on the tapes i did.
i had pretty good luck doing it my way, and then keeping the tapes away from moisture
moisture (keeping tapes in damp garages/basements) is...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 05-05-2015, 12:51 PM
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Views: 20,221
Posted By volksjager
a Tapechek machine can clean tapes, but those are...

a Tapechek machine can clean tapes, but those are pricey.

i have been able to clean tapes myself, using a shitty old AG-1960
the AG-1960 is nice in that during ff and rewind it backs the tape...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 05-04-2015, 06:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 20,221
Posted By lordsmurf
This is a new topic, and therefore needs to be a...

This is a new topic, and therefore needs to be a new thread.

Mold is very damaging to VCRs, and it can become "patient zero", spreading mold to all tapes that enter it. Mold must be removed, and...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 04-27-2015, 06:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 14,705
Posted By moxiecat
DoctorSony fixed two units for me; that's all I...

DoctorSony fixed two units for me; that's all I know. I have not been to his shop, nor to Jots, so I have no idea which is better equipped. He's a single guy compared to a shop with multiple...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 04-27-2015, 10:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 14,705
Posted By moxiecat
Well, I had the 8mm repaired in 2011 so the...

Well, I had the 8mm repaired in 2011 so the charges may be higher now. The repair charge was $138 (diagnostic $20) and return shipping was $15. I doubt if Jots (or any shop) pays return shipping.
...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 04-26-2015, 03:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 14,705
Posted By moxiecat
You have good timing, because ironically I just...

You have good timing, because ironically I just got a deck back from Dr. Sony!

I can recommend him. I first used his service a few years ago to repair a Sony GV-A500 (8mm clamshell). The repair...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 04-21-2015, 03:40 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 35,134
Posted By lordsmurf
Mack sells useless warranties. The first time I...

Mack sells useless warranties. The first time I bought a high-end VCR, about 20 years ago, I fell for it. You'd pay them a huge amount of $$$, then learn later that it didn't really cover anything...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 04-20-2015, 09:15 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 35,134
Posted By sanlyn
Use the sharpness control as many suggest, nudged...

Use the sharpness control as many suggest, nudged just slightly to the left of center. It will soften the image and look more like your JVC. You can always change it if you don't like it, but I'd...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 04-20-2015, 08:28 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 35,134
Posted By sanlyn
Like lordsmurf I'm aware that there's some...

Like lordsmurf I'm aware that there's some sharpening at the 1980's default setting, as well as on some of the default settings for JVC 7600, 7900,and 9800 -- in the past I've used all these VCR's....
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 04-19-2015, 10:04 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 35,134
Posted By sanlyn
Yes. Having had two 7600's I'd have to say...

Yes.

Having had two 7600's I'd have to say that there are plenty of VCR's that would be better than the 7600 in some areas. But you should have both. In fact, you should have maintenance...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 04-17-2015, 11:39 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 35,134
Posted By NJRoadfan
For capacitors, I have used this guy in the past:...

For capacitors, I have used this guy in the past: http://maccaps.com/

He can handle surface mount parts without a problem, but you will have to remove the board from the VCR and ship it out. Its...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 04-14-2015, 10:08 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 35,134
Posted By sanlyn
Yeah, sounds like alignment or something like a...

Yeah, sounds like alignment or something like a worn capstan.

But save those cleaning supplies. Whether you keep using other camcorders or eventually get a good VCR, you'll need those cleaners...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 04-14-2015, 04:51 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 35,134
Posted By NJRoadfan
Give Mack Camera a call, its worth a shot:...

Give Mack Camera a call, its worth a shot: http://www.mackcam.com/repairs/what-we-repair/

They were able to fix my Sanyo Betamax deck, so something like a Handycam shouldn't be too hard to figure...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 04-14-2015, 07:29 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 35,134
Posted By sanlyn
Yeah, sometimes Amazon search gives me completely...

Yeah, sometimes Amazon search gives me completely unrelated products. I got my cleaner from Markertek several years back, which will tell you how long a small bottle can last.

On almost all video...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 04-13-2015, 09:18 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 35,134
Posted By sanlyn
I see WinDV recommended most of the time for DV...

I see WinDV recommended most of the time for DV transfer.

Video and audio head cleaning fluids aren't difficult to find: ...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 04-13-2015, 05:51 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 35,134
Posted By NJRoadfan
Capture Digital 8 via Firewire, keep it digital....

Capture Digital 8 via Firewire, keep it digital. The markings on the drum appear to be normal. My CCD-TRV65 has a black locking nut on the pinch roller, but parts can vary during production runs.
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 04-12-2015, 09:42 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 35,134
Posted By NJRoadfan
The CCD-TRV65 has one thing that sticks out to...

The CCD-TRV65 has one thing that sticks out to me, the pinch roller. It should have a black top like the one in the D8 unit. Carefully spin it with your finger, it should not be wobbly or loose and...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 04-12-2015, 10:50 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 35,134
Posted By sanlyn
Camcorder video heads are cleaned the same way...

Camcorder video heads are cleaned the same way one cleans VCR video heads. The major difference is that the video head drum in a camera is usually smaller than a VCR head drum. The video heads are...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 04-11-2015, 08:56 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 35,134
Posted By NJRoadfan
I remember being quite upset when Sony unveiled...

I remember being quite upset when Sony unveiled their 1999 camcorder lineup. My parents had just purchased a CCD-TRV65 a month before! NYC area electronics chains always seemed to carry a full line...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 04-11-2015, 08:27 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 35,134
Posted By NJRoadfan
The format lasted from 1999 to 2005 and I believe...

The format lasted from 1999 to 2005 and I believe the final model camcorder was produced to at least 2007. I'd say the format was successful enough that Sony purposely crippled the camcorders over...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 04-11-2015, 08:20 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 35,134
Posted By admin
You only get one notification per "not visit"....

You only get one notification per "not visit". So, for example, if NJRoadfan replied, you'd get the notification that the thread has a new reply. If I come and make a reply, and you've not yet...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 04-11-2015, 06:22 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 35,134
Posted By NJRoadfan
The Digital 8 camcorders only record in digital,...

The Digital 8 camcorders only record in digital, they can only playback analog tapes. There are no "special" blank tapes, they are all Hi-8 (preferred) or Video-8 cassettes. Later Hi-8 tapes sold by...
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