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Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 11-04-2012, 11:54 AM
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Posted By pete
Buying an AVT-8710 TBC from BZB Express?

Hi all

I am needing to get hold of an AVT 8710 TBC to complete the list of equipment i need , to do some good quality conversions of old vhs tapes i have .

As i am based in Cape Town , South...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 10-06-2012, 09:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,618
Posted By pete
I think im going to try and watch the used market...

I think im going to try and watch the used market on digital faq , to find a used avt 8710 tbc , as i would rather buy from someone who has a working tbc than take the chance on a new unit that...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 10-05-2012, 10:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,618
Posted By pete
okay thanks for help , i think i must probably...

okay thanks for help , i think i must probably look into getting a full frame tbc , my preference would be avt 8710 , cheaper and has limited proc amp included . But there is the issue of not...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 10-05-2012, 08:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,618
Posted By pete
okay so update is that i managed to find an...

okay so update is that i managed to find an svideo input on a 2nd hand store tv , not far from where i live , and so tested on that screen , color worked fine completely when going straight into tv...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 10-05-2012, 06:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,618
Posted By pete
Okay , ill have to hund around as svideo was...

Okay , ill have to hund around as svideo was never very common in South Africa Some additional info. At this stage i dont have an external tbc running in my system , Also i popped another tape...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 10-05-2012, 05:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,618
Posted By pete
i dont really have the cables to plug into my tv...

i dont really have the cables to plug into my tv , as as far as i can tell i only have svideo out on back of vcr , well scart as well , and my tv only takes composite , vga , hdmi , it doesnt take...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 10-05-2012, 05:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,578
Posted By pete
Got my vcr and packaging was excellent , havent...

Got my vcr and packaging was excellent , havent tested it properly yet but vcr looks great and in excellent condition , i will report back further as i test the actual machine itself .
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 10-05-2012, 04:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,618
Posted By pete
Color Loss when turning on TBC on JVC 7600EU VCR ?

Hi All

Basic setup windows xp pentium 4 1.5 ghz ram ati aiw 9600 card
JVC hrs 7600 EU
capturing to mpeg old vhs tapes


A strange problem is occurring when i engage the tbc on my jvc vcr ...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 09-09-2012, 01:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,578
Posted By pete
Decided to purchase VCR 7600EU

Hi guys made a decision for a high end vcr i was looking for.

I went with JVC hrs7600eu from www.vcr-shop.nl (http://www.vcr-shop.nl) , it cost 175 Euro for the machine 65Euro shipping and then...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 09-04-2012, 02:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,578
Posted By pete
okay i think i am going to probably go with...

okay i think i am going to probably go with http://www.vcr-shop.nl/. , if they can convince me everything will be packed properly for long distance travel and it can be insured . Just to check ,...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 09-03-2012, 01:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,578
Posted By pete
thanks will browse , i am coming across quite a...

thanks will browse , i am coming across quite a few philips vcr's with tbc , with some claims of being jvc clones . I dont see phillips mentioned al ot on this site. Is there some value in finding a...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 09-03-2012, 12:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,578
Posted By pete
thanks guys i appreciate the recommendations , i...

thanks guys i appreciate the recommendations , i feel like i am getting a much better picture of how this whole process goes down . Also living in Cape Town , SA , its an absolute must that the...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 09-02-2012, 02:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,578
Posted By pete
thanks guys , okay that clears up a few...

thanks guys , okay that clears up a few misperceptions on my part. Im really wanting to get my hands on a good vcr to start converting properly but there seems to be quite a bit of risk in the whole...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 09-02-2012, 10:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,578
Posted By pete
pal (I) standard

Great , cause i just found this vcr below which is an EU model .

Once you've tested the tape wouldn't mind your opinion on this model as these guys do ship to South Africa it seems.
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Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 09-02-2012, 10:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,578
Posted By pete
I dont mind doing that as a last resort , but im...

I dont mind doing that as a last resort , but im sure this issue must have come up somewhere before .

We used the same standard as the UK , so im sure someone in this forum can validate whether...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 09-02-2012, 10:03 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,578
Posted By pete
finding a pal (I) compatible vcr for tape conversion

Well i got my hands on an old JVC 5950EU about a month ago and tested some tapes and it wasnt reading them . It is possible that the machine had another fault , but as far as i can tell it is a...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 09-02-2012, 08:36 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,578
Posted By pete
oh and my present equipment setup is ...

oh and my present equipment setup is

Hardware
PC Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU3.2GHZ
1.5gb ram
ATI RADEON 9600 128MB AIW PAL AGP VIDEO TUNER CARD
LG GC 280SW VCR or Samsung SV667l VCR
Software...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 09-02-2012, 08:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,578
Posted By pete
Hi guys I have searched hi and low for a...

Hi guys

I have searched hi and low for a good hi end vcr (JVC 7600+) hence my questions below and i am really not having much luck , bearing in mind that it needs to play (pal I) as i am based...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 08-24-2012, 04:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,578
Posted By pete
thanks , sorry i didn't see that for some reason....

thanks , sorry i didn't see that for some reason.

I also wanted to ask a question around the Blaupunkt Video Recorder S-VHS HiFi RTV-950 , it is listed on the best buy guide , but just wanted to...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 08-24-2012, 04:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,578
Posted By pete
Is the JVC HRS9600 VCR best for converting old VHS tapes?

Was just wondering if anybody could offer advice on the quality of this machine for making vhs conversions of old tapes. I dont see it on any recommended list but seems to come from a good range of...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 08-21-2012, 10:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,835
Posted By pete
Quality of a Panasonic VCR, model NV-HD680AM, for converting tapes?

Panasonic VCR model: NV-HD680AM

Can anyone offer any advice as to the quality of this VCR for converting old VHS tapes . Its available in very good condition but im not sure if its up to scratch...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 05-13-2012, 02:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,294
Posted By pete
Panasonic NV-HD625 VCR good for converting VHS tapes?

Can anyone offer any advice as to wether this is a good unit for converting old vhs tapes to dvd , as i have the possibility of acquiring one . I would also be interested in an approximate valuation...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 04-21-2012, 08:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,210
Posted By pete
JVC HRS 5950EU for quality VHS conversions?

Hi all

I am still starting out , and learning about how to make good vhs tape conversions. Im busy trying to assemble a reasonable collection of gear to do the job , however finding an okay vcr is...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-20-2012, 03:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,344
Posted By pete
ATI MMC version 8.8 best for AIW 9600 card ?

So just got my AIW 9600 card and installed it as well as all available software that came with . The software that came with it was MMC 8.8 as well as some other bits and pieces. I am planning on...
Forum: General Discussion 03-14-2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,834
Posted By pete
okay ya i see it now however that is not a...

okay ya i see it now

however that is not a recommended list but rather a total list , i would like to know if its a good vcr model to buy or if its better to keep looking for another model on the...
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