I have had no luck trying to find a service/repair manual for the PV-8000. Does anyone know if one exists?
Also, I have:
Tektronix TSG-170A - NTSC Television Generator - Test pattern generator
Tektronix VM700 - Video Measurement Set - Seems to check video signals
Various 100-200MHz Oscilliscopes, as well as a 500MHz unit...but no probes for it yet
Can I use these items to test my VCRs and determine if they NEED a capacitor replacement? From what I understand I could run an alignment tape in the VCR and use the VM700 to verify the amplitudes. I've never really used it. I inherited it from a business that was moving out of state.
It would be nice to know that I can skip the recap, at least on these portable VCRs.
On the subject of a master quality alignment tape, where should I buy one? I saw this one:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VHS-Beta-8m...IBf91kj4NBgpCw
And asked "I also curious how your calibration tapes were created. Are they new tape?"
And received "Manufacturer process not available. Item is used."
Sure looked otherwise! I'm not sure I want to spend $50 on a tape when it can't be explained how it was made!