Go Back    Forum > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Ask Question Join / Register   FAQ     Today's Posts
Page 1 of 3 1 23
Showing results 1 to 25 of 62
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: BarryTheCrab
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 04-13-2024, 07:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 278
Posted By BarryTheCrab
Try a new shell.

Try a new shell.
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-30-2024, 08:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 304
Posted By BarryTheCrab
What is the address of that thrift shop…?

What is the address of that thrift shop…?
Forum: General Discussion 03-26-2024, 08:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 929
Posted By BarryTheCrab
An hour away for PT several times a week is a...

An hour away for PT several times a week is a true burden and I think unacceptable. You should bitch loudly.
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-24-2024, 06:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 382
Posted By BarryTheCrab
I’m looking forward to reading the opinions of...

I’m looking forward to reading the opinions of the most experienced people here.
For me, with maybe 1,000 tapes or so under my belt, the JVC all day long.
Condition of your equipment is very...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 11-26-2023, 09:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 245
Posted By BarryTheCrab
It’s called head-switching noise. Perfectly...

It’s called head-switching noise. Perfectly normal.
In the past this area, and the top and sides, to a similar extent, were not seen due to the aforementioned overscan.
Forum: Author, Make Menus, Slideshows, Burn 04-10-2023, 11:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 568
Posted By BarryTheCrab
That old version of Avidemux is a strong...

That old version of Avidemux is a strong contender for your problems.
Getting that version to create an interlaced mpeg2 was, for me, damn near impossible. Maybe 1 time out of a dozen, the other 11...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-11-2023, 02:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 479
Posted By BarryTheCrab
I have both the ES10 and 15 and they are fairly...

I have both the ES10 and 15 and they are fairly inexpensive.
Your image displays the type of error they excel at fixing.
Research the forum a little on those ES units, you’ll learn a lot.
You’ll...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 11-19-2022, 08:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,048
Posted By BarryTheCrab
I can confirm the DVtype2 files open in both...

I can confirm the DVtype2 files open in both Avidemux and VirtualDub.
Staxrip recode also ingested the files, and it has QTGMC native!
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 11-18-2022, 07:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,048
Posted By BarryTheCrab
I recently got a batch of DV tapes and had not...

I recently got a batch of DV tapes and had not actually done DV for quite some time, and only my own tapes.
My big issue was, or is...as I am still tweaking my workflow...DV1 does not seem to play...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 07-16-2022, 07:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,140
Posted By BarryTheCrab
I know this is an "old" thread, but adding to it...

I know this is an "old" thread, but adding to it seems harmless. I also voted wrong, I have SIX VCR, dunce!
My setups include the following...
JVC S-3500U (used for moldy tapes, old, needs a little...
Forum: General Discussion 03-19-2022, 08:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 976
Posted By BarryTheCrab
In the northeast we had 27 Lechmere stores and...

In the northeast we had 27 Lechmere stores and nationally was Service Merchandise.
Forum: General Discussion 03-06-2022, 02:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 534
Posted By BarryTheCrab
Need advice on VCR purchase

Hey everyone, I'm looking for a new machine that can take the place of my S7800U.
I just spotted this advert on Facebook Marketplace and was wondering if it was worth pulling the trigger on it....
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 01-28-2022, 07:44 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 37,026
Posted By BarryTheCrab
An old thread, but more relevant than ever. I...

An old thread, but more relevant than ever.
I have had 2 JVCs serviced, adeptly, successfully, at John's TV in Taunton, MA. Easily found on the web.
Nice guy, family business, reasonable, thorough....
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 01-04-2022, 07:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 783
Posted By BarryTheCrab
Admin notice: DO NOT USE THIS PERSON! He is...

Admin notice:
DO NOT USE THIS PERSON!
He is extremely rude and condescending.
We all need more (and better) repair options for S-VHS VCRs. This individual is not it.


________

I wish to...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 10-16-2021, 08:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 957
Posted By BarryTheCrab
Line TBC fixes wiggles, frame TBC cleans the...

Line TBC fixes wiggles, frame TBC cleans the signal reducing dropped frames.
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 09-07-2021, 03:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,633
Posted By BarryTheCrab
Are we still talking about VCRs?

Are we still talking about VCRs?
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 09-07-2021, 12:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,633
Posted By BarryTheCrab
I am also now suffering the shame of incomplete...

I am also now suffering the shame of incomplete ejection...
It's my S7800U.
Never disassembled anything, just typical cleaning procedures, and not for some time. Now I get a partial ejection,...
Forum: Blank Media 07-05-2021, 05:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 975
Posted By BarryTheCrab
Lingyi, will you be here all week?

Lingyi, will you be here all week?
Forum: Blank Media 07-05-2021, 04:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 975
Posted By BarryTheCrab
Banned? Noooooooooooo...I never got a response on...

Banned? Noooooooooooo...I never got a response on the screwdriver type.
Forum: Blank Media 07-02-2021, 08:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 975
Posted By BarryTheCrab
Are the screwdrivers flat-head or Phillips?

Are the screwdrivers flat-head or Phillips?
Forum: Computers 06-19-2021, 07:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 987
Posted By BarryTheCrab
My advantage straight out of the gate was a...

My advantage straight out of the gate was a refurb laptop with W7x64 service pack 1 embedded on the C drive.
From there I went through the several install instructions on this thread.
To keep my...
Forum: Computers 06-18-2021, 08:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 987
Posted By BarryTheCrab
This topic is very timely for me. I have an...

This topic is very timely for me.
I have an older laptop which I bought as a refurb with W7. The laptop was updated long ago to W10 but to my joy
it retained the W7 installation embedded in the C...
Forum: General Discussion 05-17-2021, 04:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 683
Posted By BarryTheCrab
Get a JVC or Mitsubishi S-VHS machine, preferably...

Get a JVC or Mitsubishi S-VHS machine, preferably with internal TBC, marginally possible with your budget.
Add a Panasonic ES-10 or 15 used as a pass-thru poor man’s pseudo tbc-ish sorta kinda but...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 05-10-2021, 04:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 598
Posted By BarryTheCrab
If top-tearing happens the ES-10(15) must remain...

If top-tearing happens the ES-10(15) must remain in the workflow for that particular tape.
So sayeth the elders.
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-23-2021, 07:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,117
Posted By BarryTheCrab
The 7600, if in decent shape, would be a good...

The 7600, if in decent shape, would be a good choice. Have you viewed the list of top-rated machines here on D-faq?
Showing results 1 to 25 of 62
Page 1 of 3 1 23

 

 
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:13 AM
Top of Page  -  Site Home  -  Forum Home  -  Archive  -  Forum Policies