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Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 05-15-2026, 11:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 193
Posted By timtape
That noise in the linear audio is way too loud...

That noise in the linear audio is way too loud for normal linear noise and has a different character as well. Sounds like a fault in the machine or possibly outside interference, possibly a ground...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 05-13-2026, 01:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 172
Posted By timtape
As I said, normally with a good videotape capture...

As I said, normally with a good videotape capture system there's no need to make multiple passes to capture both the highlight and the shadow information.

But my comment about brightening up a...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 05-09-2026, 06:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 176
Posted By timtape
1. That roller is one of the easier pieces in...

1. That roller is one of the easier pieces in the VCR tape path to clean. It's large and smooth with no crevices and can be easily removed from the machine for inspection and cleaning. Do you know...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 04-29-2026, 05:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 329
Posted By timtape
Hi Disharmony, thanks for your post. Only a few...

Hi Disharmony, thanks for your post. Only a few of us have been commenting here, which unfortunately is not unusual for audio related topics. Unfortunately too we only have the upload from your JVC...
Forum: Copy DVDs, Duplicate, Replicate 03-22-2026, 05:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 320
Posted By timtape
Yes it looks like classic DV dirty or damaged...

Yes it looks like classic DV dirty or damaged tape head (one of the two heads), at either record or playback stage.

Is the original camera tape still available? If so, a good playback on a deck...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 03-18-2026, 11:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 604
Posted By timtape
Of course it's success and in your case success...

Of course it's success and in your case success was as near as the next VCR you happened to try. But I suspect success was not due to the Emerson being a modest machine, but because it was in good,...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-15-2026, 03:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 224
Posted By timtape
The wobbly pitched sound track suggests me the...

The wobbly pitched sound track suggests me the tape was not running at correct speed at time of digitizing. Tape playback speed must closely match the original camera's tape speed. Normally the tape...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-15-2026, 09:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 807
Posted By timtape
The OP said it is Hi8. Is this incorrect? ...

The OP said it is Hi8. Is this incorrect?



But yes playing a Hi 8 recorded tape on a Video 8 player will give weak colour.
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 01-08-2026, 12:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 576
Posted By timtape
Yes for the later SMPS VCRs the 50/60 Hz is not...

Yes for the later SMPS VCRs the 50/60 Hz is not the issue but possibly the mains voltage may is. I would only supply 240vac to the VCR if the owners manual and the label on the back of the VCR...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 11-20-2025, 12:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 443
Posted By timtape
I think LS meant to say the 7750 does SP mode...

I think LS meant to say the 7750 does SP mode but not LP mode.
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 11-01-2025, 06:30 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,686
Posted By timtape
Of course azimuth can be tweaked on JVC VHS decks...

Of course azimuth can be tweaked on JVC VHS decks and to my knowledge on every VHS and Beta deck ever made. Below is a diagram of the exact screw (and normally the only screw) to be carefully turned...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 10-30-2025, 08:14 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,686
Posted By timtape
From what I've seen, heard and discussed on this...

From what I've seen, heard and discussed on this forum over recent years it's poor signal to noise ratio due to multiple tonal harmonics added by the VCR at playback. It seems JVC (on certain...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 10-28-2025, 09:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 505
Posted By timtape
You've correctly identified the noise (equivalent...

You've correctly identified the noise (equivalent to audio hiss) just by looking. As feedbucket says it's likely due to shooting in low light. Struggling for enough light the camera turns up its gain...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 09-30-2025, 04:16 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,632
Posted By timtape
The audio is now heavily broadband denoised,...

The audio is now heavily broadband denoised, making for a very unnatural sound. Very "robotic" sound. Much of the quieter crowd sound is now wiped out. Only the big applause after a finished point...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 09-28-2025, 01:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,934
Posted By timtape
It may be an issue if your card is presented with...

It may be an issue if your card is presented with a signal brighter than 235, darker than 16, or both.

If brighter than 235, reduce brightness. If darker than 16, increase brightness. If it's...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 09-03-2025, 04:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,312
Posted By timtape
Yes I was wondering whether you might have...

Yes I was wondering whether you might have deformed/bent metal parts when replacing the rollers plastic retainer ring. It's easy to do.These sorts of issues are often not warned about in service...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 09-03-2025, 08:34 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,312
Posted By timtape
OK, "Perfectly" was not the right word. Thanks...

OK, "Perfectly" was not the right word. Thanks for picking it up. There's always some error. There was a great scientific and engineering advance made when plus and minus tolerances started to be...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 09-03-2025, 07:41 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,312
Posted By timtape
Even when the original setting- whether factory...

Even when the original setting- whether factory setting or not - can be perfectly returned to?
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 09-03-2025, 06:21 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,312
Posted By timtape
The machine is useless while it chews tapes. ...

The machine is useless while it chews tapes.

Head zenith does not have to be exact for a good picture and sound. It's more a long term issue which if incorrect leads over time to keystoning of...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 09-03-2025, 05:44 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,312
Posted By timtape
Axe and crowbar? I suggested he first...

Axe and crowbar?

I suggested he first check, as best he can without special tools, the head face's perpendicularity with the chassis. Also inspect the sealant on each of the three screws for...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 09-03-2025, 03:57 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,312
Posted By timtape
It's hardly as accurate as needed but does the...

It's hardly as accurate as needed but does the headface look as if it's about 90 deg to the chassis? Can you eye it off to compared it to the capstan shaft or a tape guide? A small mirror can help.
...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 09-02-2025, 02:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,312
Posted By timtape
You are tilting the head back. This is the head...

You are tilting the head back. This is the head zenith angle. The head's face must always be perpendicular to the chassis. There is only one correct angle. Without the correct alignment tool it can...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 09-01-2025, 10:36 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,312
Posted By timtape
Hard to see. Try lifting the flap up as high as...

Hard to see. Try lifting the flap up as high as possible without damage to give a better view. Perhaps chock it up temporarily.
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 08-28-2025, 12:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 573
Posted By timtape
Thanks for the photo. It looks like typical tape...

Thanks for the photo. It looks like typical tape damage from playing in a faulty VCR. For whatever reason(s) the tape has ridden up hard against tape guides and become deformed. This damaged...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 08-27-2025, 04:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 573
Posted By timtape
Yes good points. I've had to remove, clean and...

Yes good points. I've had to remove, clean and reglue the flaps inside the shells. Yes everything is trickier the slower the tape speed. Everything, tape and machine must be in top condition.
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