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Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 04-15-2024, 08:01 PM

Replies: 13 Can an old VHS tape be loosened? Views: 313 Posted By timtape Speaking of magnetic tapes generally, proper... Speaking of magnetic tapes generally, proper baking of certain tapes is a practical and proven technique though hardly ideal. But only on certain tapes. Some tapes should never be baked. Baking (of...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 04-01-2024, 06:03 PM

Replies: 21 Old videocassette does not play? Views: 426 Posted By timtape Unless I had the deck and the cassette on my... Unless I had the deck and the cassette on my bench to test them properly I wouldn't pretend to know what is going on here with absolute certainty.

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 03-25-2024, 06:40 PM

Replies: 8 Self-induced JVC VCR buying pain? Views: 227 Posted By timtape Sounds like it might have been poorly packed and... Sounds like it might have been poorly packed and has been damaged in transit. Inadequate packing is common I believe. I try to test and pick up locally for that reason.

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-24-2024, 09:18 PM

Replies: 7 Panasonic AG-7350 or JVC HR-S7600 for digitising? Views: 386 Posted By timtape I've owned on of these PAL decks for many years.... I've owned on of these PAL decks for many years. They were well designed for hard work, low maintenance in a pro/ semi pro production environment. If as you say it's been well maintained and has low...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-27-2024, 03:47 PM

Replies: 9 VirtualDub cannot connect to the desired capture device? Views: 384 Posted By timtape Yes, and for best playback there are things which... Yes, and for best playback there are things which have to be right at the tape, and at the VCR. Also alignments and synchronizations between tape and VCR. Even VHS decode is totally dependent on...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-12-2024, 08:50 AM

Replies: 10 Using AI to capture and improve quality of VHS tapes? Views: 626 Posted By timtape Often not grasped in this context is that... Often not grasped in this context is that speaking of intelligence, the most intelligent detective in the world, whether human or artificial, still needs evidence (relevent data) to have a hope of...

Forum: Encode, Convert for streaming 02-01-2024, 11:16 PM

Replies: 6 Workflow critique of YouTube upload? Views: 247 Posted By timtape Overall well done. Maybe I'm particularly aware... Overall well done. Maybe I'm particularly aware of sync issues but the picture appears to lag behind the audio a frame or two. This is commonly caused by a small picture delay created by an external...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-31-2024, 03:45 PM

Replies: 2 Service to capture damaged crinkled Hi8 tape? Views: 259 Posted By timtape The first company which comes to mind is Specs... The first company which comes to mind is Specs Bros of NJ. http://www.specsbros.com/

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-29-2024, 06:55 PM

Replies: 11 Cleanly boosting audio line inputs from Laserdisc and VHS? Views: 312 Posted By timtape Well as I recall, the 0 reference point ... Well as I recall, the 0 reference point represented a tolerable level of harmonic distortion, often 3%. The early magnetic tape oxides had poor output, perhaps 15db lower than later high output...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 01-16-2024, 10:40 PM

Replies: 3 What's wrong with my TBC, generating noisy image? Views: 200 Posted By timtape Hi DamienC, I have the same model. Mine also... Hi DamienC, I have the same model. Mine also failed after a few years. It was SMD capacitors. They often fail in a wide range of electronic devices including VCR's. I'm a tech so it was an easy...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-09-2024, 06:28 PM

Replies: 8 Good VCR for vibrating and EP tapes? Views: 330 Posted By timtape Thanks for the post and the examples. No... Thanks for the post and the examples. No matter which make or model of VCR it needs to be in good working condition - today, not 30 years ago when it was new. This is to play your tapes at their...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-08-2024, 11:33 PM

Replies: 4 BVTBC 10 overexposed, whites blown out? Views: 246 Posted By timtape I see this TBC has fully adjustable luma... I see this TBC has fully adjustable luma (brightness), color etc. Perhaps the last settings made are still engaged. I'd try adjusting down the brightness to see if that prevents the highlights from...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 12-08-2023, 07:10 PM

Replies: 5 What is this VHS noise and how can I fix it? Views: 426 Posted By timtape Just listening to it, the audio sounds very... Just listening to it, the audio sounds very distorted.

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 11-28-2023, 05:35 PM

Replies: 7 Advice on family digitization project? Views: 429 Posted By timtape One approach is to send a small, unimportant to... One approach is to send a small, unimportant to you, 8mm reel (the same well exposed film, shot in bright sunlight with deep shadows for maximum contrast) to a few different recommended vendors and...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 10-23-2023, 07:19 AM

Replies: 7 U-matic tape tearing in part of screen? Views: 260 Posted By timtape The problems seem confined to the top half of the... The problems seem confined to the top half of the picture and appear intermittent. Possibly some of the artefacts are the dropout compensator working overtime. The very top of the picture is noisier...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 08-30-2023, 04:13 PM

Replies: 4 PV-V4523S Not playing, showing unknown error code ? Views: 231 Posted By timtape The YT instruction video seems pretty spot on... The YT instruction video seems pretty spot on including safety precautions. Some nasty shocks possible even with the VCR unplugged. As always if you're not confident about opening the VCR up and...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 08-29-2023, 08:14 PM

Replies: 4 PV-V4523S Not playing, showing unknown error code ? Views: 231 Posted By timtape Welcome. My first though was it's displaying... Welcome. My first though was it's displaying "play" but with a few of the green LED segments not illuminating. Re no picture have you tried running a standard cleaning tape as per the instructions? A...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 08-21-2023, 04:30 PM

Replies: 27 AG-7350 linear audio with high pitch noise? Views: 788 Posted By timtape My AG 1750 has no grounding brush on the top. I... My AG 1750 has no grounding brush on the top. I think this is normal for this model.

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 08-21-2023, 09:52 AM

Replies: 27 AG-7350 linear audio with high pitch noise? Views: 788 Posted By timtape Yes good advice. The nut labelled 5 can be used... Yes good advice. The nut labelled 5 can be used to carefully raise or lower the AC head without affecting other adjustments. But if for example the head is tilting a little back, CH 1 may be weak...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 08-18-2023, 04:37 AM

Replies: 6 Automatically stop VirtualDub and VCR? Views: 379 Posted By timtape In rewind on many later model VHS decks the tape... In rewind on many later model VHS decks the tape remains fully laced across the video head drum and heads, A/C head etc and so contributes to wear. Then the rewind speed is often so fast that...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 08-14-2023, 04:31 PM

Replies: 102 TBC still required for RF capture? (VHS-decode) Views: 7,662 Posted By timtape Speaking of audio comparisons, does anyone... Speaking of audio comparisons, does anyone seriously suggest capturing the actual 1000 kHz carrier wave of an AM radio station broadcast for improved audio quality? Or the 100 MHz wave on FM? Im not...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 06-29-2023, 08:07 PM

Replies: 17 VCR brake pads replacement? Views: 2,053 Posted By timtape Back when the spare parts were still available a... Back when the spare parts were still available a tech would probably just order the manufacturer's complete part by original parts number and install it. Just looking at your photos I cant tell the...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 06-29-2023, 09:52 AM

Replies: 17 VCR brake pads replacement? Views: 2,053 Posted By timtape The older VCRs tended to use genuine felt such as... The older VCRs tended to use genuine felt such as used on a billiard table. One failure mode is when the original glue has deteriorated and the felt simply comes away. When there is no available...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 04-20-2023, 02:46 AM

Replies: 6 How to remove item in VHS winding? Views: 283 Posted By timtape Good point. I would also avoid a fast fast wind... Good point. I would also avoid a fast fast wind as it only increases the risk of further tape damage. Unfortunately many later model VCR's had very fast winds and around the heads. Maybe just play...

Forum: General Discussion 04-10-2023, 06:27 AM

Replies: 8 Should you stack your VCRs, video units? Views: 600 Posted By timtape Well it doesnt build up dust between each VCR, it... Well it doesnt build up dust between each VCR, it prevents it, which in itself is a good thing. But it can also lead to overheating if ventilation is restricted. For a long term setup I try to...

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