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Forum: Video Hardware Repair 05-09-2026, 11:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 176
Posted By radiokom
+ remove head cleaner.

+ remove head cleaner.
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 04-29-2026, 11:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 257
Posted By radiokom
OK, I simply always try to make path as short as...

OK, I simply always try to make path as short as possible. Never experienced problems with new PCIe or PCI firewire cards. However PCI is rare now (so I have a few as spare for XP machines with AGP...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 04-07-2026, 10:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 202
Posted By radiokom
Remove pinch roller assembly, clean shaft and...

Remove pinch roller assembly, clean shaft and apply a few drops of oil on shaft.
And replace link gear VDP1434 (should be replaced no matter it looks OK or not, do not use 3d prints).
2 things...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 04-03-2026, 09:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 342
Posted By radiokom
In this respect (no good results without frame...

In this respect (no good results without frame TBC + good SVHS deck with line TBC), Pinnacle 510-USB / 710-USB is no different from any other card on the planet Earth :)
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 03-30-2026, 07:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 274
Posted By radiokom
Pinch roller assembly removal is very simple. ...

Pinch roller assembly removal is very simple.
Article 3-17 page 25
Fig. A17

It should be lubricated. Any sewing machine oil can be used.
Forum: Videography: Cameras, TVs and Players 03-09-2026, 12:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 788
Posted By radiokom
Because the problem is not electronic components...

Because the problem is not electronic components (semiconductors, chipsets, etc.). We can get them and adapt them to all needs. But we can't make a transport, we can't make new video and audio heads...
Forum: Videography: Cameras, TVs and Players 03-09-2026, 11:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 788
Posted By radiokom
The same story with any "new" device for old...

The same story with any "new" device for old formats. For example, you can get perfect restored Nakamichi CR7 cassette deck for about $4-5K. Or if you are familiar with that you can find one in mint...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-19-2026, 02:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 807
Posted By radiokom
There's only one question here. Why? Why scratch...

There's only one question here. Why? Why scratch your right ear with your left foot?
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-16-2026, 07:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 807
Posted By radiokom
You can search this forum, there is all...

You can search this forum, there is all information you need. The first read basics. They are the same, no matter VHS or Video8. For quality digitization you need goof Hi8 camcorder (from recommended...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-16-2026, 07:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 807
Posted By radiokom
In my opinion even Video8 playback from good...

In my opinion even Video8 playback from good Digital8 camera what support Hi8/Video8 playback even through firewire with all problems (including color) would be better than any combination with this...
Forum: General Discussion 02-02-2026, 02:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 429
Posted By radiokom
Exactly. Ebay can be a source for parts...

Exactly.

Ebay can be a source for parts decks if you have technical skills and know what you are doing. But never a source for "new" or "serviced" decks. Because "serviced" in most cases means...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-22-2026, 04:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,748
Posted By radiokom
Just bought one in ebay for EUR 260 (without...

Just bought one in ebay for EUR 260 (without warranty of course). I was curious how good it is (if it works). After first connection I was disappointed, but then I found a problem is probably in...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-17-2026, 11:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 560
Posted By radiokom
I use Panasonic NV-FS1 (I have 3, all serviced by...

I use Panasonic NV-FS1 (I have 3, all serviced by myself). The first Panasonic S-VHS deck. G-1 mechanism. G mechanism moves the tape away from the drum for rewinding. G-1 is slow but gentle on rewind...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 01-08-2026, 05:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 576
Posted By radiokom
I would be careful if it says only 60hz and not...

I would be careful if it says only 60hz and not 50/60hz. If frequency is not important, manufacturers will almost always specify 50/60hz. There may be problems with the power supply. So I would bring...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 12-30-2025, 12:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 938
Posted By radiokom
Problem is not a pinch roller (you can clean it...

Problem is not a pinch roller (you can clean it with acetone and then as routine cleaning with IPA) and a drop of oil on bearing will be enough (if it has ball bearing, I believe it has, in later K...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 12-16-2025, 10:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 200
Posted By radiokom
Remove circlip with correct size (small) circlip...

Remove circlip with correct size (small) circlip pliers. But why do you want to remove that circlip? Normally they should not be removed when service mechanism. Only if particular plastic gear is...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 12-03-2025, 12:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 353
Posted By radiokom
There is no logic in your actions. If the machine...

There is no logic in your actions. If the machine worked before, but no longer works as it should, the worst thing you can do is to start adjusting something. Because nothing, in most cases, can be...
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 12-03-2025, 11:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 354
Posted By radiokom
However, at least in Cypress, there are only 2...

However, at least in Cypress, there are only 2 transistors what can be damaged by faulty power supply (my opinion).
8050JD and 8033JD.
What they can take with them I do not know.
I found those...
Forum: Computers 11-24-2025, 11:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 761
Posted By radiokom
One advice on headphones. You may consider AKG...

One advice on headphones. You may consider AKG K92. I have given them to all my relatives and friends. That is the studio monitor quality for a price of consumer headphones. I commonly use...
Forum: Computers 11-24-2025, 10:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 761
Posted By radiokom
For my 2 main systems I use Dell Precision T1500...

For my 2 main systems I use Dell Precision T1500 i7-870 2.93GHz, 16GB RAM, Win 7Pro and Dell Precision T1600 4-Core Xeon E3-1225 3.1GHz, 16GB RAM, Win 7Pro. 2x Pinnacle 710-USB, TBC Cypress CTB-531R...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 10-30-2025, 08:49 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,686
Posted By radiokom
Thanks for info! I did not noticed problems with...

Thanks for info! I did not noticed problems with SNR for 7722 and 7711. But I will check more carefully.



If we compare the manufacturer specifications of the HR-S77xx and Panasonic NV-FS200,...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 09-21-2025, 12:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,384
Posted By radiokom
All (any) rights to act on the deceased's...

All (any) rights to act on the deceased's accounts end upon the deceased's death. Any actions taken with the deceased's accounts after his death are a criminal offense. And a serious one. So it's all...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 09-03-2025, 08:45 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,312
Posted By radiokom
Yes I am a perfectionist but why unrealistic? I...

Yes I am a perfectionist but why unrealistic? I do only what I know, can and for what I have necessary tools. No tools - do not start. That simple. For audio I have nearly all (except few Nakamichi...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 09-03-2025, 08:03 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,312
Posted By radiokom
Exactly. Because they can not be perfectly...

Exactly. Because they can not be perfectly returned no matter what lines you draw with a marker pen and even no point to do it. That's the Papuan method - change something and see what happens.
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 09-03-2025, 06:24 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,312
Posted By radiokom
But of course! Did I say NO? If it skew tape,...

But of course! Did I say NO? If it skew tape, check mechanics (if you have all tools) and repair, or find working mechanics and replace. That simple. But never mess with factory settings without all...
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