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Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 03-27-2015, 01:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,785
Posted By lordsmurf
The Philips VR-1100 and VR-1600 are both JVC...

The Philips VR-1100 and VR-1600 are both JVC clones, and should be fine. It needs to be added to the list, though I thought it was already there. It's been getting worked on recently to add more...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 02-28-2015, 06:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,790
Posted By sanlyn
I wouldn't trust the private seller. Look for...

I wouldn't trust the private seller. Look for another seller or a shop that services the Panasonic.

The 7900 is OK but you'll have motion smear from its DNR and poor playback from tapes made at...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 02-27-2015, 02:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,790
Posted By sanlyn
The Panasonic.

The Panasonic.
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 01-05-2015, 02:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,547
Posted By kpmedia
See...

See http://www.digitalfaq.com/forum/news/1529-how-properly-upload.html
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 01-03-2015, 02:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,547
Posted By lordsmurf
In the future: - Attach images to the forum. ...

In the future:
- Attach images to the forum.
- Attach videos to the forum if they're small (under 32mb).

I've fixed it for you. ;)

We use 91% alcohol (anything over 70% is fine) and "sensor...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 01-01-2015, 04:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,547
Posted By videonut
Happy New year to everybody. Do not remove that...

Happy New year to everybody.
Do not remove that part. That is for grounding/ electrostatic disharge. If you removed that one or someone removed it before you and is not in place you will get some...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 01-01-2015, 01:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,547
Posted By williamsunique
Try it with and without. Also try to reposition...

Try it with and without. Also try to reposition it so it isn't in the same spot. For want of a better description it is an earthing brush and it's purpose is to deal with any static. The signal...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 12-31-2014, 09:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,547
Posted By videonut
Attach a picture of the main board . Just lift...

Attach a picture of the main board . Just lift the metallic cover and take a pic. If it is what I guess I will need more detailed pics. See any corosion/ rust on metallic shields?
Also remove the...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 12-30-2014, 05:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,547
Posted By volksjager
remove the whole arm ive seem them so bad the...

remove the whole arm
ive seem them so bad the foam was disintegrating, not a good thing to have touching your video head.

it is best just to do a manual cleaning every so often
dont use cleaning...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 12-30-2014, 03:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,547
Posted By volksjager
this is a very good deck and worth fixing, even...

this is a very good deck and worth fixing, even if it is the head it can be scavenged from another deck.

not sure how you cleaned it but give the head and tape path a good manual cleaning with...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 12-27-2014, 04:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,547
Posted By lordsmurf
Yes, post a sample. :congrats: Be sure to...

Yes, post a sample. :congrats:

Be sure to follow site policies -- Site Staff only download from Dropbox.
You can also "attach" a 32mb max clip to a post. And honestly, that's all we need. A...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 12-27-2014, 03:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,547
Posted By lordsmurf
I'm really busy for another week or two, until I...

I'm really busy for another week or two, until I finally return full-time to the site, but I feel the need to quickly respond to something...

Never just throw away a good VCR like this!

Most...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 12-27-2014, 06:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,547
Posted By williamsunique
I have just re-read your original post and I...

I have just re-read your original post and I notice you say that this line occurs in different positions in the picture. It is not the upper drum if this is the case. If the line was always in the...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 11-28-2014, 07:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,721
Posted By volksjager
the all-in-wonder is better, however officially...

the all-in-wonder is better, however officially can be used with Windows XP
some forum members have been able to get AIW's to work in 7, but it was not repeatable
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 11-22-2014, 10:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,308
Posted By sanlyn
Note that the 1996 Panasonics listed are NTSC...

Note that the 1996 Panasonics listed are NTSC model numbers. They did have PAL cousins with similar numbers.
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 11-21-2014, 09:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,118
Posted By sanlyn
Only used once ? ? Ummm, I'd be rather suspicious...

Only used once ? ? Ummm, I'd be rather suspicious of that line, even if it's possibly true (remotely possible, anyway).
:hmm:

I doubt that this was one of those many sites. Maybe they were...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 11-21-2014, 07:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,118
Posted By volksjager
Sonys are not good for VHS - none of Sonys VHS...

Sonys are not good for VHS - none of Sonys VHS decks had TBC
also the higher end Sonys are wicked cuckoo-clocks and difficult to repair

JVC and Panasonic are best for VHS/S-VHS
Sony are the best...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 11-21-2014, 05:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,308
Posted By lordsmurf
Be sure to read through the sticky:...

Be sure to read through the sticky: http://www.digitalfaq.com/forum/video-restore/1567-vcr-buying-guide.html

The NV-HS860 is the minimum 800 model, going off memory.

For PAL, I think the JVC...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 11-21-2014, 04:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,308
Posted By Quasipal
HS960 is same mechanism as the HS830 but from the...

HS960 is same mechanism as the HS830 but from the previous generation. The HS960 does give better picture quality than the 830 and has filters too, however in my opinion the HS950 from the generation...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 11-21-2014, 02:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,308
Posted By sanlyn
Neither is a high-end unit, but both are...

Neither is a high-end unit, but both are above-average performers. No line tbc in either model. It's up to you, they're both decent but the JVC would have more problems with old or damaged tapes, and...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 11-20-2014, 08:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,118
Posted By sanlyn
I see them mentioned on several forums as decent,...

I see them mentioned on several forums as decent, above-average machines with good s-video output. They aren't high end, meaning they have no dnr or line-level tbc, the latter of which you'll need...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 09-19-2011, 11:22 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 581,433
Posted By lordsmurf
Here's a more complete list of available models. ...

Here's a more complete list of available models.

Note that this post is NOT suggesting these are all good models (that will come later), but simply sharing the full list of what exists in the...
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