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Forum: General Discussion 04-12-2026, 10:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 153
Posted By lordsmurf
The databases are backed up daily. The attachment...

The databases are backed up daily. The attachment files lag, but are backed up as well. Sadly, AI bots have stolen so much content from the web, that it is "backed up" in a way, though it...
Forum: Computers 11-24-2025, 10:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 769
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 11-13-2025, 09:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,178
Posted By Aya_Rei
Threw together a video comparison, mainly to...

Threw together a video comparison, mainly to demonstrate the quality you'd be getting if somebody had me preserve their tapes + apply restoration work to them as oppose to those slop shops that just...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 09-26-2025, 02:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,178
Posted By vwestlife
As shown at 12:03, the $90 Elgato ("Elcrapo" as I...

As shown at 12:03, the $90 Elgato ("Elcrapo" as I call it) is the same thing as a $15 Diamond VC500 capture device:

Elgato Video Capture is RUINING the quality of your VHS tapes!...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 12-21-2024, 09:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 536
Posted By aramkolt
Hard to say without seeing the unit, but a full...

Hard to say without seeing the unit, but a full refurb (at least the way I do it) I think should last about a decade of regular use before the next maintenance, not 8 months since all components that...
Forum: Marketplace 11-22-2024, 11:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,733
Posted By aramkolt
FS: Refurbishing services for Panasonic AG1980, JVC VCRs

I would like to formally announce my refurbishing and sales of recommended VCRs.

Currently, I specialize in refurbishing the following models. I have several models available for sale that I've...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 05-14-2024, 11:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,116
Posted By Thermaltake
Hi, thanks for the tip. I think I saw your videos...

Hi, thanks for the tip. I think I saw your videos before, you are the one with two beautiful haskies :)

I'll play with it this weekend and test a bit.

Btw support from elgato gave me trick to...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 04-10-2024, 10:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,158
Posted By ThumperStrauss
My 1999 video capture hardware, video editing computer!

The first computer I bought for myself was in October 1999. I was still in university but had part-time jobs and lived at home and so had some disposable income for this hobby. I attached a copy of...
Forum: Computers 07-14-2023, 07:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 959
Posted By Schlockmaster
I don't see a way to edit my posts, but I finally...

I don't see a way to edit my posts, but I finally got the drive working. It was a SATA driver issue like I first suspected. Apparently right-clicking and choosing "install" doesn't always work for...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 05-11-2023, 02:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,304
Posted By sordidpast
I've spent the last two to three years developing...

I've spent the last two to three years developing my process for cleaning moldy tapes, and I was expecting to post some updates here soon, actually.

Your best bet is to look for the Geneva PF-740...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 04-10-2023, 10:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,657
Posted By latreche34
That's not head damage, It is a static noise...

That's not head damage, It is a static noise caused by external interference or internal ground loop, Make sure the ground strap on the head drum is clean and firm, Move the VCR away from any radio...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 04-06-2023, 04:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,346
Posted By timtape
The ideal way to wind tapes for storage is to let...

The ideal way to wind tapes for storage is to let them play through to the end at normal viewing speed, most practically while digitizing each tape. This is called a "play wind" or sometimes "library...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 04-06-2023, 02:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,346
Posted By latreche34
If you have a patience to sit for 2 hours...

If you have a patience to sit for 2 hours rewinding a VHS tape by hand then kudos.
Forum: General Discussion 04-03-2023, 12:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,594
Posted By latreche34
JVC VHS alignment tape?

Just a heads up if someone wants to get this JVC VHS alignment tape (https://www.ebay.com/itm/185722210565), I just bought one.
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 03-21-2023, 07:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,014
Posted By hodgey
Would still check that the drive belt is okay...

Would still check that the drive belt is okay when you get it so you don't end up with it eating the tape, my V-804 had a bad belt and seems (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk1VgR-y96o) I'm not the...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 03-21-2023, 05:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,014
Posted By themaster1
To contribute to this discussion, i did some...

To contribute to this discussion, i did some experiment on another french forum testing 2 standard vhs decks (toshiba/jvc) and 2 high end s-vhs decks (JVC's). Turns out the Toshiba wins to me. This...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-19-2023, 05:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,585
Posted By hodgey
Yeah looks like exactly the same. Seems different...

Yeah looks like exactly the same. Seems different that with the Philips vcrs that share parts with JVC decks (eg VR1000, VR1100 and a bunch others both SVHS and not SVHS) where there are some minor...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-09-2023, 09:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,514
Posted By Jeelock
Xhumeka, that is exactly the kind of clarity I...

Xhumeka, that is exactly the kind of clarity I see in the really nice clips. I'll do that tomorrow and report back but I'm almost sure that'd be it then! Thanks!!
Hushpower, it's definitely a...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-09-2023, 09:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,514
Posted By Hushpower
That's much better, Xhumeka.

That's much better, Xhumeka.
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 03-05-2023, 02:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,245
Posted By latreche34
If the tape is paused and the noise continue to...

If the tape is paused and the noise continue to move, next step is, Does it do it only when the tape is in playback/pause/fast search mode or does it do it when there is no tape inserted at all...
Forum: General Discussion 03-01-2023, 12:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,947
Posted By latreche34
No, There is one for the AG-1980 but it's a...

No, There is one for the AG-1980 but it's a horrible quality black & white photo copy.
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 12-04-2022, 07:31 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,350
Posted By SingMai
Replies to more comments.

The SM03 is specifically designed for the archiving of video tapes and the archiving or viewing of other analogue sources.


The SM03 comes with a 3 year guarantee. One of our products is...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 12-03-2022, 02:19 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,350
Posted By SingMai
Reply to questions about the SM03

The SM03 is not just an SDI converter. SDI has a very precise jitter specification, so to convert any video other than near broadcast specification, to SDI, you have to retime it. So that is one...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 11-02-2022, 04:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,925
Posted By lordsmurf
Hi8 = no passthrough Digital8 = passthrough ...

Hi8 = no passthrough
Digital8 = passthrough
DCR-TRV740 = Digital8


DV = crappy colors, 4:1:1, compressed crap (in terms of color retention, and added blocks)


No. Get a quality analog USB...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 11-02-2022, 03:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,925
Posted By latreche34
Yes, you only take advantage of the internal TBC...

Yes, you only take advantage of the internal TBC of the camcorder if you output DV, if the camcorder has analog outputs the internal TBC will be bypassed, It's by design. Back in the day analog...
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