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Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 07-06-2023, 04:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,222
Posted By cowmix
To your point about the longevity of tapes... My...

To your point about the longevity of tapes... My buddy is currently ripping 1000+ tapes from the past 40+ years and he just sent me this.

Never forget.
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Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 06-08-2023, 10:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,222
Posted By cowmix
Yeah, I should have mentioned that. If you any...

Yeah, I should have mentioned that. If you any ANY tapes you know are precious - use the "proper" workflow from the get-go.
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 06-05-2023, 06:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,222
Posted By cowmix
I use OBS for two purposes when ripping VHS...

I use OBS for two purposes when ripping VHS stuff:


Bulk capture tons of VHS footage for previewing at a low-ish bitrate. It does a pretty good job of capturing footage at low bitrate. I then...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 04-08-2023, 05:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 611
Posted By cowmix
Quick update, I tried the second batch of two ---...

Quick update, I tried the second batch of two --- one has the same behavior as the first two and the last will not even eject a tape after inserting it -- so worse behavior.

So LS was correct, all...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 03-26-2023, 08:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 611
Posted By cowmix
The tape loads, the heads are spinning and I'm...

The tape loads, the heads are spinning and I'm able to ff, rw, pause, eject. There's no picture and the power button doesn't do anything.

I unplugged DVD player (the power) -- same behavior.
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 03-25-2023, 05:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 611
Posted By cowmix
So 2 of 4 showed up today. Both (as "promised" by...

So 2 of 4 showed up today. Both (as "promised" by the seller) have the SAME problem.

Here's a quick video of it not working, in action:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgo8V6pznGw

You can...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 03-13-2023, 09:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 611
Posted By cowmix
I will sell them ONLY if I can't get them...

I will sell them ONLY if I can't get them functional.

I have 1K+ tapes I'm trying to rip, I need a good inventory of decks. :)
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 03-12-2023, 03:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 611
Posted By cowmix
https://www.digitalfaq.com/forum/attachment.php?at...

https://www.digitalfaq.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=16252&stc=1&d=1678652233
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 03-11-2023, 03:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 611
Posted By cowmix
I have en route to my house a few JVC SR-MV55Us...

I have en route to my house a few JVC SR-MV55Us that I intend to use for my VHS ripping workflow. Each unit has the same problem where is says "LOADING".

Is this a common problem on this unit and...
Forum: General Discussion 03-06-2023, 09:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,345
Posted By cowmix
Yup, I figured as much. I did pick them up...

Yup, I figured as much.

I did pick them up ONLY because it was a set with two VCRs, the edit controller, a WJ-AVE5 and two CT-1382 monitors... but I'm sure the VCRs are going to be toast (at...
Forum: General Discussion 02-28-2023, 02:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,345
Posted By cowmix
I had two AG-1980P I bought in 2009, but those...

I had two AG-1980P I bought in 2009, but those got lost in a house flood. :( The humanity!
Forum: General Discussion 02-27-2023, 12:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,345
Posted By cowmix
Panasonic AG-1960, any reason to pick one up?

I have the opportunity to pick up a working AG-1960 that seems to be in good shape.

I know the AG-1970 gets tons of negative love on here, but the AG-1960 gets barely a mention.

Is there any...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 02-19-2023, 08:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 696
Posted By cowmix
For sure. I tried the tape on a few VCRs and the...

For sure. I tried the tape on a few VCRs and the line was there.



Yeah, there could be these issues (like I said, this was a QUICK test -- plugged into rando JVCs I own).

However, is it...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 02-18-2023, 09:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 696
Posted By cowmix
So here's the first test with a SIMPLE workflow: ...

So here's the first test with a SIMPLE workflow:

HR-S4500U (JVC) -> BVTBC10 -> Intensity Shuttle (ProRes capture) -> Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kcR5IFlPYc

What does everyone...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 02-17-2023, 02:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 696
Posted By cowmix
Factory sealed, ready for this weekend's tests.

Factory sealed, ready for this weekend's tests.
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 02-14-2023, 08:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 696
Posted By cowmix
One of a few I came across: ...

One of a few I came across:

https://www.digitalfaq.com/forum/video-capture/13155-how-activate-macrovision.html#post88140
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 02-13-2023, 12:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 696
Posted By cowmix
I just ordered a Young Indiana Jones VHS tape...

I just ordered a Young Indiana Jones VHS tape (1995) as referenced in on of your earlier posts. Hopefully that copy will have insane Macrovision applied.
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 02-13-2023, 10:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 696
Posted By cowmix
I got it from some rando off of OfferUp in NYC --...

I got it from some rando off of OfferUp in NYC -- so my hopes are not super high.

So for the JVC test, I just need to go into the menuing system -- if those capture well that test is passed?
...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 02-13-2023, 09:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 696
Posted By cowmix
BVTBC10 quality tests?

I just picked up a KeyWest Voo Doo BVTBC10 and it is en route to my home now.

I know this unit probably junk (as indicated by many posts in this forum) however I would like to know what are the...
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