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Forum: Video Hardware Repair 01-19-2024, 05:38 PM

Replies: 1 Panasonic HS1000 image quality problem recurs? Views: 159 Posted By Quasipal It sounds like the head may be worn, as when the... It sounds like the head may be worn, as when the head is in good condition it 'self cleans' as the head tips have some friction. That's my first thought. Also clean (carefully) with a cotton but...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 01-13-2024, 04:42 PM

Replies: 3 Panasonic NV-HS960 flashing screen during playback? Views: 173 Posted By Quasipal The clips are not showing up any problems for me... The clips are not showing up any problems for me as they are changing lighting so quickly. However with used equipment components and mechanical parts do wear. If the head is worn down a little you...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 12-07-2021, 05:09 AM

Replies: 13 Self-made a new VCR pinch roller! Views: 2,027 Posted By Quasipal just to say excellent work - congratulations! ... just to say excellent work - congratulations! The hardening of the pinch roller in Philips VCR's is caused by the capstan lubricant breaking down and migrating to the roller as the tape plays...

Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 04-27-2021, 01:52 PM

Replies: 382 VCR Buying Guide (S-VHS, D-VHS, Professional) for restoring video Views: 579,474 Posted By Quasipal Bogilein, that's an amazing list and I can... Bogilein, that's an amazing list and I can confirm it's right. Really helps to clarify the range. Just to add, the 860, 930, 950 and 960 also had frame store noise reduction. Like JVC Digipure.

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 04-27-2021, 05:11 AM

Replies: 23 Panasonic FS200 loss of brightness, colour? UK repair service? Views: 2,938 Posted By Quasipal I'm seeing more FS200 and FS88 with problems this... I'm seeing more FS200 and FS88 with problems this past two years. A shame as it's a good deck. I have been able to resolve this issue by replacing capacitors in the video circuit but there are...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 04-16-2021, 06:30 PM

Replies: 23 Panasonic FS200 loss of brightness, colour? UK repair service? Views: 2,938 Posted By Quasipal Some good points raised. One often overlooked... Some good points raised. One often overlooked aspect is what was the deck previously used for. If for 'just under the TV with light use' that will still have been powered up for over a decade with...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 04-16-2021, 01:25 PM

Replies: 23 Panasonic FS200 loss of brightness, colour? UK repair service? Views: 2,938 Posted By Quasipal That's it exactly. And I run classic cars too. As... That's it exactly. And I run classic cars too. As a friend said to me (his passion is audio cassette decks) is to consider ALL tape decks having at least one problem at this point even if they have...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 04-15-2021, 05:37 PM

Replies: 23 Panasonic FS200 loss of brightness, colour? UK repair service? Views: 2,938 Posted By Quasipal PM noted. I can fix most issues but parts... PM noted. I can fix most issues but parts suppliers have pretty much dried up, so some faults needing heads or capstan motors will require parts that are no longer available new.

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 03-21-2021, 02:10 PM

Replies: 19 New heads for Panasonic NV-HS1000, where to find? Views: 1,894 Posted By Quasipal Happy to help. Yes I'm in the UK! Do tell us how... Happy to help. Yes I'm in the UK! Do tell us how you get on with your search. Nice to hear good news!

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 03-21-2021, 01:50 PM

Replies: 19 New heads for Panasonic NV-HS1000, where to find? Views: 1,894 Posted By Quasipal If you look at the old video head with a loupe or... If you look at the old video head with a loupe or your mobile phone camera, as you spin it around 2 of the 5 visible head chips are green. That's the important thing to see in a new head you buy....

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 03-21-2021, 01:37 PM

Replies: 19 New heads for Panasonic NV-HS1000, where to find? Views: 1,894 Posted By Quasipal Ask the seller to confirm the part number and... Ask the seller to confirm the part number and also that the two video head chips are green. If the heads are all black the is an all ferrite pattern part and not really suitable in my experience. ...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 03-21-2021, 04:57 AM

Replies: 19 New heads for Panasonic NV-HS1000, where to find? Views: 1,894 Posted By Quasipal Hi, sadly the 'new' genuine heads still for sale... Hi, sadly the 'new' genuine heads still for sale in retail are some sort of pattern part which does not track well or match the electronics (crackling audio). They are also basic ferrite so not...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 09-12-2020, 01:39 PM

Replies: 11 How to re-spool stuck tape in AG-1980P? Views: 1,167 Posted By Quasipal I'd pop out the mechanism with the tape in place... I'd pop out the mechanism with the tape in place and manually work the spools and mode plate. Done quite a few like that where customers got tapes stuck. Also easier is to cut out a bit of the clear...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 08-30-2020, 08:53 AM

Replies: 12 Panasonic K-Mech: FF/REW scratch, then error F03? Views: 1,682 Posted By Quasipal Was it a known good one? Just I am seeing... Was it a known good one? Just I am seeing multiple failure of this item. Few other things... Check capstan is free to move. They can seize up for some reason. Make sure slider under the mech...

Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 08-30-2020, 03:58 AM

Replies: 382 VCR Buying Guide (S-VHS, D-VHS, Professional) for restoring video Views: 579,474 Posted By Quasipal Just to add about the haloing, it may even be... Just to add about the haloing, it may even be part of the recording. Some camcorders do this and some old broadcasts too. But you don't want to add to it with adding halos to the halos! Panasonic...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 08-29-2020, 06:25 PM

Replies: 12 Panasonic K-Mech: FF/REW scratch, then error F03? Views: 1,682 Posted By Quasipal Sounds like the clutch is slipping. It's held... Sounds like the clutch is slipping. It's held together with the same plastic that the infamous coupling gear is made from. A common symptom is loops of tape when you go into visual rewind while...

Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 08-29-2020, 06:22 PM

Replies: 382 VCR Buying Guide (S-VHS, D-VHS, Professional) for restoring video Views: 579,474 Posted By Quasipal HD670 was an excellent VHS machine. I say was as... HD670 was an excellent VHS machine. I say was as it was rugged with amorphous heads and simple to use for reliable good quality timeshift work. But now it does not have all the trick features like...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 08-28-2020, 10:54 AM

Replies: 12 Panasonic NV-HS930 ejecting tapes? Views: 1,759 Posted By Quasipal Oh I see above. Glad you sorted. Oh I see above. Glad you sorted.

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 08-28-2020, 10:54 AM

Replies: 12 Panasonic NV-HS930 ejecting tapes? Views: 1,759 Posted By Quasipal What model was the mech taken from? If you did... What model was the mech taken from? If you did not change the whole video head then there will be a mismatch in electronic circuits.

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 08-21-2020, 09:07 AM

Replies: 12 Panasonic NV-HS930 ejecting tapes? Views: 1,759 Posted By Quasipal What part was it you fitted? The issue with the... What part was it you fitted? The issue with the tape loading sounds like the loading gear has lost a tooth. Very common fault.

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 04-16-2020, 03:24 PM

Replies: 6 Panasonic NV-HS830 stops tape, rewinds before tape end? Views: 791 Posted By Quasipal These decks are very sensitive to tapes that are... These decks are very sensitive to tapes that are a bit stiff. Machine thinks it has reached the end when it hasn't. One tip for you is to try another shell - swap the reels over. Sometimes that's all...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 04-12-2020, 06:32 PM

Replies: 5 National Panasonic NV-7500 VCR will not play? Views: 1,720 Posted By Quasipal That is old! Was it working previously and... That is old! Was it working previously and stopped working or did you buy it in that state? Just that with old decks you can have several faults all at once - electrical and mechanical. Honestly,...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 04-12-2020, 06:27 PM

Replies: 6 Panasonic NV-HS830 stops tape, rewinds before tape end? Views: 791 Posted By Quasipal Does this do it on all tapes at that point? Maybe... Does this do it on all tapes at that point? Maybe the tape you are using has damage - if the tape is stiff or stuck the deck will automatically rewind as it does that to prevent damage by stretching...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 04-12-2020, 06:24 PM

Replies: 4 Panasonic NV-FS100 mechanical clanking when powered on? Views: 1,379 Posted By Quasipal This is the fragile G deck, and any misalignment... This is the fragile G deck, and any misalignment of the gears from pressing a tape out or even just a dirty mode switch will jump the gears. The problem is that there is no loading motor - everything...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 09-28-2019, 05:38 PM

Replies: 14 VCR video drum making strange noises? Views: 3,817 Posted By Quasipal Any noise from this area needs to be attended to... Any noise from this area needs to be attended to as it can mean metal surfaces are starting to generate friction. If the head drum is removable you can clean the shaft and inside of the drum where...

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