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Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer Yesterday, 01:39 AM

Replies: 3 Leitch DPS-575 H2.16 firmware? Views: 44 Posted By latreche34 As far as I know, to dump the firmware, the chip... As far as I know, to dump the firmware, the chip has to be de-soldered and put on a chip reader to be able to dup its contents.

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 05-28-2026, 03:56 PM

Replies: 2 JVC HM-DH30000U, audio but no video? Views: 53 Posted By latreche34 I would start with the power supply, visual check... I would start with the power supply, visual check looking for bulged components. signs of heat such as discoloration, lifted or damaged components, then check your voltages according to the service...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 05-27-2026, 01:44 AM

Replies: 15 Conventional vs. vhs-decode comparison! (cartoon + live action) Views: 344 Posted By latreche34 We've known that VHS-decode has softness, ringing... We've known that VHS-decode has softness, ringing and hallo issues for a very long time, We've been pointing it out all along. The troubling fact is, it is impossible to know for sure if this is an...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 05-26-2026, 03:34 AM

Replies: 24 Hi8 image alternates blue and static, but sound ok? Views: 391 Posted By latreche34 D8 camcorders are available online at decent... D8 camcorders are available online at decent prices if you don't mind the analog playback capability, Otherwise they are a little pricy when it comes to analog playback feature capability.

Forum: Videography: Cameras, TVs and Players 05-23-2026, 01:34 AM

Replies: 1 Just got a Samsung SV-300W, anybody have an experience with this model? Views: 67 Posted By latreche34 It's a regular VHS VCR, None of the features it... It's a regular VHS VCR, None of the features it has that made it expensive back in the day is useful for capture, Not sure why it's still listed for $1500, It is as useful for capturing as a $15 VHS...

Forum: General Discussion 05-22-2026, 01:55 AM

Replies: 9 Ultimate VHS transfer project: 35 years of TV news? Views: 2,689 Posted By latreche34 Given the fact that Stokes' tapes are most likely... Given the fact that Stokes' tapes are most likely recorded in the lowest speed possible with consumer VCRs, so quality is not the greatest, I don't think these worth capturing in lossless let alone a...

Forum: Marketplace 05-16-2026, 01:20 AM

Replies: 6 FS: Big Voodoo TBC from lordsmurf, like AVT-8710 Views: 449 Posted By latreche34 A while back I was interested in one that has SDI... A while back I was interested in one that has SDI out option but when I found out that it does not have an audio channel processed along the video I lost interest in it, Not that audio is important...

Forum: General Discussion 05-14-2026, 10:31 AM

Replies: 5 Do I really need vhs-decode/Domesday, compile software? Views: 188 Posted By latreche34 VHS-decode is like a communist government running... VHS-decode is like a communist government running a chain of grocery stores, Nothing works when offered for free, Profit ambitions can make things work but not to the extent of greedy capitalism,...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 05-13-2026, 10:33 AM

Replies: 7 Hi8 video capture workflow with Atomos Ninja Blade? Views: 151 Posted By latreche34 Too many devices, Get a decent Hi8 or D8... Too many devices, Get a decent Hi8 or D8 camcorder with built in TBC, If you must use your BM converter use SDI instead of HDMI, SD SDI is idiot proof standard and it is geared towards analog SD...

Forum: General Discussion 05-13-2026, 01:09 AM

Replies: 10 Step-down transformer for Japanese video gear? Views: 228 Posted By latreche34 Better to get a UPS with voltage and frequency... Better to get a UPS with voltage and frequency conversion capability.

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 05-11-2026, 02:09 PM

Replies: 5 Why not capture VHS in 640 x 480? Views: 174 Posted By latreche34 The rec.601 standard doesn't govern just color,... The rec.601 standard doesn't govern just color, but resolution and other parameters. When you set your capture software to capture @ 640 you're basically telling it to resize from 720 to 640 on the...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 05-10-2026, 11:12 PM

Replies: 7 Does this MP4 recorder work? Views: 172 Posted By latreche34 Any recorder that has the word mp4 in it is junk,... Any recorder that has the word mp4 in it is junk, Capturing analog tapes in good quality is a process not one recording step.

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 05-07-2026, 01:53 AM

Replies: 24 Hi8 image alternates blue and static, but sound ok? Views: 391 Posted By latreche34 For whatever reason, I always thought that D8... For whatever reason, I always thought that D8 predated miniDV, Thanks for this format history tip.

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 05-06-2026, 01:25 AM

Replies: 24 Hi8 image alternates blue and static, but sound ok? Views: 391 Posted By latreche34 From the supplied footage and assuming the... From the supplied footage and assuming the customer confirms there is contents in the tapes, These are 99.99% D8 recordings, If you are in the business you should get a D8 player or camcorder, These...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 05-02-2026, 01:17 AM

Replies: 9 AG-1960 dew sensor stuck? How to bypass? Views: 252 Posted By latreche34 I would use a variable resistor pot and dial it... I would use a variable resistor pot and dial it until the code goes away, Then measure the resistance across it and solder in a fixed value resistance.

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 04-28-2026, 01:53 PM

Replies: 9 VHS-C tape wrinkled, recover damaged section? Views: 286 Posted By latreche34 Splicing risks damaging the heads if you don't do... Splicing risks damaging the heads if you don't do it right, too much drama around wrinkled tapes, If the damage is not severe there is nothing to worry about, the head will scan the tape just fine...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 04-20-2026, 02:55 AM

Replies: 19 Reality of acquiring a TBC in the 2020s? Views: 1,973 Posted By latreche34 Well I'm not sure if the Hotronic AP41 is... Well I'm not sure if the Hotronic AP41 is considered modern or cheap, I'm not familiar with them so don't take my word for it.

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 04-16-2026, 01:27 PM

Replies: 2 JVC SR-MV50 TBC spots, anomalies? Views: 133 Posted By latreche34 That's called flagging, Aging of tapes cause line... That's called flagging, Aging of tapes cause line TBC to go nuts, Sometimes engaging manual tracking and tweaking it reduces the artifact, Some Panasonic DVD recorders are known for resolving that...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 04-13-2026, 01:43 PM

Replies: 3 Is this crosstalk on my Panasonic DMR? Views: 226 Posted By latreche34 It's basically horizontal blurring, it can be... It's basically horizontal blurring, it can be done better in software if I remember correctly, You are essentially throwing half of the horizontal resolution away.

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 04-13-2026, 12:44 PM

Replies: 7 Keeping Hi8/MiniDV tapes after digital transfer? Views: 363 Posted By latreche34 Hi8 is an analog format, miniDV is digital, so... Hi8 is an analog format, miniDV is digital, so not the same rules apply here, While Hi8 can benefit from future capture technologies (although development is very slow and results are not yet...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 04-11-2026, 06:39 PM

Replies: 18 VHS tape issues: chipmunk audio with static? Views: 318 Posted By latreche34 This is a speed compatibility problem, your tapes... This is a speed compatibility problem, your tapes are recorded in a speed (who knows what?) that is not compatible with your VCR or the VCR is enable to lock onto for an unknown reason, AG-1980P is a...

Forum: General Discussion 04-08-2026, 12:16 PM

Replies: 1 Weird protection found in Pixar DVDs? Views: 152 Posted By latreche34 I guess you don't have a choice but to use DVDFab... I guess you don't have a choice but to use DVDFab or MakeMKV. An ISO backup should be the same regardless what software made it.

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-27-2026, 01:25 AM

Replies: 15 Panasonic DVR to HDMI capture card? Views: 721 Posted By latreche34 Those capturing services are not professionals,... Those capturing services are not professionals, they are businesses or service providers. Professionals are the ones who learned the technical skills and did it for the living, the ones who do the...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-24-2026, 02:06 PM

Replies: 15 Panasonic DVR to HDMI capture card? Views: 721 Posted By latreche34 If one wants to capture HDMI 480i/576i the first... If one wants to capture HDMI 480i/576i the first thing is stay away from amazon, aliexpress, timu or any chinese device, Name brand is a key here as discussed above, Aja, BM, Majewell ...., prices...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-24-2026, 02:54 AM

Replies: 15 Panasonic DVR to HDMI capture card? Views: 721 Posted By latreche34 Some modern BM slot cards or external devices and... Some modern BM slot cards or external devices and SSD recorders can do HDMI NTSC or PAL 525/625 very well, no TBC required since the signal is already digital. But I'm afraid that model is limited to...

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