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Forum: Marketplace 07-20-2022, 01:55 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 33,320
Posted By Darkmatter
That does make sense. Just out of curiosity,...

That does make sense.

Just out of curiosity, what happens if you turn off multithreading and set 1 core to VDub or whatever software is being used, and have the rest free for the rest of the...
Forum: Marketplace 07-20-2022, 11:36 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 33,320
Posted By Darkmatter
I have zero authority in these matters, so I'm...

I have zero authority in these matters, so I'm just going to parrot Lordsmurf here by saying that you should shut down unneeded software that is more or less bloat for when you're recording. Things...
Forum: General Discussion 05-18-2022, 11:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 458
Posted By Darkmatter
JVC HR-S6900U squeal, static?

Someone asked me to convert their tapes, and handed me a JVC HR-S6900U (Damn, just 1 generation from likely having a TBC!) lol

It has a few issues that may be minor, but I'm not sure yet. First...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 03-26-2022, 01:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 549
Posted By Darkmatter
Thanks I checked and they are SVHS tapes....

Thanks

I checked and they are SVHS tapes. Odd that the one played fine and the other didn't, but at least now I know the issue. I've been looking for a S-VHS player locally but haven't had much...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 03-25-2022, 01:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 549
Posted By Darkmatter
Actually that makes it even weirder. There were 2...

Actually that makes it even weirder. There were 2 tapes, both made at a small company that did commercial tape productions for people. They're short videos so the 2 tapes are both the type that have...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 03-24-2022, 01:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 549
Posted By Darkmatter
Can I assume that this is just damge to the tape?

I've only seen this on this one tape, so I'm assuming it's damage to the tape itself, but I thought I'd ask.

Thanks
Forum: General Discussion 03-24-2022, 01:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,255
Posted By Darkmatter
Actually I collect Masterpiece Transformers and...

Actually I collect Masterpiece Transformers and Fanstoys 3P figures. Unfortunately with the prices of both companies figures going crazy it has me rethinking it as a hobby.
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 12-19-2021, 01:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,559
Posted By Darkmatter
OK, I tried to play a tape in my old Hi8 recorder...

OK, I tried to play a tape in my old Hi8 recorder to see if it would tear. The recorder works, but shows no image. It didn't tear, but it started to hang part way through. When I looked at the tape I...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 12-18-2021, 12:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,559
Posted By Darkmatter
Thanks all. I did try to "unspool" the tape...

Thanks all.

I did try to "unspool" the tape manually and if I didn't have the tension just right it would still tear. :/

I think I mentioned this way back in the beginning, but some tapes...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 12-17-2021, 10:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,559
Posted By Darkmatter
So, I decided to just continue this thread...

So, I decided to just continue this thread instead of making a new one.

I had another tape break. Since I was already on edge after the last one, I decided to throw in a garbage tape just in case....
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 12-12-2021, 12:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,559
Posted By Darkmatter
The 2 tape housing idea is something I hadn't...

The 2 tape housing idea is something I hadn't thought of. It's a great, although somewhat more time consuming method to solve the problem. I'm actually fine with anything that doesn't damage the head...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 12-11-2021, 04:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,559
Posted By Darkmatter
Still don't know how or where to put those 2...

Still don't know how or where to put those 2 pieces. Youtube has a lot of videos but none show me these parts.
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 12-11-2021, 09:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,559
Posted By Darkmatter
Thanks for the taping advice. A lot show them...

Thanks for the taping advice. A lot show them taping on both sides. I was worried this would damage the head.

As for the Hi8 tape parts I attached, I haven't found a video that shows where these...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 12-11-2021, 01:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,559
Posted By Darkmatter
8mm tape broke, how to fix?

I have the tape apart, but 2 pieces fell out despite taking it apart with the parts on the bottom.

[Edit] Photos now attached.

I need to know where they go and in which orientation.

Also, I...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 11-11-2021, 02:13 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 30,092
Posted By Darkmatter
So, for the list in the first post by LS and...

So, for the list in the first post by LS and other contributors, is this (quoted below) the list I should focus on if I want a player that has line TBC and S-Video with the ability to play back the...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 11-10-2021, 09:22 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,029
Posted By Darkmatter
Replying to everyone. lol I have to admit, a...

Replying to everyone. lol

I have to admit, a faked video wasn't something I had considered...

Am a noob? Yes, I would say so. I'm probably not a total noob overall (the overall part is the...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 11-09-2021, 10:50 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,029
Posted By Darkmatter
One question. I'm often hearing of cap problems,...

One question. I'm often hearing of cap problems, which I'm assuming are capacitors. Aren't they "fairly easy" to replace?

I'm sure it depends on the space given to remove it, and if you can find...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 11-08-2021, 04:55 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,029
Posted By Darkmatter
All good points. I've asked the eBay seller if he...

All good points. I've asked the eBay seller if he can upload a video of the VCR playing a video.

I also asked him if it was originally his, or if he bought it off of someone else, and if he knew...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 11-08-2021, 02:23 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,029
Posted By Darkmatter
Does anyone have any experiences to share on...

Does anyone have any experiences to share on using Facebook marketplace? My guess is that there might be less scammers on there, but I think I'd only buy something that I was within driving distance...
Forum: Marketplace 11-04-2021, 01:24 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 33,320
Posted By Darkmatter
Hi LS As you've read in my other thread in...

Hi LS

As you've read in my other thread in the capture forum, I'm trying to find a good, but not top of the line S-VHS. From reading your S-VHS buying guide thread I guess I'm looking for a JVC HR...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 10-29-2021, 07:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,044
Posted By Darkmatter
LS, from your list of 8mm/Hi8 recorders that you...

LS, from your list of 8mm/Hi8 recorders that you have listed at the top of the thread, it mentions TBC, stereo, and S-Video. Is that full TBC or line TBC? Also, do those recorders also play the older...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 10-28-2021, 05:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,044
Posted By Darkmatter
Thanks LS I am looking at NTSC. Avoid...

Thanks LS

I am looking at NTSC.

Avoid eBay. Got it.

The white balance could be from the E60, but I'll have to check, as that's something I'd want to be aware of. My guess though is that it's...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 10-18-2021, 09:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,044
Posted By Darkmatter
That's understandable. It's really more of a...

That's understandable. It's really more of a horizontal "warp" than a "wiggle." ;)

Oh, the E60's front OSD does say Line 1 passthrough on the front when I use it. :)



So, I have a question...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 10-17-2021, 08:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,044
Posted By Darkmatter
You're not telling me that I found something that...

You're not telling me that I found something that you guys didn't already know, are you? I would find that very hard to believe. :)
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 10-17-2021, 01:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,044
Posted By Darkmatter
Actually, it could still be the heads, or...

Actually, it could still be the heads, or something connected to it.

I see what the camera lens shows me when the lens cap is off, and the camera is in "camera" mode, and I can even record it, but...
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