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Posted By Rolle68

This gave me something to think about... I don't...

This gave me something to think about... I don't have a test tape (which will probably be challenging to obtain) and an oscilloscope, so I need to find out if there is a place nearby that can...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair

10-02-2025, 01:51 AM

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Posted By Rolle68

Thanks for the analysis & comments! :) The...

Thanks for the analysis & comments! :)

The first conclusion is that I seem to appreciate over-processed images...
I'm still at the beginning of the learning curve when it comes to capturing, so I...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair

10-01-2025, 05:36 AM

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Posted By Rolle68

Below values of all replaced caps :) Does some...

Below values of all replaced caps :)
Does some value stand out?
(ESR, Vloss and capacitance are measured values, Cap values = nominal values)

Capacitor Cap values ESR / OHM Vloss /...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair

10-01-2025, 04:03 AM

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Posted By Rolle68

Finally got the caps measured. These are the...

Finally got the caps measured.
These are the capacitors that deviated the most from their nominal values (measured with a cheap "LCR-T4 ESR" meter):
C5308 / 100µF,16V, measured 64,3µF
C5309 /...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair

09-08-2025, 02:22 AM

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Posted By Rolle68

Well I don't have a scope so that's why I...

Well I don't have a scope so that's why I referred only to voltages:). But as I wrote in first message, the seller said that device will not even power up and if that actually happened to him the PS...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair

09-08-2025, 01:33 AM

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Posted By Rolle68

My intention is to measure the capacitances of...

My intention is to measure the capacitances of the old capacitors at some point and add the information to this thread. I did not measure voltage levels from any points from the VCR before the recap....

Forum: Video Hardware Repair

09-08-2025, 12:50 AM

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Posted By Rolle68

Well, no and yes? :) At least now the picture...

Well, no and yes? :)
At least now the picture is more par to my expectations.
Attached comparisons from frames 17 and 18.

Forum: Video Hardware Repair

09-07-2025, 11:16 AM

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Posted By Rolle68

I replaced all electrolytic caps (17 pcs.) shown...

I replaced all electrolytic caps (17 pcs.) shown in service manual - "Switching regulator schematic diagram" that is used in 7700-model.

I think the effect was significant :). Attached is a 7700...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair

08-31-2025, 12:01 PM

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Posted By Rolle68

Thanks, this is new information to me. I...

Thanks, this is new information to me.

I think that also the added text "jitters" (don't know the correct word :)) more in 7700 than in DVS2, so may this be more than device model specific...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair

08-30-2025, 06:13 AM

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Posted By Rolle68

What is wrong with JVC HR-7700EU VCR?

Hi.

I have been capturing using my JVC HR-DVS2 and happy with the results.

I saw HR-S7700 coming to sale for 5€(!) and bought it immediately. The seller said that it will not even power up...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer

06-19-2025, 10:40 AM

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Posted By Rolle68

Thanks about the info :) More comparisons: ...

Thanks about the info :)

More comparisons:
DVD Player / S-video / USB Live2: Test-1 -> Some ringing
DVD Player / S-video / Osprey 260e: Test-2 -> Most ringing
DVD Player / S-video / HD880:...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer

06-18-2025, 11:28 AM

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Posted By Rolle68

I did following tests (Compare-2.JPG): ...

I did following tests (Compare-2.JPG):
Panasonic DMR-EX77 -> S-video -> Osprey
Panasonic DMR-ES10 -> S-video -> Osprey
Sony RDR-GX350 -> S-video -> Osprey

All having the same echos (is this a...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer

06-15-2025, 02:05 PM

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Posted By Rolle68

Yes, I believe so, tested several cables. I have...

Yes, I believe so, tested several cables. I have even fabricated one-piece cable to Osprey using Philips S-video cable and 15 pin mini DIN connector, but always the same "echos" are present.

I...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer

06-14-2025, 08:50 AM

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Posted By Rolle68

Digital Video Essentials DVD Thanks! I...

Digital Video Essentials DVD

Thanks! I missed to check resolution settings. New attachment for USB Live2 with 576x720 file "Test-1.1.avi"

Just wanted to compare different methods:)

...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer

06-08-2025, 03:38 AM

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Posted By Rolle68

USB Live2 output quality not good?

Hi,

I just received USB Live2 and the output is not as I expected.
Is there some special settings that should be adjusted in USB Live2

USB Live2 is the newer model “122020”

Attached short...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer

05-11-2025, 11:56 AM

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S-VHS connection to Osprey 260e?

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Posted By Rolle68

Last year after some researching I also ended up...

Last year after some researching I also ended up to purchase Osprey 260e as well to my first capture card, mostly from same reasons as You did. I had tried some cheap USB-stick with low-end VCR and I...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer

01-26-2025, 05:52 AM

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Posted By Rolle68

Well, this was interesting. DKV-100 manual: ...

Well, this was interesting.

DKV-100 manual:
Dip Switch 2: OFF = 0 IRE, ON = 7.5IRE input/output

Since in PAL land I had it OFF but among other tests I tested this dip switch also with...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer

12-28-2024, 01:36 AM

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Posted By Rolle68

Thanks for pointing the directions I should...

Thanks for pointing the directions I should investigate.
I will re-check capturing settings and take notes of all the steps I make.
As a newbie it is indeed possible that I have just made a simple...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer

12-27-2024, 12:07 PM

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Posted By Rolle68

It indeed was glue, and it made really hard to...

It indeed was glue, and it made really hard to get those caps out. I ended to use small snap-off knife to carefully make a cut to glue. I replaced all mainboard caps and measured old caps values:
13...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer

12-25-2024, 01:11 PM

Replies: 7