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Forum: Video Hardware Repair 12-15-2025, 07:02 AM
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Posted By pokeprodbreak
Thinking of, for example, a J-30? I picture...

Thinking of, for example, a J-30? I picture these as the higher end solution for betacam capture. With firewire out it seems most of the chain, such as external capture card, could be totally...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 12-12-2025, 07:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,543
Posted By pokeprodbreak
I had read about some sort of nuline polish being...

I had read about some sort of nuline polish being applied. It seemed more aimed at prevention of the sticky shed issue, and I'm understanding it as an alternative (or in addition to) tape 'baking'. ...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 12-11-2025, 03:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,543
Posted By pokeprodbreak
Hopefully, yes. I soak the the paper in alcohol...

Hopefully, yes. I soak the the paper in alcohol hold it firmly and gently spin the drum. Generally you can see if the paper is discolored, it got something. If it's held under the light and...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 12-11-2025, 03:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,543
Posted By pokeprodbreak
Thanks! I was reading somewhere earlier...

Thanks!

I was reading somewhere earlier about tape dropouts, but the crux of that article was how to fix them afterwards. Would love to find a way to get takes at least partially better before I...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 12-10-2025, 11:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,543
Posted By pokeprodbreak
Bumping this thread a little bit, because I've...

Bumping this thread a little bit, because I've found lots of answers to lots of problems -- but there is one that I can't seem to track down..

What could potentially cause the problem in attached...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 09-01-2025, 08:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,543
Posted By pokeprodbreak
this is probably my most likely avenue, someday. ...

this is probably my most likely avenue, someday. Although I'm not sure dirty tapes is really my issue it seems like a good best practice. I use a separate machine for rewinding Betacam tapes as it...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 09-01-2025, 07:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,543
Posted By pokeprodbreak
Yes, binder issues I am a little bit familiar...

Yes, binder issues I am a little bit familiar with from Umatic tapes.

From what I understand the sticky shed issue is only when the tape struggles to play or doesn't spin freely. Could the SSS or...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 08-31-2025, 06:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,543
Posted By pokeprodbreak
I had always cleaned the drum and tape path with...

I had always cleaned the drum and tape path with a cotton swab. Seeing some comments about sandpaper on the head for cleaning purposes (which sounded terrifying) I met in the middle with notebook...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 08-27-2025, 08:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,543
Posted By pokeprodbreak
Repair Sony UVW-1200 1400A BetacamSP decks?

First of all, thanks to all the users and administrators of this site! What wealth of information about tapes -- really, thank you.

We have a large volume of BetacamSP tapes. I have a Sony...
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