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Forum: Video Hardware Repair 08-23-2024, 05:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 683
Posted By NJRoadfan
My SR-VD400US makes the same noises. Never really...

My SR-VD400US makes the same noises. Never really knew why. Doesn't seem to effect operation.
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 08-23-2024, 07:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 572
Posted By NJRoadfan
As they say, nothing in life is free. :soapbox: ...

As they say, nothing in life is free. :soapbox:

I realigned the mechanism. It now loads correctly. I now know why people hate these decks with a passion. I also found out that the loading motor...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 08-20-2024, 07:47 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 17,119
Posted By NJRoadfan
I'm still trying to figure out what ADC is being...

I'm still trying to figure out what ADC is being used for the composite and S-Video inputs. The component and RGB inputs are handled by the TI TVP7002, which is the same chip used in the OSSC.

The...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 08-19-2024, 03:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 572
Posted By NJRoadfan
I fixed the tape basket loader already. The...

I fixed the tape basket loader already. The alignment is perfect. I pulled the chassis and checked some of the timing marks (remember to advance the transport to "tape down but not threaded" before...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 08-18-2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 17,119
Posted By NJRoadfan
Bob finally released that video on using the...

Bob finally released that video on using the RetroTINK 4k and 5X for VHS capture using the new 480i passthru modes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N9mRJKk9ps

Oddly the biggest problem...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 08-18-2024, 02:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,564
Posted By NJRoadfan
Created a new thread here:...

Created a new thread here: https://www.digitalfaq.com/forum/vcr-repair/14608-panasonic-ag-1980-a.html
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 08-18-2024, 02:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 572
Posted By NJRoadfan
Panasonic AG-1980 not loading?

See video.

-First off, the VCR always tries to load a tape whenever powered on.
-Next, when you give it a tape, it drops partway down to the reel table, runs the pickup reel for a few seconds,...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 08-18-2024, 11:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,564
Posted By NJRoadfan
Figured out the loader problem. The assembly on...

Figured out the loader problem. The assembly on the right side skipped a tooth. realigned and reinstalled and its mostly working again. I think the loading issue is from the pinch assembly not having...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 08-18-2024, 12:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,564
Posted By NJRoadfan
The Black and White switch was on, color works...

The Black and White switch was on, color works fine. I'm having tons of problems with the tape loader on this unit. Every time I turn on the machine, it thinks I inserted a tape and attempts to load...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 08-17-2024, 03:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,564
Posted By NJRoadfan
I managed to fix the problem. Removed the screw...

I managed to fix the problem. Removed the screw holding the brown bar, and the assembly came out. The gear driving the pinch cam assembly was out of time. Using my working deck as a reference, I...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 08-16-2024, 08:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,564
Posted By NJRoadfan
Did you ever figure this out? I got a AG-1980...

Did you ever figure this out? I got a AG-1980 with this problem here. The price was right (free), so this is the only thing relegating this as a parts deck to my working unit.
Forum: Tech Myths, Misinformation 08-08-2024, 06:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,337
Posted By NJRoadfan
The VCR "blue screen" test is actually a test of...

The VCR "blue screen" test is actually a test of how well a device tolerates 240p video (technically out of spec). A good capture card or TBC doesn't care and just digitizes it as 480i video like...
Forum: General Discussion 08-08-2024, 06:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,651
Posted By NJRoadfan
Even the pricing for "for parts only" machines of...

Even the pricing for "for parts only" machines of all types has gotten ridiculous. The pool of people looking for units to refurbish and resell is fairly small, mostly due to the lack of skill. The...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 08-08-2024, 05:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,711
Posted By NJRoadfan
The fingernail trick is really for "captures of...

The fingernail trick is really for "captures of last resort". Those early 90s Sony 8mm tapes love to clog heads and using the fingernail is pretty much the only way to capture those tapes without...
Forum: Video Hardware Repair 08-05-2024, 10:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 695
Posted By NJRoadfan
If I recall, the HR-S7800U manual references the...

If I recall, the HR-S7800U manual references the HR-S4800U for most of the chassis details. The 7800 is basically a 4800 with the DigiPure TBC added onto it.
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 07-25-2024, 03:38 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 17,119
Posted By NJRoadfan
Bumping this as the latest firmware updates for...

Bumping this as the latest firmware updates for the RetroTINK 4K has now added 480i passthru/output (https://www.retrorgb.com/the-retrotink-4k-can-interlace.html). Bob over at RetroRGB is planning on...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 04-28-2024, 07:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,202
Posted By NJRoadfan
Those checkerboards are called dot crawl, an...

Those checkerboards are called dot crawl, an artifact most commonly associated with poor comb filtering.
Forum: Project Planning, Workflows 04-27-2024, 09:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,328
Posted By NJRoadfan
Something to keep in mind, particularly if you...

Something to keep in mind, particularly if you have a newer laptop. Intel recently released a NVM firmware update for their Thunderbolt 4 controllers that disables Thunderbolt 1 and 2 device support....
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 04-24-2024, 06:42 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 29,940
Posted By NJRoadfan
As I mentioned in the past, analog to digital...

As I mentioned in the past, analog to digital workflows don't scale too well. You aren't going to be able to maintain quality with a low price on top of a high volume of tapes. That and having to...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 04-20-2024, 11:07 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 55,619
Posted By NJRoadfan
The earlier CCD-TRV128 has the S-Video jack, but...

The earlier CCD-TRV128 has the S-Video jack, but is otherwise identical to the 138. The CCD-TRV138 is indeed the last analog Hi-8 camcorder Sony sold. The S-Video port omission was a cost saving...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 04-09-2024, 09:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,187
Posted By NJRoadfan
Here is a brief summery of "professional" VHS...

Here is a brief summery of "professional" VHS audio. Most every deck supported dual linear audio tracks. Normally only one track is used for audio and the second was commonly used for linear time...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 04-04-2024, 10:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,202
Posted By NJRoadfan
The late 90s/early 00s JVC SVHS decks have a...

The late 90s/early 00s JVC SVHS decks have a pretty good adaptive Y/C comb filter built into them. The Panasonic AG-1980 comes in second as it does have some lag detecting onscreen motion and is an...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-19-2024, 09:16 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 17,119
Posted By NJRoadfan
Someone over on videohelp posted a VOB with a...

Someone over on videohelp posted a VOB with a whole bunch of test images, including the Snell & Wilcox moving test cards. If you are using a DVD player as an output device, it is pretty good for...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-19-2024, 06:30 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 17,119
Posted By NJRoadfan
Does the RetroTINK 4K support 480i/576i output...

Does the RetroTINK 4K support 480i/576i output yet? I know the RT5X eventually got that mode, but the 4K's initial firmware didn't come with it, since SD output isn't a targeted application for the...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 03-16-2024, 09:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,385
Posted By NJRoadfan
MicroMV cameras output MPEG2-TS (Transport...

MicroMV cameras output MPEG2-TS (Transport Stream) from their Firewire outputs. You can use various capture tools designed for DVHS decks. Once you have the files, they are fairly straight forward to...
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