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Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 07-16-2022, 11:03 PM

Replies: 51 RetroTINK-2X as alternative capture device for VHS? Views: 17,543 Posted By McCarthy False. All magnetic media, including magnetic... False. All magnetic media, including magnetic tapes, experience data decay as (particle) bits lose their magnetic orientation, it doesn't matter in what form the data is encoded, the particles in the...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 07-16-2022, 08:54 PM

Replies: 51 RetroTINK-2X as alternative capture device for VHS? Views: 17,543 Posted By McCarthy I was talking about the 80s and 90s as a measure... I was talking about the 80s and 90s as a measure of time, not hardware. That recorders used to be better than the last models is nothing new. 30 to 40 year old recordings lose signal strength on the...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 07-16-2022, 05:04 AM

Replies: 51 RetroTINK-2X as alternative capture device for VHS? Views: 17,543 Posted By McCarthy Vast majority of the quality is determined by the... Vast majority of the quality is determined by the tapes and most tapes from the 80s and 90s have issues. Some around here need to put things into perspective. When I want the highest quality, I place...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 07-16-2022, 02:52 AM

Replies: 51 RetroTINK-2X as alternative capture device for VHS? Views: 17,543 Posted By McCarthy I bought a RetroThink 2x Pro, mainly to connect... I bought a RetroThink 2x Pro, mainly to connect my retro gaming consoles to modern monitors, but just tested it with some VHS material. Waiting on a S-Video cable, so it will be even better. It...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 07-16-2022, 01:09 AM

Replies: 17 JVC VCR seems to constantly track (re-track) tapes? Views: 4,819 Posted By McCarthy I'm well past this, long done, its super clean... I'm well past this, long done, its super clean and tape pull and alignment is not the issue. The control head has no proper pulse while analog audio is spot on. There is no replacement part at...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 07-12-2022, 06:22 PM

Replies: 17 JVC VCR seems to constantly track (re-track) tapes? Views: 4,819 Posted By McCarthy Yes, mono audio is there and normal. Didn't find... Yes, mono audio is there and normal. Didn't find a control track test point. If there is one, I'd have to take off the mechanics and there is no way to connect the rotating head anymore. The 2...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 07-11-2022, 10:13 PM

Replies: 17 JVC VCR seems to constantly track (re-track) tapes? Views: 4,819 Posted By McCarthy Hooked up my oscilloscope and a multimeter. The... Hooked up my oscilloscope and a multimeter. The audio head and the control head both get 2.3 V, the audio head produces a matching wave on the output, the control head only some high frequency noise,...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 07-10-2022, 10:13 PM

Replies: 17 JVC VCR seems to constantly track (re-track) tapes? Views: 4,819 Posted By McCarthy Yes, that's all aligned properly. I adjusted it... Yes, that's all aligned properly. I adjusted it as well on all screws... the tracking issue never goes away. I pulled the mechanics off the PCB. Don't see any hairline cracks, cold solder joints,...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 07-10-2022, 08:57 PM

Replies: 17 JVC VCR seems to constantly track (re-track) tapes? Views: 4,819 Posted By McCarthy I cleaned all heads. Pulling the cable on the... I cleaned all heads. Pulling the cable on the mono and tracking head caused the image to disappear, so some signal must be coming in. When I play an EP tape, the playback speed is too fast, so the...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 07-10-2022, 02:00 PM

Replies: 17 JVC VCR seems to constantly track (re-track) tapes? Views: 4,819 Posted By McCarthy This is not an issue with the tape path or any... This is not an issue with the tape path or any mechanical alignment, the VCR is constantly tracking in auto mode, going back and forth, and this can't be turned off anymore. I got one of these VCR...

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 07-09-2022, 01:24 PM

Replies: 28 JVC PTU94023B jig RCU on eBay, several available! Views: 4,209 Posted By McCarthy That sounds like a fun project in itself! That sounds like a fun project in itself!

Forum: Marketplace 07-09-2022, 12:12 PM

Replies: 6 Wanted: JVC Service Remote/JIG (JPTU94023B) Views: 2,357 Posted By McCarthy Figures lol Anybody willing to sell one,... Figures lol Anybody willing to sell one, please PM me.

Forum: Video Hardware Repair 07-09-2022, 12:11 PM

Replies: 28 JVC PTU94023B jig RCU on eBay, several available! Views: 4,209 Posted By McCarthy Damn, I missed it by days. Anybody willing... Damn, I missed it by days. Anybody willing to sell one, please PM me.

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 07-08-2022, 09:53 PM

Replies: 34 VHS transfer with Blackmagic, problems? Views: 4,538 Posted By McCarthy Yes, but your reply was out of context since I... Yes, but your reply was out of context since I asked for a list of best gear, replied to your question, and didn't get an answer after all.

Forum: Marketplace 07-08-2022, 09:27 PM

Replies: 6 Wanted: JVC Service Remote/JIG (JPTU94023B) Views: 2,357 Posted By McCarthy Do you still have that remote on hands? I need... Do you still have that remote on hands? I need one for my JVC recorders, willing to pay more.

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 07-08-2022, 02:44 PM

Replies: 34 VHS transfer with Blackmagic, problems? Views: 4,538 Posted By McCarthy I think this reply belongs to another thread. I think this reply belongs to another thread.

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 07-08-2022, 12:06 PM

Replies: 34 VHS transfer with Blackmagic, problems? Views: 4,538 Posted By McCarthy I used MG Chemicals Single Head Chamois Swabs... I used MG Chemicals Single Head Chamois Swabs with 91% isopropyl alcohol. I'll buy pre recorded tapes from eBay etc, go through them, and capture everything 80s and early 90s that reminds me of...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 07-07-2022, 11:30 PM

Replies: 34 VHS transfer with Blackmagic, problems? Views: 4,538 Posted By McCarthy Just for the record, I don't own a Blackmagic... Just for the record, I don't own a Blackmagic card, it is a standalone device. Here a link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005VNE85Y Those reviews are pretty decent and don't seem to be bought or...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 07-07-2022, 09:27 AM

Replies: 34 VHS transfer with Blackmagic, problems? Views: 4,538 Posted By McCarthy This is not a problem for me since I'm not going... This is not a problem for me since I'm not going to capture any tapes with copy protection. My only interest is in home recordings from eBay, flea markets, etc. Only used this tape to have a good...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 07-06-2022, 09:17 PM

Replies: 34 VHS transfer with Blackmagic, problems? Views: 4,538 Posted By McCarthy So I was getting ready for the long capture test... So I was getting ready for the long capture test to find out if I'm dealing with video / audio drifting, and all of the sudden this tearing shows up, see attached screenshot. I searched for this...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 07-05-2022, 12:01 PM

Replies: 34 VHS transfer with Blackmagic, problems? Views: 4,538 Posted By McCarthy Thanks for all the info. I will have to re-read a... Thanks for all the info. I will have to re-read a couple times and take notes, and get back to certain topics. I don't own a desktop computer, only ThinkPad laptops. The one I'm using right...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 07-05-2022, 01:05 AM

Replies: 34 VHS transfer with Blackmagic, problems? Views: 4,538 Posted By McCarthy OK, I read up on interlacing, and just checked my... OK, I read up on interlacing, and just checked my settings. I was capturing in 525i 59.94 NTSC after all. There is no 480i. Is 525i my best option? De-interlacing is automatically done in DaVinci....

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 07-04-2022, 08:22 PM

Replies: 34 VHS transfer with Blackmagic, problems? Views: 4,538 Posted By McCarthy In my research I found a guy who said that 480i... In my research I found a guy who said that 480i would cause pixilation once it becomes a digital signal. He suggested to capture with 1080, I did a compromise in order to keep the file size somewhat...

Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 07-04-2022, 01:35 PM

Replies: 34 VHS transfer with Blackmagic, problems? Views: 4,538 Posted By McCarthy VHS transfer with Blackmagic, problems? Hey folks, I finished a first capture sample and would like to know where I'm at and what I could do better. Hardware: - Movie on VHS tape bought from Amazon a couple days ago - JVC...

Forum: Web Hosting 07-01-2022, 11:50 AM

Replies: 15 Top webhost list in this forum? Views: 1,587 Posted By McCarthy Retiring early seemed like a dream come true, but... Retiring early seemed like a dream come true, but it got boring fast and my health / body didn't like not being used / needed anymore. I'm currently looking into getting back into something...

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