DC International Grundig C100L, repair to component level. video99.co.uk 2019-08-05 | The repair of a Grundig cassette deck which uses the obscure DC International cassette format. Down to component level. Results in the end were well worth the effort. Includes a very old recording featuring Leslie Crowther and Cyril Fletcher:http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/9a87158079fe4395a79439c4342ef883My apologies that some of the fades between shots appear to flicker, some kind of software fault crept into the editing process. Here's a fixed version: youtu.be/tynuzi1LA5oAudio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukTechmoan video on this format: youtube.com/watch?v=fT3_cS1KNYcA close up of the heads: video99.co.uk/images/DCI_heads.JPGMusic “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.
Skiing tapes clog video heads video99.co.uk 2024-05-16 | The only subject matter of recording which seems to cause a problem is skiing. The cold temperatures caused camcorders (miniDV in this case) to contaminate the tapes which can cause problems at playback time, years later.
Sony Betamax SL-C9 video recorders. Can we get something working from these? Part 1. video99.co.uk 2024-05-10 | The SL-C9 is a highly sought after Beta video recorder. What it lacks in hifi sound, it makes up for in slow motion functions by use of an extra playback head. They are also very useful for connection to PCM digital audio encoders. But they are not the most reliable of machines, suffering a myriad of mechanical and electrical issues. I have two of these with apparent PSU faults awaiting repair, plus a scrap machine which may be able to provide us with parts. Can we get anything running from these?Audio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.00:00 Introduction 02:00 Power them up05:02 Start with dead machine10:39 Known good PSU in the squealer15:32 Look at mechanical issue20:09 Fix dimmer switch29:45 Examine heads32:10 Conclusion
Audio video equipment Testathon part 2 video99.co.uk 2024-05-03 | We have a fascinating collection of audio and video equipment to test, some of it very expensive in its day. In part 1 we looked mainly at video equipment, today we look mainly at audio.Part 1: youtu.be/GZRCROy8txQAudio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service."There's an intertesting article about problems with the relay in Cambridge Audio amplifiers, link in the description"http://audiopurist.pl/en/articles-en/audio-relay-the-hidden-truth/00:00 Introduction 00:45 American Audio Media Operator BT05:57 Cambridge Audio azur 340A amplifier08:32 Sony PCM-501ES digital audio processor17:59 Conclusion
Testathon of a/v equipment part 1. video99.co.uk 2024-04-26 | We have a fascinating collection of audio and video equipment to test, some of it very expensive in its day. In part 1 we will concentrate mainly on video equipment.Audio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.00:00 Introduction 01:24 Amplifier, mixer, RGB converter, colour corrector, A/V switch06:40 Test JVC JX-S777 Audio Video Selector and find more goodies13:21 Shinybow 8x8 matrix switch SB-554821:18 CD de-construction22:40 CDM-820 NTSC to PAL (PAL to NTSC) from converters.tv32:13 GTH ACE35:14 JVC RGB Signal Converter KM-V7EG and LG LM-D553045:18 JVC video corrector JX-C752:27 Conclusion
Sony PVM-A250 Professional OLED Monitor is not designed to be repaired. Lets try harder. video99.co.uk 2024-04-19 | Sony PVM-A250 Professional OLED Production Monitor - 25 inch HD-SDI HDMI Monitor. A seriously expensive bit of kit. A few weeks ago we tried really hard to repair this monitor despite it being designed to be unfixable with very limited service manuals. But we left it hanging, should we try to replace a TPS54040 regulator IC? Today we do further testing to see if there's any mileage in that.Part 1 of this video: youtu.be/Dwq-VqKDX2AAudio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.00:00 Introduction 01:15 Pile of bits and previous comments05:36 What we have set up07:13 Thought process10:29 Do the test11:58 Conclusion
Test a temperature sensor for a classic car. video99.co.uk 2024-04-15 | The temperature sensor of my 1972 Hillman Avenger needed replacement. But the new one seems to be worse than the old one. Better test it on the bench.Let's have a look at a 1972 Hillman Avenger: youtu.be/t4J-grV_CsQAudio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service. Nor Hillman Avengers.00:00 Introduction 01:20 Set up and first readings02:28 Thermal Imaging camera doesn't really help03:38 Thermocouple05:17 Remove from vice05:52 Conclusion
Sony EVS1000E Hi8 recorder from 1989. Can we fix it? video99.co.uk 2024-04-12 | In its day, this was a very high end Hi8 video recorder which includes PCM digital audio capability. This one has broken down, let's see if we can find out what is wrong and get it going again. Bear in mind that new spare parts are unobtainable, and we only have fairly low resolution service manuals. It uses the Sony U-mechanism deck. There are probably very few working examples of this video recorder left.Audio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.12voltvids video on the same fault on a different machine using the same U-mechanism:youtube.com/watch?v=ARTBxLtuot8Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.00:00 Introduction and test02:15 See the problem04:45 Dismantle06:54 Work on deck15:10 First reassembly19:12 Test (1)21:56 Test (2)24:22 Power supply capacitors check26:24 Stop worrying about power supply29:09 Test (3)33:56 Test (4) and assembly error36:42 Pictures and sound37:46 Conclusion
Lousy Software clusterf** of trouble. TFL and First Direct conspire to mess up. video99.co.uk 2024-04-08 | Lousy software from both Transport For London and First Direct add up to a clusterfudge of problems. Normally I cover audio and video technology on my channel so do subscribe for that too.
Sony PVM-A250 Professional OLED monitor, unfixable by design. video99.co.uk 2024-04-05 | Sony PVM-A250 Professional OLED studio grade monitor - 25" HD-SDI. A seriously expensive bit of kit. But the service manual is very limited. Can we try going to component level repair way beyond the service manual's intentions? The journey may be more interesting than the destination.Audio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.00:00 Introduction 00:57 Dismantle and power supply07:30 Deeper dismantle in the interests of science13:29 Get to OLED panel and QBC board16:25 Ready to test in stripped down state18:06 Power up and measurements21:02 Thermal imaging23:39 Limited service manual and regulators33:19 Nothing to lose38:54 Conclusion
Sanyo VTC5000 junker. Can we fix it? video99.co.uk 2024-03-29 | A previous owner gave up trying to fix this 40 year old Sanyo Beta (Betamax) video recorder. Can we save it from the junk heap?Audio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.00:00 Introduction01:00 First mechanical test03:00 First picture test05:39 Look at deck14:04 Recording16:38 Mechanical issue19:46 Servo fault23:53 Head wear32:04 Test again33:07 DOC Dropout Compensator35:49 Test, clean guides, reassembly37:45 Scrapper and conclusion
KAIWEETS KTI W01 Thermal imaging camera includes visible optical view too. video99.co.uk 2024-03-22 | Now there's a thermal imaging camera which also includes visible optical camera at the price of a one without the optical view. Visible / thermal blending can really help in many applications. With good specifications, a removable battery, variable mix of visible and optical both on camera and in software, this looks promising. We test it on electronic, automotive, soldering, hot and cold samples. We also compare some of the captured images directly with those from a competing Topdon model.Audio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.DISCOUNT codes:10% off code: VQB4UO2S$30 coupon: Apply on product page(Save 10% plus $30 in total)Date of expiry: 2024-5-31Buy from Amazon.com: amazon.com/dp/B0CB7Q6J7915% off code: CM15(Available sitewide at Kaiweets.com and it never expires.)Buy from official website: kaiweets.com/products/kti-w01Below are a list of possible improvements, some of which may be implemented in updates by Kaiweets.FIRMWARE:1: OVER needs to say UNDER when off the bottom of the range. This could potentially be a safety issue so it's really important.2: The red text for the hottest point is very hard to see and needs to be changed a little to make it more visible.3: When using the menus, the ENTER button has to be pressed to go into a menu selection, but the RIGHT ARROW should also function to select a menu item. (Also, to back up out of a menu, the LEFT ARROW should work as well as the back up button.4: Going into the temperature range selection needs to be promoted to a higher level function, not buried in the settings menu.5: The unit is difficult to use when trying to measure something around 120C because it keeps displaying OVER. There needs to be an overlap between the two ranges, or even a third middle range added.6: Consider adding alarms and make that audible. Also if it could trigger an alarm on a connected PC, that could be very useful in industrial applications.PC SOFTWARE:1: It should be possible to re-align optical and thermal images in the software, in case the alignment was not set properly during the image capture.As regards HARDWARE, I would suggest the following updates on a future model:1: Add tripod mount, or even two to also allow sideways mounting. 2: Add a switch to detect the cover is down and signal this on the display.3: Try to get the optical and thermal lenses closer together to reduce alignment problems, especially when having to work with nearby objects which are moving around.4: Add a small finger grip to the bottom of the cover so it is easier to find and open when required.00:00 Introduction 00:33 Look at unit05:43 Connect to PC08:22 Hot PCB testing14:09 Optical / thermal align17:35 PC software21:29 Test around 120C24:38 Hillman Avenger heated rear window27:27 Excessively hot soldering iron28:02 Boot time race29:50 Compare to Topdon39:09 Conclusion
£25 for a £2 aerial cable at Currys video99.co.uk 2024-03-18 | £25 for a £2 aerial cable at Currys, UK. Is that a rip-off?Audio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.
Turtle Beach Stealth 520 gaming headphones, USB charger socket replacement. video99.co.uk 2024-03-15 | There we were repairing a Philips V2000 video recorder when we were interrupted by a teenager who had broken the charger port on his gaming headphones. Can we replace the micro-USB charger socket?This would have been a much more appropriate socket, Amazon Affliate link earns us a little if you buy this:amzn.to/3Pm8SzAAudio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.(Except to the family!)00:00 Introduction (V2000)02:00 Socket wear04:38 Remove old socket07:12 Install new socket13:45 Test and conclusion
Some Sony EVS9000E spares. video99.co.uk 2024-03-09 | Thought we had a win on some Sony EVS9000E spares, but wasn't quite as good as hoped.
Two Philips V2000 format video recorders video99.co.uk 2024-03-08 | A Philips VR2324 has a suspected tripping power supply and a Philips VR2023 needs a new CPU backup battery.Audio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.00:00 Introduction 01:20 VR2324 Power supply investigations12:36 Interrupted by Turtle Beach headphones12:52 Remote power supply board22:28 Finish of VR2023
The Philips VR2023 is not my favourite V2000 format video recorder. So why try to fix one? video99.co.uk 2024-03-01 | The first generation of V2000 machines from Philips were never the best. So why would I try to fix one? And what then happens to my favourite V2000 video recorder? Nobody ever said that V2000 machines were reliable.Audio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.00:00 Introduction 01:13 Look at VR202302:29 Dismantle04:28 Filter capacitor05:25 CPU battery backup07:58 Great switch-on08:49 Shutting down14:43 First pictures19:53 Work on DTF issue28:48 Head swapping33:35 Testing35:59 VR2324 and conclusion
Perhaps the last media based professional format: XDCAM. video99.co.uk 2024-02-23 | Today we get to play with some Sony XDCAM recorders which use the Professional Disk format. We will try to connect these to computers via Firewire and SDI and make some test recordings in NTSC and PAL.Audio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.00:00 Introduction 01:09 PDW-V108:33 PDW-150023:07 Look at defective machine28:14 Conclusion
Working on the Tascam DA-98HR DTRS format multi-track audio recorder video99.co.uk 2024-02-16 | The DTRS 8-track professional digital audio format records onto Hi8 tapes. Today our DA-98HR needs a new internal battery. We also need to make up a test tape for an earlier Tascam DA-88.See our previous videos on this format: youtube.com/watch?v=yPeRDQLl3lkTascam IF-TAD converter. TDIF-1 digital signal from DTRS player transfer to Alesis HD24. (Edit:2) youtube.com/watch?v=B91yNuxp3IQAudio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.00:00 Introduction 01:25 On the bench04:28 Access battery06:40 Make up test tape11:30 Conclusion
Fibre To The Premises install. What could go wrong? video99.co.uk 2024-02-09 | Recently we visited the Wildanet training centre to see how Fibre To The Premises is done in the UK. Now we get the fibre installed to our location, along with a VOIP telephone adaptor. In the real world, things don't always quite go to plan, so we get to work on problems as we go along.This follows on from our first video on the subject, well worth watching: youtu.be/aaf1lw2syQAAnd the Short which started all this: It's not a fibre, it's a straw: youtube.com/shorts/oNBi5Z5fL1sAudio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.00:00 Introduction 01:17 Start work09:42 Start blowing fibre13:10 Move to internal works anyway21:23 Sort out the fibre install27:07 ONT (Optical Network Terminator) trouble37:22 It's working39:21 Play with telephones and router43:39 VOIP day, caller display51:11 Conclusion
Revisit S-VHS Panasonic NV-HS930 and also a NV-HS950. video99.co.uk 2024-02-02 | Two Panasonic S-VHS recorders which include digital timebase correctors (TBC). The Panasonic NV-HS930 is built on the Panasonic Z-mechanism. We worked around a fault a few weeks ago, today we sort it fully. Additionally we have a fault on a NV-HS950. Despite a similar model number this is a very different machine, built on the K-mechanism. We sort out a very common fault on that.Audio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.00:00 Introduction00:30 NV-HS930 head switching fault returns09:19 NV-HS950 loading fault17:19 Conclusion
That spring in Maxell/Boots 8mm tapes video99.co.uk 2024-01-30 | It's really hard to re-fit the spring in the door catch mechanism of a Maxell / Boots branded 8mm tape. Let's do one, but also show how it may not always be needed.Audio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.
Samsung S24 Plus and S24 Ultra, unbox. video99.co.uk 2024-01-29 | Day 1 with these 'phones, compare to each other and an older S21 Ultra. Apply screen protectors. Test wireless charging.Audio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.00:00 Introduction 00:43 Unbox S24 Ultra, compare to S21 Ultra04:27 S24 Ultra screen protector06:37 Some more comparisons08:08 S24 Plus unbox09:23 S24 Plus screen protector and case12:51 Wireless charging14:59 Copied settings and pocket test17:22 Killer App: Wifi Analyzer17:45 Conclusion
Sony UVW1400AP BetacamSP professional video recorder. Can we fix it? video99.co.uk 2024-01-26 | A Sony UVW1400AP is donated to us. Can we sort out the 20-111 error code? What about the capacitors behind the VU meter which can fail and cause damage? And the remote control needs a new cable. Consider the whole range of machines UVW1200, UVW1400, UVW1400A, UVW1400P, UVW1400AP, UVW1600, UVW1600P, UVW1800, UVW1800P.Audio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.00:00 Introduction and error code03:32 Test and investigate07:17 Cassette carriage14:01 VU meter board capacitors17:18 Fix remote control DSRM-1020:52 Standby timings22:08 Limitations of this series23:34 Conclusion
Very strange fault on S-VHS Panasonic NV-HS930. Can we fix it? video99.co.uk 2024-01-19 | The NV-HS930 is a fairly high end S-VHS recorder which includes a digital timebase corrector (TBC). It is built on the Panasonic Z-mechanism. One day it worked, the next day the bottom part of the picture is covered in snow. You might think this is a tape path problem but the actual fault is much more interesting than that. Can we get it going again?Just in case it wasn't clear from the video, the hi-fi audio was also tested both at the start (not working) and at the end (then working).Audio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.00:00 Introduction and fault01:56 Head switching fault?02:16 Dismantle04:04 Test recording05:51 Auto PG shifter 109:04 Heads RF output on oscilloscope15:57 Dismantle upper head drum assembly22:20 Conclusion 123:00 Big re-think about head switching27:24 Auto PG shifter 229:04 Test and conclusion 2
240V connected to a 100V Digital Betacam recorder which cost thousands. What happens? video99.co.uk 2024-01-12 | The Sony DVW-A500 Digital Betacam recorder cost thousands in its day, and they can still fetch a good price today. Ours is rated for 100V AC as it was from the Japanese market. So would it be a good idea to connect 240V UK mains to it? Will it go bang? Has it been modified already? Is it so over engineered that it just works? Or is it really quite OK for 240V operation despite the label?Audio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.00:00 Introduction and start work02:44 Mains input and breaker05:14 Get power supply out08:30 Look at PCB10:23 Maybe it is 240V after all11:00 Reassemble11:36 Oh no!14:21 Breaker, breaker15:28 Test and conclusion
Both spools full on a camcorder tape?! #SHORT #sony #vintage #Hi8 #Video8 #camcorder #impossible video99.co.uk 2024-01-07 | How can both spools seem to be full on a Video8 or Hi8 tape?It's a defect I call tape foldover.I've also done YouTube videos on de-moulding tapes, see the playlist here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhKYgBM5T9vZ2dj8rKCJxxxBUguzt0_Es&si=_Wad-S2xDAfUXdRnAudio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.
Mould on DVCPRO and other DV tapes. Applies to miniDV, DVCAM, HDV. video99.co.uk 2024-01-05 | Mould is stronger than the tape is many video cassettes including DV based formats miniDV, DVCAM and DVCPRO. So when tapes are badly stored and mould grows on them, it will cause the tapes to snap when loaded into a player. The mould "glues" the tape together on the spools, at the top and bottom edges. In the past I've shown a process for de-moulding Video8 or Hi8 tapes, today we do the same process on some DVCPRO tapes. DVCPRO as a professional version from Panasonic, of the DV format, partly related to DVCAM from Sony. The format didn't sell particularly well, the machines are unreliable, and there were a lot of variants such as DVCPRO-50, DVCPRO-HD, and up to four tapes sizes. Relatively few people can run all variants of DVCPRO, and even less are brave enough to work with mouldy tapes!Playlist on DVCPRO: youtube.com/watch?v=dZvh93vKn9oPlaylist on mouldy tapes: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhKYgBM5T9vZ2dj8rKCJxxxBUguzt0_Es&si=tH90369WB_8Luv_-Audio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.Mushrooms grown by pixabay pixabay.com/users/clker-free-vector-images-373600:00 Introduction 01:53 Tools and start work05:55 Using tension to unwind the tape11:13 Reassemble12:44 More large tapes15:03 Giving it a tug, if you're lucky16:20 Video8/Hi816:46 Conclusion and video capture
Work on a U-matic video cassette video99.co.uk 2023-12-29 | Of all the video cassette formats, U-matic tapes can be one of the fiddlier ones to dismantle and reassemble correctly. Here we have a snapped tape, which we repair. You might have different opinions on how this should be done, but this is how I do so at the moment.Audio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.00:00 Introduction 01:38 Dismantle02:52 Repair04:17 Reassemble05:45 Conclusion
Use our Digital Betacam Broadcast Camcorder #SHORT #vintage #sony video99.co.uk 2023-12-28 | Our final short on this Digital Betacam broadcast camcorder, we get the last few items we need to make it useful. It's a Sony DVW-790WSP.See first video on the camcorder: youtu.be/h-wG4o8KaugAmazon Affliate links, please use these if you wish to buy the V-Lock battery or wind chime.Wind chime:amzn.to/41GarNxV-Lock battery:amzn.to/3TGOoV3Audio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.
First test of a EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter, get Bluetooth working. video99.co.uk 2023-12-22 | Can we now display multimeter readings easily on YouTube videos? Getting Bluetooth working. How things could possibly be improved with future updates.Audio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.00:00 Introduction and unbox03:24 Bluetooth06:12 Readings on PC09:05 Not all of display appears on PC10:43 Data logging14:08 Conclusion
Road trip to collect some fantastic studio equipment. video99.co.uk 2023-12-15 | A long trip to collect some equipment, but boy is it ever worth it!Update on the HP Z620 workstation: The second CPU or its card were at fault. When that was removed, it beeped 6 times to complain of defective GPU. Moved the GPU to the second slot and it ran. Took memory out of defective second CPU card and put on main board so it now ran well with one CPU and full 32GB RAM.If you are interested, the iMac specifications are:iMac (27-inch, Late 2013)Core i7 3.5GHz Processor32GB Ram 1600MHz DDR3Model Label: iMac14,23TB Fusion DriveNVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M 4 GBNewest compatible operating system: macOS CatalinaAudio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.00:00 Introduction, road trip and collection04:05 SRW-5500 HDCAM-SR10:27 DVW-A500P PAL Digital Betacam15:51 DVW-A500 NTSC Digital Betacam19:47 Re-test SRW-5500 HDCAM-SR20:01 iMac24:13 TVLogic LVM-240W monitor 25:51 Sony PVM-A250 monitor28:42 Tektronix WVR7100 Waveform Rasterizer32:05 HP Z620 server
Getting a tape out of a dead Sony CCD-TR55 camcorder. video99.co.uk 2023-12-08 | We've extracted a tape from a Sony CCD-TR202 a couple of years ago, but the CCD-TR55 is much harder to work on. As well as not damaging the tape, we've been asked not to damage the camcorder either. Can we get the video8 tape out safely?Audio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.00:00 Introduction 00:15 Try powering camcorder02:26 Dismantle05:21 Try powering loading motor08:14 Success09:47 Reassembly11:51 Conclusion
Sony Betamax SL-F1 portables, TT-F1 tuner/timer and HVC-4000P camera. Make our own cables. video99.co.uk 2023-12-01 | We've been given a Beta portable, camera and tuner/timer kit. Can we get the recorder working? Work out a way of using the recorder with some home made cables.Audio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.00:00 Introduction 00:42 Look at tuner/timer 01:56 HVC-4000P camera03:17 SL-F1 video recorder 103:41 Test it04:18 Try with power supply AC-F1E or AC-700.09:40 Another tuner/timer10:54 SL-F1 video recorder 214:57 SL-F1 video recorder 315:45 Try cable VMC-110C17:08 Test camera19:27 Dismantle tuner/timer21:51 Work on another connector solution28:01 Alternative power connection33:47 Conclusion
Not any old VHS machine. Samsung SV-5000W Worldwide video recorder. Snow on picture. video99.co.uk 2023-11-24 | This video recorder is hugely capable, it can play back tapes recorded in even the most obscure television standards. But ours has intermittent snow on the picture, a fault which online forums mention is quite common. The fault turns out to be hideously difficult to repair. But repair it we did.Audio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.00:00 Introduction 02:09 Test and fault shows up03:53 Inspect heads08:26 Dismantle13:59 Main PCB16:12 Test again20:56 Head drum dismantle and work24:49 Deep dive into head and transformer connections36:06 Reassemble head drum39:29 Test again42:11 Head switching fix43:50 Re-centre tracking53:56 Reassemble and clean up54:44 Final test and conclusion
Rim Drive tape recorder: Nasty 1960s Aiwa product? video99.co.uk 2023-11-17 | Working on a Rim Drive type tape recorder which drives the spools rather than using a pinch roller. It looks like this product was built by Aiwa in the 1960s but was sold under multiple brand names. The battery arrangement is totally unsatisfactory so we add a circuit to make it run from a normal 9V supply.Audio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.00:00 Introduction 01:51 Look at and dismantle13:30 Play a tape14:52 Power arrangements26:28 Test it on a single 9V supply29:05 Ancient battery29:13 Conclusion
Testing the legendary DPS-375SP digital timebase corrector video99.co.uk 2023-11-10 | The DPS-375 Digital Timebase Corrector from Digital Processing Systems is one of the most saught after pieces of equipment by those who transfer U-matic format tapes. It is specially designed to get the very best from U-matic machines via the Dub connectors which perform a similar function to S-Video though using an incompatible signal type. Today we need to test the performance of one of these timebase correctors by connecting to a vectorscope, but first we need to transcode the analogue YUV outputs of the DPS375 to the SDI serial datastream in order to connect to the SDI-only vectorscope.Audio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.00:00 Introduction and unpack04:00 First test and inspection08:28 Panasonic DVCPRO AJ-D950 and Videotek TVM-821D Vectorscope13:37 Sony Digital Betacam DVW-A500P15:21 GTH Electronics ACE providing analogue signal20:17 Waveform monitor steps22:12 Conclusion
Sony Betamax SL-C9 breaks down. video99.co.uk 2023-11-03 | One of our machines breaks down. This is used for PCM digital audio transfers using a PCM-601ES decoder (includes S/PDIF digital output). The front loading mechanism has failed due to a broken gear. Can we source and install a replacement?Audio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.00:00 Introduction 00:37 Look at the problem02:38 Find a gear03:37 Sony Beta spares03:52 A plan and a microscope05:03 Reassemble06:56 Final test and conclusion
Another viewfinder for a Professional DigiBeta camcorder video99.co.uk 2023-10-28 | This time we got a BVF-V20WCE for the Sony Digital Betacam DVW-790WSP.See first video on this camcorder: youtu.be/h-wG4o8KaugAnd the previous short: youtube.com/shorts/s1ezuFvY7q8?feature=shareAudio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.
How Fibre To The Premises is done in the UK with a visit to the Wildanet training centre. video99.co.uk 2023-10-20 | We get unprecedented access to a UK fibre network provider who are installing FTTP (Fibre To The Premises) broadband. From planning, to digging up the road, installing straws, blowing fibres, and connecting. We get to see what the big operators would never let you see. In this part we speak to Paddy Paddison, Chief Information and Technology Officer of Wildanet, an ISP (Internet Service Provider) who operate in Cornwall and Devon in the UK. He shows us their training centre and tells us how it is installed and works. Ian Carmichael shows us how to blow fibres through straws and connect up. In a future episode we will get to see an installation get enabled.Also known as FTTH or Fibre To The Home. Or Fiber, if you want to spell it that way. Installing fibre in the town of Yealmpton near Plymouth, Devon. 1:19:16 Missing audio should ask the question, "will anyone be compelled to go with Wildanet or Openreach or any other ISP to get a telephone service?".Next in this series, installation day: youtu.be/Y0AUmYxrpGYAudio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.0:00:00 Introduction and how it started0:04:00 Grants and schemes0:07:36 Selecting an area0:12:29 Speed and ping0:18:45 Cloud services0:21:13 Straws and fibres0:32:01 Training centre0:43:03 Blowing and connecting fibres1:10:42 Electronics 1:14:39 Poles and copper switch-off1:21:31 Liskeard’s historic Westbourne House1:22:16 Conclusion
LIDL solar power security light: From a review to a repair? video99.co.uk 2023-10-13 | What was supposed to be a review of a LIDL solar PIR light, turned out to be a repair attempt since none of the ones in the shop seemed to work. Can we work out what the problem is and get something going? LIVARNO 440634_2210 HG09131A 4055334868891Audio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.00:00 Introduction and unbox03:06 First problems06:07 Dismantle10:30 Try charging13:57 Try charging another one16:38 Further dismantling and testing19:01 Something happened21:15 Proof of charging22:12 Conclusion
A viewfinder for a Professional DigiBeta camcorder. Or not! video99.co.uk 2023-10-10 | We got a DXF-701WSCE for the Sony DVW-790WSP but we needed a BVF-V20W. It has the wrong connector.But the microphone will still be useful.See first video on the camcorder: youtu.be/h-wG4o8Kaug
Rare audio tape. Reverse engineer Philips EL3583 dictation machine. Historically important format. video99.co.uk 2023-10-06 | A rare audio tape format with the catchy name EL-3779, is loaded automatically by the Philips EL 3583 office dictation machine from around 1964. It seems to use cassette width tape on an open reel recorder. But it won't even play a tape without its special microphone, so we're going to spend over an hour reverse engineering it from the schematics. This might even be a historically important format. This seemed to replace the earlier Philips EL 3581, which is what I thought I was going to be working on!More on this format: obsoletemedia.org/philips-el-3583Also see another YouTube video on this machine: youtube.com/watch?v=G0fxsTJWysMAudio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.0:00:00 Introduction 0:02:31 Look at machine and tape0:06:24 Dismantle0:10:43 Belt replacement and mechanism0:17:57 Battery supply, schematics0:20:22 Life choices, fathom out connectors0:39:25 We must have a bad switch0:48:05 Connect to digital recorder0:53:34 Sort out speed1:00:36 Final test1:02:24 Historically important format?
Sony DVW 790WSP. Perhaps the highest quality SD camcorder of all time. Broadcast grade DigiBeta. video99.co.uk 2023-09-29 | We've always wanted to play with a broadcast quality camcorder. So we buy a junker from eBay. But is it any good? It's a Digital Betacam camcorder which once cost as much as a small house. Comments below, how much do you think we paid for it, and what's it actually worth (not that I'm selling it). Still require a tripod mount if someone has a spare one. Also see us messing about with getting a viewfinder:youtube.com/shorts/F245UyLAfsoyoutube.com/shorts/s1ezuFvY7q8Audio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.00:00 Introduction 01:57 Unbox and inspect06:36 Power up with IDX JL-2PLUS 09:10 Load a tape16:07 Pixels and gain17:48 Lash up a monitor19:33 Mess up colour temperature20:36 Better shots21:01 Look inside25:58 Menus and hours meter28:52 Conclusion
JVC BR-DV3000, miniDV & DVCPRO tapes. Capture DV losslessly with Pinnacle Studio via Firewire. video99.co.uk 2023-09-22 | Final testing of the JVC BR-DV3000, using both miniDV and large DVCPRO tapes. Look at how to capture (or even write back to a tape) using certain versions of Pinnacle Studio or WinDV software. Whatever I accidentally may say in this video, I'm referring to 4 and 6 pin Firewire connectors, not 9 pin which are different.DVCPRO tapes for sale on eBay:ebay.co.uk/itm/185382561849Audio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Kenable on eBay: ebay.co.uk/str/kenableltdMusic “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.00:00 Introduction and power adaptor plug01:39 DV error counts02:42 Use DVCPRO tapes04:30 Firewire capture14:59 Widescreen and playback issues18:59 Conclusion
JVC BR-DV3000U power, PICO PPM meter, DigiBeta breakdown. And a sig gen. What a mix! video99.co.uk 2023-09-15 | What a funny mix of equipment we work on today. Starting with the JVC DV power supply, we rapidly move onto a PICO PPM audio meter, a DDS Function generator, then strange happenings with a Sony DVW-A500P Digital Betacam machine. Nothing really went to plan, but there's lots of interesting goings on.Audio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.Signal generator from Amazon:amazon.co.uk/FG%25E2%2580%2591100-Function-Generator-Counter-1HZ%25E2%2580%2591500KHz/dp/B08FYM7D4R/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2COW3WQTR9P6C&keywords=DDS+Function+Signal+Generator+1Hz-500KHz&qid=1694706109&sprefix=dds+function+signal+generator+1hz-500khz%252Caps%252C92&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=video99couk-21&linkCode=ur2&linkId=66186a8d072c74d756143f842b2cf917&camp=1634&creative=6738Ampex / Sony BetacamSP instruction video: youtube.com/watch?v=RnwWhp87RE8 PICO PPM meter: http://www.murraypro.com/pico.htm00:00 Introduction, JVC BR-DV3000U 03:41 PICO Program Meter04:28 Test it with a FG-100 DDS Function generator09:49 Sony DVW-A500P Digital Betacam recorder breakdown14:05 A huge surprise18:45 Playing a tape without a cassette carriage26:07 Conclusion
Bosch Bike Battery, how not to change the Schottky diode video99.co.uk 2023-09-08 | We are asked to change the Schottky diode in a Bosch Powerpack 500 for an electric bike.Installed a SS14 1N5819 SMD Schottky Diode, but made some mistakes along the way. Can we fix my sister's e-bike or did we blow it up?Here are some useful places to start for information on how to do this properly:youtube.com/watch?v=aHX0jtea6u4https://repair.wiki/w/Bosch_PowerPack_eBike_batteriesreddit.com/r/AskElectronics/comments/x9clql/bosch_powerpack_500_schottky_diode_replacementyoutu.be/dUgQ8Hwuy2cin German:https://www.pedelecforum.de/forum/index.php?threads/bms-powerpack-500-wieviel-ohm-an-der-shottky-diode.76277/ebike-workshop.com/2020/08/14/bosch-bmsAudio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.
10k subscriber special Short video99.co.uk 2023-09-06 | At last we have 10k subscribers to our channel which (mainly) features audio and video technology.Audio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.
Lenovo gaming laptop upgrade possibilities. Very little information on new model 82S900YQUK. video99.co.uk 2023-09-01 | There's very little information on this particular model of laptop, so let's take a brand new one apart and see what the upgrade options are.This is the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 Intel Core i5 8GB 512GB RTX 3050 15.6 Inch Gaming Laptop.We can double the memory from 8GB to 16GB and add an M.2 SATA drive, 2242 size for extra storage. The original 8GB memory has part number SM30N768588GB DDR4 3200 SoDIMMBuy this laptop on Amazon, affiliate link earns us a little revenue:amazon.co.uk/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Gaming-15-6-Laptop/dp/B09SG5BBLW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NWJA8ZDXZ37K&keywords=Lenovo+IdeaPad+Gaming+3+Intel+Core+i5+8GB+512GB+RTX+3050+15.6+Inch+Gaming+Laptop&qid=1692538970&sprefix=lenovo+ideapad+gaming+3+intel+core+i5+8gb+512gb+rtx+3050+15.6+inch+gaming+laptop%252Caps%252C97&sr=8-1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=video99couk-21&linkCode=ur2&linkId=b5d8f2fa15c3c06744ec9acf7619c1f8&camp=1634&creative=6738iFixit Mako Precision Bit Setamzn.to/3g1dNUrAudio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service.00:00 Introduction 00:19 Dismantle01:46 Look inside02:43 Conclusion
Not all DV decks were Sony. Work on a Panasonic and a JVC. video99.co.uk 2023-08-25 | We've seen a Panasonic NV DV2000 before, this time with a great remote control and a good working mechanism. Then also there's a JVC BR-DV3000U which can also take the larger (DVCAM sized) tapes. Can we repair either of these?Audio and video transfers: video99.co.ukPlease support us on Patreon patreon.com/video99coukor Paypal to colin@video99.co.ukPatreon members often get to view videos early.Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane.Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service. 00:00 Introduction 00:58 JVC BR-DV3000U 02:50 Panasonic NV DV200015:43 Work on JVC BR-DV300022:57 Getting heated up for no reason42:31 DV error count investigation50:39 Conclusion 152:58 DVA-75 Zener diode plots54:08 Conclusion 2
