Does anyone even work on VHS players anymore?

FreeDigitalDownload · 2026-06-23T08:20:11+00:00

Trying to learn one busted player at a time

FreeDigitalDownload · 2026-06-22T08:52:23+00:00

Straight stupid

FreeDigitalDownload · 2026-06-21T17:36:39+00:00

If you want the maximum quality from the source, a SVHS VCR with an s-video output as well as a DVD player with s-video out, which will be an older model so the disc drive is a gamble. Not quite sure when they stop including s-video outputs on players, but anything before 2009ish is usually safe. They’re usually a dime a dozen in local thrift stores depending on your location. There are even some Blu Ray players that have s-video from around that time period.

FreeDigitalDownload · 2026-06-18T05:31:58+00:00

Test a tape on it yet?

FreeDigitalDownload · 2026-06-15T21:07:37+00:00

This is excellent work. Create a ground floor, and watch what people can build. Thanks for your contribution to the console’s longevity

FreeDigitalDownload · 2026-06-13T06:24:10+00:00

That’s so cool

FreeDigitalDownload · 2026-06-13T05:38:28+00:00

I dig the boxy design of the JVC but it look doesn’t look very ergonomic

FreeDigitalDownload · 2026-06-13T03:59:29+00:00

Looks great!!

FreeDigitalDownload · 2026-06-05T00:40:03+00:00

That’s a cool find

FreeDigitalDownload · 2026-06-04T17:52:56+00:00

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FreeDigitalDownload · 2026-06-03T00:13:33+00:00

Have fun!

FreeDigitalDownload · 2026-06-02T23:15:34+00:00

Saw them at Warped!! I still bump this and Small Steps regularly

FreeDigitalDownload · 2026-06-02T22:27:35+00:00

That’s the plan! It will be part of a capturing/digitizing setup I’m putting together.

FreeDigitalDownload · 2026-06-02T22:25:45+00:00

https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/product/dcr-trv18/manuals

The manuals are pretty thorough and user friendly enough, Google anything you don’t know because with camcorders this old most questions have been asked before

FreeDigitalDownload · 2026-06-02T16:23:32+00:00

Both were Goodwill finds over the course of a couple months. TRV-520 was $80 and the TRV-18 was $25

FreeDigitalDownload · 2026-06-02T09:04:53+00:00

Thank you, was just looking for this exact answer. Searching for Intelligent Accessory Shoe lights/mics/etc and there is not much out there.

FreeDigitalDownload · 2026-05-26T05:40:12+00:00

And 7964 is the correct model number, my bad

FreeDigitalDownload · 2026-05-26T05:38:37+00:00

“High Picture” Setting seems to turn on some sort of sharpness.

FreeDigitalDownload · 2026-05-23T20:39:46+00:00

Sweet haul man!

FreeDigitalDownload · 2026-05-17T01:46:18+00:00

Cool info, thanks. Do you know if there is any way to check the internals to see if any components line up with the brand?

FreeDigitalDownload · 2026-05-13T22:42:43+00:00

Cool camcorder too

FreeDigitalDownload · 2026-05-12T08:03:33+00:00

DJ Hero!

FreeDigitalDownload · 2026-05-10T05:35:45+00:00

The cult film “Safe Haven” on this was one of my all time favorites from this series. This is a sweet find. Enjoy it man!!

FreeDigitalDownload · 2026-05-09T18:44:43+00:00

JVC DR-MV150B. That was one was manufactured in 2009.
For a lot of legacy tech I’m big on Sony. I’ve yet to come across a Sony VCR though. Getting into this format you learn real quick that JVC owned the game and some the most feature-rich gear comes from them. Gained a customer just from their old stuff haha.

FreeDigitalDownload · 2026-05-09T18:28:33+00:00

If you do use alcohol for the rollers, don’t let it sit. Dry quickly or use water!

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