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Notably reliable/well-aging S-VHS VCRs?
Hi - I would like a Panasonic AG-1980 as much as the next guy, but I'm aware of their numerous age-related electronic problems that are costly to fix.
Are there any particular S-VHS VCRs that are known for being reliable and aging better? Basically one with a better chance of having no issues if you were to buy one from a layman on eBay or wherever? Belt changes would be fine. 4-head and hifi stereo would be preferred, and accessibly of all functions from the front panel, without the remote control, would be nice. |
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I have several Panasonic 7750s that are holding up well, but they're single-speed machines. But "no issues" is a pretty high bar for VHS.
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I would most certainly put the first generation JVC S-VHS up front.
They're 6-heads, SP/LP, HiFi. My HR-S5000 is in need of an overhaul (new caps, adjustments/alignments according to the SM) in order to regain the sharp image, but it actually still works, though it's nearly 30 years old. The loading/ejecting mechanism is beltdriven allright, but that still works. Only real mechanical issue right now is the idlertire, but I got a new one and as soon as my workbench is up in a matter of weeks, the entire machine will be serviced. If you find a good machine in pristine cosmetic condition, but is advertised as faulty, like bad HiFi-sound or semi-noisy picture, that is an easy repair. It's just one of the tape guides getting a tiny bit out of alignment, usually the right one. First generation JVC S-VHS is HR-S5000, 7000, 8000, 9000 and 10000. Beware that there is a later 1990's HR-S7000 out there with center loading mechanism. The older have their loading mechanisms in the left side. Service manuals are available. Make sure packaging is done well. Good luck |
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Toshiba built the longest-lasting S-VHS VCRs, I think, based on my 17 years of VCR repair/restoration service. They rarely have capacitor troubles, so they always have S-VHS video playback and Hi-Fi sound. Better than JVC for reliability.
Last edited by waltchan; 08-02-2017 at 11:10 AM. |
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My Mitsubishi and JVC did not last long.They never aged.I do like the Panasonic AG-1980 though.The service manual is avail online for it at Elektrotanya ,www.manualslib.com,https://archive.org.
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Last edited by waltchan; 07-27-2017 at 03:50 AM. |
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Thanks for the info waltchan.I'll keep my eyes open for Toshiba SVHS decks.
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Toshiba SV-771 ranks #1 by me. Only new belts required. However, S-VHS picture quality may be a little lower than the top S-VHS brands.
Last edited by waltchan; 08-04-2017 at 07:28 PM. |
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