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One more multisystem vcr thread
My Samsung sv5000w vcr died recently (apparently the power unit if its the same as all the others I've read about). So now I have the option of taking it to a repair shop, where they'll no doubt charge me more than the cost of a new one to do a crappy job, or I can buy a new multisystem vcr. The alternative is to buy a multiregion dvd player, and replace all my vhs stuff. I guess it would cost me a lot either way, but this seems like a more permanent solution. Anyone else had this vcr? Anyone else just dumped the vhs tapes?
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Re: One more multisystem vcr thread
Dumped mine. I'll check if the kids still use it, else I'll sell you my Aiwa duel player... They are cheap enough now anyway, probably more to ship....
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Re: One more multisystem vcr thread
VHS? I remember the letters, but forget what they mean... :p
Seriously though, quality difference alone should more than make you want to replace your collection. That, and I forget the last time my DVD player chewed up a disk... |
Re: One more multisystem vcr thread
Definitely replace your collection with DVD's, and then have the pleasure of replacing them again in a couple of years when, and if, HD-DVD and/or Blu-ray take off. :D
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Re: One more multisystem vcr thread
I bought a dual system vcr on Ebay for the sole purpose of writing vhs tapes to DVD (This is stuff taped off the telly, not films bought on vhs).
Lets face it, VHS is dead, and a multiregion DVD can be had for less than $100. Your tapes will degrade over time too. So unless you havea huge collection of VHS stuff - i'd dump it. |
Re: One more multisystem vcr thread
Originally Posted by Pharrya
I bought a dual system vcr on Ebay for the sole purpose of writing vhs tapes to DVD (This is stuff taped off the telly, not films bought on vhs).
Lets face it, VHS is dead, and a multiregion DVD can be had for less than $100. Your tapes will degrade over time too. So unless you havea huge collection of VHS stuff - i'd dump it. |
Re: One more multisystem vcr thread
Originally Posted by Chorlton
Yeah, my only problem was that I have some hard-to-find stuff on vhs, but you're all right. Its got to go!
Move to the 21t century :D |
Re: One more multisystem vcr thread
Originally Posted by Chorlton
My Samsung sv5000w vcr died recently (apparently the power unit if its the same as all the others I've read about). So now I have the option of taking it to a repair shop, where they'll no doubt charge me more than the cost of a new one to do a crappy job, or I can buy a new multisystem vcr. The alternative is to buy a multiregion dvd player, and replace all my vhs stuff. I guess it would cost me a lot either way, but this seems like a more permanent solution. Anyone else had this vcr? Anyone else just dumped the vhs tapes?
You can buy DVD recorders now for less than $200. http://www.store.philips.com/b2c_red...72&shop=DIRECT |
Re: One more multisystem vcr thread
Originally Posted by Big D
Move to the 21t century :D
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Re: One more multisystem vcr thread
Originally Posted by Chorlton
I still have my vinyl too!
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Re: One more multisystem vcr thread
Originally Posted by Chorlton
My Samsung sv5000w vcr died recently (apparently the power unit if its the same as all the others I've read about). So now I have the option of taking it to a repair shop, where they'll no doubt charge me more than the cost of a new one to do a crappy job, or I can buy a new multisystem vcr. The alternative is to buy a multiregion dvd player, and replace all my vhs stuff. I guess it would cost me a lot either way, but this seems like a more permanent solution. Anyone else had this vcr? Anyone else just dumped the vhs tapes?
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Re: One more multisystem vcr thread
Originally Posted by superbeeny
What's a vcr? I remember having a video a while ago. I managed to pick up a Region 1 dvd player which is region free via a few nifty pushes on my remote for $30. Still going strong after a year with a 2 yr old, whereas my xbox died a while ago. Look on http://www.dvd.reviewer.co.uk/info/m...n/hackable.asp for models to fiddle with.
Yeah, I know theres plenty to choose from. Thats not the point. I kinda answered my own question, I guess. Its just a hassle to find and replace a bunch of tapes :zzz: |
Re: One more multisystem vcr thread
Originally Posted by Chorlton
My Samsung sv5000w vcr died recently (apparently the power unit if its the same as all the others I've read about). So now I have the option of taking it to a repair shop, where they'll no doubt charge me more than the cost of a new one to do a crappy job, or I can buy a new multisystem vcr. The alternative is to buy a multiregion dvd player, and replace all my vhs stuff. I guess it would cost me a lot either way, but this seems like a more permanent solution. Anyone else had this vcr? Anyone else just dumped the vhs tapes?
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Re: One more multisystem vcr thread
Originally Posted by Chorlton
My Samsung sv5000w vcr died recently (apparently the power unit if its the same as all the others I've read about). So now I have the option of taking it to a repair shop, where they'll no doubt charge me more than the cost of a new one to do a crappy job, or I can buy a new multisystem vcr. The alternative is to buy a multiregion dvd player, and replace all my vhs stuff. I guess it would cost me a lot either way, but this seems like a more permanent solution. Anyone else had this vcr? Anyone else just dumped the vhs tapes?
I bought a multiregion PAL to NTSC DVD player recently from one of those online importers (it was local so i bought direct) the model is Yamaha DVD S657, its about $200 but plays any DVD and converts the signal so your UK movies will play on a US NTSC television and if you have a multisystem TV that also does PAL it plays UK films directly as PAL so you dont get the slight degradadtion in quality thet the PAL-NTSC coversion causes. Theres several versions of this player but you may want the one like mine that outputs native PAL (not just PAL converted to NTSC), this version is not modified and comes as is from factory. Its officially a region 3 player and you have to use a plug adapte (or change plug) but the point is it works and looks and sounds great. |
Re: One more multisystem vcr thread
I've mentioned this before in another thread.
Go to Wally World and buy the ilo DVDR04 model player/recorder for $98. Then do a google search on the make and model and you'll find a fix for a hidden menu that converts it to a region-free player/recorder. Works well. I've had PAL region 2 discs playing on it with no problems and sent discs recorded on it to UK and they have played without any problems. |
Re: One more multisystem vcr thread
Originally Posted by Chorlton
My Samsung sv5000w vcr died recently (apparently the power unit if its the same as all the others I've read about). So now I have the option of taking it to a repair shop, where they'll no doubt charge me more than the cost of a new one to do a crappy job, or I can buy a new multisystem vcr. The alternative is to buy a multiregion dvd player, and replace all my vhs stuff. I guess it would cost me a lot either way, but this seems like a more permanent solution. Anyone else had this vcr? Anyone else just dumped the vhs tapes?
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Re: One more multisystem vcr thread
I spent an afternoon trying to get our existing DVD players to play UK DVD's with the various hacks from www.videohelp.com, finally gave up & bought a Philips DVP5140/37 ($55 at Walmart) I used the hack availalble at videohelp.com & it worked like a charm. It now plays US & UK DVD's with no problems.
Originally Posted by wtkp0u
If you go the DVD route there are hacks for numerous DVD players here - http://www.videohelp.com/dvdhacks - I have had good results with Phillips players and they're cheap.
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Re: One more multisystem vcr thread
Originally Posted by snowbunny
Just keep it out of the sun. :eek: I've loads of vinyl and have slowly been recording it onto digital (though keeping the hiss out is hard). But I think I'll always keep the vinyl. Good job I don't have as much as the bloke in High Fidelity.
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That got me! I was looking for an online retailer called Wally World, it took a few minutes of googling to relaize you meant Walmart. :o :o :o
Originally Posted by Brit3964
I've mentioned this before in another thread.
Go to Wally World and buy the ilo DVDR04 model player/recorder for $98. Then do a google search on the make and model and you'll find a fix for a hidden menu that converts it to a region-free player/recorder. Works well. I've had PAL region 2 discs playing on it with no problems and sent discs recorded on it to UK and they have played without any problems. |
Re: One more multisystem vcr thread
Do you get the option of converting PAL to NTSC, or does a PAL VHS tape make a PAL DVD?
We have a rather old US TV that doesn't support PAL, the father-in-law gave it to us and at 36" we use it as our main set. I'd like to dump my VHS to DVD, and like the idea of just pushing a button to do it. Our DVD player appears to convert our region 2 PAL DVD's to an NTSC signal just fine, yet our PS2 and UK VCR give the usuall grey and scrolling image. I only have 20 or so tapes I'd want to convert. I googled but got way too many hits to spend the time evaluating them. Can anyone recommend something that will do the above?
Originally Posted by Pharrya
I bought a dual system vcr on Ebay for the sole purpose of writing vhs tapes to DVD (This is stuff taped off the telly, not films bought on vhs).
Lets face it, VHS is dead, and a multiregion DVD can be had for less than $100. Your tapes will degrade over time too. So unless you havea huge collection of VHS stuff - i'd dump it. |
Re: One more multisystem vcr thread
Originally Posted by Texas_Dave
That got me! I was looking for an online retailer called Wally World, it took a few minutes of googling to relaize you meant Walmart. :o :o :o
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