No power on used JVC SVHS HR-S290 IU model

[yoda313]

Hey there,

Ok I bought a used JVC SVHS HR-290IU at a garage sale today for 10.00 USD. I thought it would be great for backups. I was going to be using an older magnavox 4 head stereo vcr (non svhs) for backups. However this would be much better with svhs - which I have never had before.

However it does not power on. I only spent 10.00 on it so in the end if it isn't salvageable I am not out a ton of money.

I do remember an old vcr I got used that didn't work. The resistor wasn't good so it was replaced and kept on working. I am wondering if this is the case here. Ok I don't know if it really is a resistor - I am not mechanically inclined as far as inner workings of parts. I know how to use stuff and assembling computer parts to a minor degree (snap in pci boards and stuff). But I don't solder and that kind of thing.

Here is a picture of what I took out and want to replace:



So could that be the culprit? Would replacing this be a good step to take?

Also is this jvc svhs model worth restoring? Is it a good quality model? I just want it to be better than a 4 head non svhs vcr. I doubt it has tbc - it doesn't say it on the box.

But how are home repairs on vcrs? Would it be worth getting a book out of the library on it?

Also how much would a replacement for this be at something like Radioshack?

Thanks..

[hech54]

That's a fuse....looks like a "Slo-Blo" (Slow Blow) one. I believe they still are available and yep...I'd try Radio Shack first.
Oh...and they should be pretty damn cheap.

[yoda313]

@ hech54 - yeah sorry I meant fuse - like I said I'm not mechanically experienced.....

Thanks for the info. I'll definetely check it out and see if that might be the culprit.

[hech54]

If you put some serious glasses on....you'll be able to read the volts, watts, etc etc on the metal ends of the fuse. Usually if a fuse blows there is something that caused it....something that a new fuse will not cure.....it may just pop again.

[lordsmurf]

The JVC HR-S2901U is a piece of crap compared to the "good" ones. It was the last low-end JVC made.

It will, however, possibly be better than a consumer VHS VCR.
Yes, an upgrade for you, maybe.

[Vidd]

I have the JVC HR-S2902U. One revision up from yours.

Video quality is better than a standard consumer VHS as long as its in EDIT mode with the Video Stabilizer turned off.

Audio quality is horrible. There is a constant hum on everything except store bought tapes.

I have to capture all my self recorded TV tapes twice (JVC for video, Panasonic for audio) and then splice the video and audio together in an editing program.

[bendixG15]

That fuse doesn't look blown to me, but I'm only looking at a picture. I suspect your problem lies elsewhere.

[lordsmurf]

Okay 2902 was last, 2901 next to last.
The last decent low-end series was the 4800.
The 3600 and 3800 were okay (I own 3 of them), but 4000's better.

[yoda313]

Well went to radioshack. THey didn't have the 1.25 250 fuse. They did have a 1.5 250 fuse for 4 pack for 3.00.

I tried it and the first one blew (blue spark). I tried another and it didn't blow but nothing else happened. Tried another still nothing.

I even went back to the original and nothing. Oh and by the way the newer ones had a smaller fillament then the old one.

I"m beginning to think I am getting in over my head. I even took the facia off thinking maybe the power button wasn't being depressed strongly enough. Nope didn't do anything.

So I'm thinking I'm chalking this up to a loss (now up to 13.00 total - no biggy). I've actually been really good at garage sale stuff. I think this is the first total loss I've had in quite some time. Granted I don't gamble on really pricey stuff. I have a cut off usually on how high I'll go on something used. If its too high I'll usually buy it new unless its rare or hard to find.

[Noahtuck]

Usually if a fuse blows there is something that caused it....something that a new fuse will not cure.....it may just pop again.

Exactly!!

No offense, but if it was a garage sale, there should have been an outlet somewhere near ?

You should have at least plugged it in and seen if it would power up, then if it did not, ya can say, i'll give ya a buck for it!!

They new damn well it did not power up!!!

Or did you buy it knowing it did not power up ?

[yoda313]

Or did you buy it knowing it did not power up ?

Uh.... that one.....


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Yeah.......

But like i said I didn't waste that much......

[Noahtuck]

Or did you buy it knowing it did not power up ?

Uh.... that one.....


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Yeah.......

But like i said I didn't waste that much......

Yeah true, but i woulda at least talked them down to $5

Did ya at least get the remote with it :P