best vcr for capturing : used Panny AG or new JVC 9911?

[akito8]

I am looking into getting a new vcr for capturing. I have about 500 tapes to go through... in a few months, so I am thinking of using my Plextor PX 402U to go directly to divx rather than use my capture card via VDub...

anyways, I was looking at a new JVC 9911 at B and H, or getting a used AG-7650 or AG-7750 on ebay...

what do you guys think? Since I am using the plextor, you think the 9911 is good enough? or should i try my luck at a used panny?

One note for those that do not know: the AG 7000 series is a broadcast VCR... think about the huge white VCRs with all the meters and dials on it you see in studios...

[harley2ride]

Since it's along the same lines. I'm currently using a JVC DR-MV1S to capture vhs with an ADS PYRO AV/Link using Vegas and Adobe Premiere. With old tapes, I notice a bit of noise. Would going to one of the JVC SVHS units (7600,9500,9600, etc...) make a lot of difference.

[davideck]

the AG 7000 series is a broadcast VCR... think about the huge white VCRs with all the meters and dials on it you see in studios...

Does it have S-Video In/Out?

[davideck]

Would going to one of the JVC SVHS units (7600,9500,9600, etc...) make a lot of difference.

Here's my rant on JVC VCRs...
https://www.videohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1381787

[lordsmurf]

Since it's along the same lines. I'm currently using a JVC DR-MV1S to capture vhs with an ADS PYRO AV/Link using Vegas and Adobe Premiere. With old tapes, I notice a bit of noise. Would going to one of the JVC SVHS units (7600,9500,9600, etc...) make a lot of difference.

JVC S-VHS VCRs do an amazing job of clearing up noise found on VHS tapes. Especially the higher end units (as long as you get a new one, something like the 9500 is too old).

[harley2ride]

Since it's along the same lines. I'm currently using a JVC DR-MV1S to capture vhs with an ADS PYRO AV/Link using Vegas and Adobe Premiere. With old tapes, I notice a bit of noise. Would going to one of the JVC SVHS units (7600,9500,9600, etc...) make a lot of difference.

JVC S-VHS VCRs do an amazing job of clearing up noise found on VHS tapes. Especially the higher end units (as long as you get a new one, something like the 9500 is too old).

So Lord Smurf. I'm not sure my question is answered. Is the Dr-MV1S good, or should I look for a new s-vhs with dnr and tbc.

[lordsmurf]

DR-MV1S is a good DVD recorder with a mediocre consumer VCR combo'd into it. You'd be better off with a JVC S-VHS VCR, and a separate JVC DVD recorder.

[harley2ride]

Ok.. That is what I was suspecting, but wasn't sure.. Guess I'll start searching for a good jvc s-vhs with tbc and dnr..

[harley2ride]

Hey Lord Smurf. Any of these good? HRJ692U) , (HR-S3912U) , (HR-S3902U) , (HR-S5912U) , (HR-S5902) . All are new, and range from $129.00 to $189.00.

[lordsmurf]

Not really.

Anything in the 2000-5000 lines is pretty basic. Not bad, just not the best. No TBC on those. The 7000/SR and 9000 lines have what you want. The 7600/9600 or newer models. Older 9500 and earlier models are missing filters, 10 year old decks at this point.

[Leoslocks]

I was looking at a new JVC 9911 at B and H, or getting a used AG-7650 or AG-7750 on ebay...

the 9911 is probably the best bet at getting a good VCR for your project. Pairing that with a DVR, perhaps a DRM-100s or a DR-MH30S would really simplify the transfer of tape to finished DVD.

[lordsmurf]

You can maybe find a used SR-V10U or 7600-7900, maybe 9600-9911 units on eBay used for under $200.

And a new JVC DVD recorder DRM100S runs about $200 also.

So for $400 (in video terms, that's dirt cheap) you'd have a setup that does an excellent job of cleaning up and transferring all but the most stubborn of tapes. Also great for off-air tv recordings.

[harley2ride]

Thanks for the info...

[akito8]

the Panny AG stuff has S-video out... unfortunately they only have XLR audio out (professional audio out); this means I'd have to buy XLR -> RCA cables... which is fine. It is only a VHS Player not recorder.

These Panasonics are very heavy and are the size of mid size PC case.

Have you seen The Ring? Do you remember that huge VCR that Naomi Watts used at the Television Studio at her work? ... called like Big Bertha or something...

pic: http://www.broadcaststore.com/dsp_image.cfm?strFileType=ModelLarge&strFileName=9293%2Ejpg

I went ahead and bought the 9911; but it couldn't hurt to get one of the Panny's on eBay...

[harley2ride]

Thanks for the help everyone, especially lordsmurf. Just got a N.I.B with remote and 1yr warranty JVC SR-V10U with TBC for $270.00 shipped. I know I could scrounge around and maybe get lucky finding a good used one, but with my luck, it would be crap and cost over 200.00 to fix, and then still be crap. I like buying new when it comes to electronics....

[lordsmurf]

The high end JVC units used to run like $400-500, so $270 new is still a great deal.