Multisystem VCR with TBC

[tommyoz]

Does anyone know if they sell a Multisystem VCR with Time Base Corrector (TBC)? I know I can get an external one but I need to know if they have it builted in.

[Kevin abq]

Don't know about that, but here's an interesting little box that would allow you to do the same thing with your existing VCR:

http://www.planetomni.com/CONV_TNLB_tr-10sp_DTL.shtml

[tommyoz]

Don't know about that, but here's an interesting little box that would allow you to do the same thing with your existing VCR:

http://www.planetomni.com/CONV_TNLB_tr-10sp_DTL.shtml

Yes, I have seen that. I was looking for something built in to the VCR. I don't think it exist. Which is why I posted the question. That would be the alternative though.

Thanks

[Kevin abq]

Tommyoz,

Sorry I couldn't help. I've seen loads of multisystem VCRs, but not with the features you mentioned. Good luck to you.

[dphirschler]

Here is my research so far... I've been looking into the same thing. Looks like so far the best one is the JVC HR-S8965. But you would have to convert power since it is is not auto switchable. My listing below is somewhat disorganized, but it should still be of help. I was first looking into getting just a PAL VCR, then multi, then multi with TBC (seen at the bottom).

HITACHI VT-695 6 HEAD $139
Hitachi VT-FX695E 6 head VCR $119 (bombay electronics)
Hitachi VT-M748E 4 Head multisystem VCR $139
HITACHI VT-M748E 4 Head VCR $114 good not sure if it is stereo

JVC HRJ-491 4 HEAD $119
JVC HRJ-72MS 6 HEAD $139
JVC HR-J71MS 6 Head Hi-Fi VCR $134 dual voltage? (bombayelectronics)
JVC HR-J82MS 6 Head Hi-Fi VCR $119
JVC HR-J71MS 6 Head Hi-Fi VCR $119 (Worldwide electronics)
- Wide Quality for wide screen 16:9 and 4:3 TVs (this feature makes me want this one)


PANASONIC HV-60 6 HEAD $179
PANASONIC MV-40 4 HEAD $149
Panasonic NV-SJ500 4 Head Multisystem VCR $149
Panasonic NV-SJ530 4 Head VCR $134

SHARP VH-990 6 HEAD VC with PAL & NTSC $219
SHARP VC-AA550 4 Head VCR $119

Sony SLV-ED818 HIFI Multisystem VCR 6 Head $189
Sony SLV-ED939 6 Head MultiSystem VCR $169 (bombayelectronics)
SONY SLV-ED 828 6 Head Hi-Fi VCR $164 **I am leaning towards this one
- emphasis on picture quality. Seems built like a tank.


Toshiba VE-60 6 head $139
TOSHIBA Deluxe Multi System VCR 6 Head $179



Questions:

mono/stereo
switching power supply
plays PAL
outputs PAL



JVC VCR with TBC
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HR-S9911 $349 4mb TBC NTSC
HR-S9911U $399 4mb TBC (PAL/NTSC? What is the 'U' for?)
HR-S7955 *** 2mb TBC, PAL, NTSC playback over PAL, 16x9 (switchable powersupply?)
HR-S7965 *** (newer model?) 2mb TBC, PAL, NTSC playback over PAL, 16x9, powersupply not switchable
HR-S8965 2mb TBC, PAL, NTSC playback over PAL, 16x9, powersupply not switchable


Darryl

[tommyoz]

So you did find some. I'll have to look into those. Damn!! I couldn't find anything. I actually emailed one supplier and asked them, but they never responded. I can't understand why companies don't respond when they are in the business to sell. I guess that's another subject though.

Thanks,

[tommyoz]

dphirschler,
So close but yet so far. Those VCR's are pal. I am looking for NTSC VCR that will convert to Pal with TBC.

[dphirschler]

Are you talking about the JVC (at the bottom)? It's a PAL VCR, true. But it will play the NTSC tapes and output PAL. Isn't that what you want? I downloaded a PDF of the instruction manual for a couple of those JVCs. That's the understanding I got from reading the instruction manual.


Darryl

[tommyoz]

Are you talking about the JVC (at the bottom)? It's a PAL VCR, true. But it will play the NTSC tapes and output PAL. Isn't that what you want? I downloaded a PDF of the instruction manual for a couple of those JVCs. That's the understanding I got from reading the instruction manual.


Darryl

I'm sorry, I mislead you. I am looking for NTSC multisystem VCR (I'm from the US) that I can view Pal tapes if needed.

[dphirschler]

I'm in the US too. As long as your capture card can capture PAL, then I believe you won't have a problem. I assumed that was what you wanted since you posted in the 'capture' forum.

I forget if it was a Samsung or a Sharp, but it came up at the top of my searches for "conversion" VCRs. It was quite a bit more though. So much that I didn't even list it in my research ($800 or so? I forget). I wonder if it'd be cheaper to use a PC with Descaler to convert PAL to NTSC.


Darryl

[lordsmurf]

It's best to get a PAL VCR and separate NTSC VCR. If I had it to do over again, I'd never have gotten my worldiwde unit. It's a pain in the butt, and I use it mostly in PAL mode, as the conversion sucks.

[tommyoz]

It's best to get a PAL VCR and separate NTSC VCR. If I had it to do over again, I'd never have gotten my worldiwde unit. It's a pain in the butt, and I use it mostly in PAL mode, as the conversion sucks.

Which worldwide unit do you have?