JVC HR-S9600U, HR-S9911U or SR-V10U ???

[ebelgee]

Hello all ! I don’t want to rehash a bunch of stuff already discussed on this forum, but I had a few questions that are a little foggy. From what I have read the most important thing is the VCR, O.K. what should I get ? . From what I have read the JVC is the way to go but what JVC would be best for me ? It seem the general consensus is the JVC’s in the 9000 series and the HR-S9600U being the king. I have found JVC SR-V10U new for $259 and the HR-S9911U New for $359 factory refurbished for $289. From what I have read used HR-S9600U carry the same price as some of these others do new. What are the differences? What would any of you buy? What should I pay for a used 9600 if I can find one?

Next step TBC’s, I am looking to get a Datavideo TBC-1000. If I have this would I always run the JVC with its internal TBC off? Would I even need TBC-1000?

Then I was looking at the Elite Video BVP+. Would this be a good option if I were trying to bring out the best in generational video? These videos would have diminished color with darker backgrounds.

I have also read about people using the SignVideo DR-1000, and their Proc Amp.What is the advantages to these pieces? Would I use this in place of the BVP or in conjunction with?

Sorry about the long message and help on any of these questions would be greatly appreciated. This web sight has been highly informative, thanks to everyone that has posted.

[gshelley61]

The 9000 series JVC machines (from the 9500 on) all have the 4MB TBC/DNR processor with very good to excellent build quality. The 9600 and the 9800 are considered by many to be the the best made, best performing machines. Used ones in good condition often sell for more than $300 on eBay.

The JVC SR-V10U is apparently the pro line version of the consumer HR-S7900U, which has the 2MB TBC/DNR processor. It is physically smaller and lighter than the current HR-S9911U, which has the 4MB TBC/DNR processor. Many have good luck with the refurb 9911 units.

If you plan on converting any commercial (copy-protected) VHS tapes, you will need an external full frame TBC, or a copy protection defeater box (like the Sima "Copy This"). Note that the copy boxes do not always work on every tape... the full frame TBC is fool proof and removes all copy protection signals. The TBC-1000 is a good unit. The AVT-8710 is another full frame TBC to consider... it costs less and has some picture controls (color, contrast, sharpness, etc.)

The BVP-4 is a powerful color correction processor that is perfect for tapes that are in really bad shape. The SignVideo Proc Amp is a very high quality unit that has plenty of correction range for most projects, and includes a very useful luminance/black level meter. The DR-1000 Image Enhancer is probably the best sharpener/detailer available at the price (I haven't run into a better one yet). The DR-1000 can be used in conjunction with either the BVP-4 or the SignVideo Proc Amp.

[pfh]

My logic was this- I'm not comfortable paying the same price for a used 9800 or 9600 that I can buy a new 9911 for. Plus- buying new from a retailer means it's returnable and warranty.

[swiego]

Mine was the same as the previous poster's. The 9911U seems to be available (new) for about the same price as a used 9600 or 9800. I decided to get the 9911U. As far as I am aware, the picture quality is the same across all units. I am led to believe that the build quality of the older units is better than the 9911U, but this may be less of a consideration if one is planning to use this only for capture / restoration project.