[FBlack]

My Mits HD VCR will record HD content just fine on a TDK XP Super Pro 120 S-VHS tape. But a new Maxell Super VHS 120 tape will not work. Anyone have any ideas about this?

 

[h2ofun]

I would stay away from Maxell. Different folks have had issues with them.

I only use fuji for svhs.

 

[ricka]

Any issues with JVC SVHS?


I just ordered some JVC SVHS 210 tapes (SVHS equiv of the DF420's I think).


--Rick

 

[jrichards]

Fuji Works the best. I had some JVC that didn't work very well.

 

[Chris Gerhard]

Quote:

Originally posted by ricka Any issues with JVC SVHS? I just ordered some JVC SVHS 210 tapes (SVHS equiv of the DF420's I think). --Rick

Yes the SVHS 210 is the same length as a DF420. I have never used that length of JVC SVHS tape but was very disappointed with JVC ST-120 SVHS. I had read that the 210 is a better formulation so it may work well. Fuji H471S is my favorite and Maxell Broadcast Quality second choice but H471S is much better than any other in my opinion.


Chris

 

[Don Landis]

I have had problems with a few Maxell SVHS tapes in my PVHD1000 in the past but as of this date, not a problem with any SVHS tape I have tried on the Mits. I bought a bunch of Maxell ST180's recently and just recorded Harry Potter plus the previews of the new HP movie that HBO aired. It recorded fine without a single dropout on the Mits. I don't use this tape in the Panny because it has had sporadic issues of the dreadded green blotching. I must have gotten very lucky with this Mits. I have not cleaned the heads since I got it. I did do a routine wet cleaning when I first brought it in here since I actually got this one used.

My all time favorite SVHS tape for DVHS recording is Fujii brand, the cheapest I can get. The only true DVHS tape I use at all is the JVC DF420 and then only when I want to record for more than 3 hours at a time.

 

[FBlack]

How did you record Harry Potter in HD?

 

[h2ofun]

Easy, I used the dtc100 from 169time and the dish 5000 with modulator.

Just like magic.


dave

 

[atmosfera]

I've used some (like 5) Maxell 126 BQ and they work just fine on Panny. I just got 'em at local store for reasonable price. Mostly using TDK SVHS 120XP - very good results ! On DVHS side JVC 300 and 420 and 480

 

[tonyb100]

maxell svhs tapes working well in my mits, or atleast the 12 or so I have used. usually use Fuji tho.

 

[gridleak]

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