Does anyone know what else can be done to prevent playback problems with the JVC HM-DH30000 other than the 3 points that i have mentioned below
1) Use a rewinder or other VCR to rewind the tapes
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2) Manually clean the VCR yourself after......hours use, or use a wet cleaning tape
http://www.diyvcrparts.com/clean.html
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3) Only use D-VHS tapes in the unit (more controversial!)
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I have oredered a JVC HM-DH30000 in order to watch HD content over here in europe and i am suprised that there are so many problems with this unit.
For Pal recording i am using also a D-VHS VCR (Philips VR20, which is actually JVC build) and i have never had any problems. Also Digital recordings on S-VHS tapes has caused no problems for me.
I am by the way very interested in US HD broadcast. If there is someone
out there who is interested in European Satellite Content (PAL) please drop me a line
Ronald
1) Use a rewinder or other VCR to rewind the tapes
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" The pinch roller retracts and normally does not spin or touch the tape during rewind. However, it does sit very close to the tape, I think no more than a few thousandths of an inch. It wouldn't take much in the way of mis-adjustment or wear to cause the roller to touch, and that could cause the squeaking sound. It could also damage the magnetic surface of the tape. |
http://www.diyvcrparts.com/clean.html
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JVC has later recommended the use of a (panasonic) wet cleaning tape, instead of their DVHS dry cleaning tape when japanese users reported problems. |
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The JVC tape factory has cleary stated that usual SVHS tapes will clog the heads & transport mechanism, and will scratch the digital heads over time, as SVHS has a more rough surface than DVHS tapes. |
I have oredered a JVC HM-DH30000 in order to watch HD content over here in europe and i am suprised that there are so many problems with this unit.
For Pal recording i am using also a D-VHS VCR (Philips VR20, which is actually JVC build) and i have never had any problems. Also Digital recordings on S-VHS tapes has caused no problems for me.
I am by the way very interested in US HD broadcast. If there is someone
out there who is interested in European Satellite Content (PAL) please drop me a line
Ronald