I have the next model EZ49 from 11 years and it works very well. I transfered many vhs on dvd and recorded much from tv on both decks. Videorecorder Panasonic have a very good mechanic and excelent video/audio quality. Thanks for video 👍
@MrBetaByte2 ай бұрын
I have been looking for a good EZ49 but this series of Panasonic are certainly good and still have good quality build and performance unlike so many others of the same vintage.
@bobsradiolab95539 ай бұрын
Just as an FYI, these VHS mechanisms have several optical sensors for sensing the tape operation. As such, when testing with the case off, cover the deck mechanism with a sheet of cardboard or a towel. This prevents the room lighting from faking out the optical sensors. I see your test showed some erratic tape operation. Blocking the room lighting may help ....
@MrBetaByte9 ай бұрын
Thanks for this. I did put insulation tape over the holes in the carriage as the light is so bright when I'm recording but some still elaked through. Fully aware of the sensors but I should have explained about them when working with the top cover off - thank you so much for bringing that up. Many of the modern decks seem a lot less affected by visible light hitting the sensors as they use infrared.
@anthonycrossley242610 ай бұрын
I have 2 of these machines and they are fantastic !...
@MrBetaByte10 ай бұрын
They are very worthy machines and really are great. I have a second one but with a fault so keep an eye out for the video on that one.
@edwardsfamily61849 ай бұрын
Hi do you still repair these vhs players cos I own one and think it needs to be re caped and how much would it cost to send to you I live in Walsall West Midlands
@MrBetaByte9 ай бұрын
Hi, yes I do. If you send me an email to mrbetabyte@gmail.com and we'll take it from there. I'd also feature it on the channel being repaired too.
@JustSweetCreations3 ай бұрын
Hey I took my front panel off and a piece came out and I have not idea where it goes and now I’m having an issue with ejecting vhs. Please help!!!
@JustSweetCreations3 ай бұрын
Also can’t get my dvd player to open
@MrBetaByte3 ай бұрын
Would you be able to send a picture of the piece that fell out to mrbetabyte@gmail.com and I'll see if I can identify where it came from?
@MrBetaByte3 ай бұрын
Can you hear the tray trying to eject? May well be the belt.