This model is the most common of all the Shibaden machines. All of the
VTR's in this series were interchange compatible. The SV-700(U) is a two
head helical full field black and white system with mono sound. The
(U) suffix, in the model number indicates this a U.S. (EIA / NTSC system)
machine. The European (CCIR / PAL system) models had the (E) suffix.
I picked
this gem up with the matching monitor. I overhauled the mechanism and it
pulls tape like a champ! The monitor has a broken vertical hold control
which I have not repaired and tested yet.
There are three
complete SV-700U's in my collection.
UPDATE: Some
fellows, in the Boston area, have |
been checking out this machine
to possibly use it to dub some old tapes that they have. Well, the prognosis
is in. This poor machine is going blind in one eye. That is to say, it
has a weak video head that may go out at any time. Now that I have a service
manual, looking at the head replacement procedure, even if I had the parts,
I would not undertake the task. Too complicated on this old dog ~ in fact
virtually impossible without a factory fresh reference tape.
NEW!
050313 Read the operator's manuals for these cool items: [SV-700U]
Video Recorder and the [TU-19UL]
Television Receiver / Monitor. |
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