> > I fixed up the odd tape or two by playing it through a $3000+ analogue > vision mixer, it replaces everything outside of the horizontal and > vertical blanking periods with internally generated ones, and > DC-restores the signal. But that's not the sort of equipment that the > average person has to hand. I work in video production and > got sick of > crap playback, so watched some movies through the desk. > I realize that this is getting a bit off topic, but I have a project that has been stuck for a few years and a few words of wisdom would be very welcome. I have a set of Video Tapes (reel to reel) which go in a Sony Video Tape Recorder. I got the machine working smoothly enough, but cannot get a stable signal out of the box. I tried both the RF output and the video outputs. I would like to get the tapes transferred to digital media or at least VHS before they deteriorate too much. They are mostly 1970's vintage. Do you thing a Time Base Corrector of the sort you can find on ebay would have a chance of correcting this situlation? I realize there are no guarentees, but would I be barking up the right tree? Thanks for any help Bob Styma
