Vcr

August 6th, 2002, 02:15 PM

Problem: My breakout box on my workstation has s-video out. I've just finished a project and the client wants a normal VHS tape, as well as a DVD. I need to purchase a VCR that has a S-video input.

Question: Do I have to purchase a S-VHS to get the s-video input? Is that what the "s" is for?

Question (II): If I do have to get a S-VHS machine, can I record a tape that will play on a normal VHS machine?

Basically, I want to get a machine that will produce the highest quality VHS tape when going directly out from the computer.

Any help is appreciated.

Jason Wood · August 6th, 2002, 02:32 PM

"S" stands for Super (Super VHS).

Yes, you can record on a regular VHS tape on an SVHS deck, but it won't play on SVHS decks.

Higher end VCRs have the s-video connection as well.

K. Forman · August 6th, 2002, 02:36 PM

And no, you do not have to buy a new VCR. Radio Shack should carry a box that will take the s-video out, and convert it into RCA jacks in. Or you can buy an adapter that will do the same thing, s-vhs to RCA.

Of course, the new VCR would be the better choice... if you have the cash to spend. It will serve you well for future projects.
Keith

August 6th, 2002, 02:39 PM

Ok thanks. Yes I need a new VCR anyway, now I just need to find a model that will suffice.

Jeff Donald · August 6th, 2002, 03:26 PM

S-VHS does indeed stand for Super VHS. However, S-Video more accuratly stands for Seperate-Video (Y and C are carried on different wires). S-Video is common on Betacam SP, mini DV, DVCam, DVPro, Digital S, M II etc. An S-VHS deck can record in S-VHS and VHS, depending on the format of tape used for recording. There is an id hole on the bottom of S-VHS tapes that switches the S-VHS deck to S-VHS record mode when the hole is detected. The hole is missing on standard VHS tapes.

Jeff

Joe Redifer · August 6th, 2002, 04:07 PM

Fstop_Elvis, VHS tapes will indeed play on S-VHS VCRs, but not in S-VHS mode.

Jason Wood · August 6th, 2002, 04:39 PM

Hmmm, I can't seem to find VHS mode on my JVC deck, granted it was "priced for value" (IE cheap).

Anyone recommend a good SVHS deck for dubs?

Chris Hurd · August 6th, 2002, 05:10 PM

We've discussed this topic several times in the past... see these threads:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2365&highlight=SVHS

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?s=&threadid=407&highlight=SVHS

...or do a search on the term "S-VHS" or "SVHS" and explore all the returns that come up. Hope this helps,

Jason Wood · August 6th, 2002, 05:38 PM

Very useful! Thanks Chris.

BTW...How is that JVC deck working for you?

Chris Hurd · August 6th, 2002, 06:09 PM

I like it a lot... the JVC HR-S9800... cleanest VHS tapes I've ever made. Less than $400 now.

Joe Redifer · August 7th, 2002, 01:42 AM

Has JVC cleared up the problems that I have found with their SVHS decks over the past few years? Some decks would exhibit a horizontal line, almost looking as if the picture is lsightly creased, on the playback of any tape no matter on what machine it was recorded on. This "line" can appear anywhere on the screen and usually begins to happen after the deck is over a year old. Anyone here seen this?

August 6th, 2002, 02:15 PM	#1
Mr.Cisco Posts: n/a	Vcr - Shvs? Problem: My breakout box on my workstation has s-video out. I've just finished a project and the client wants a normal VHS tape, as well as a DVD. I need to purchase a VCR that has a S-video input. Question: Do I have to purchase a S-VHS to get the s-video input? Is that what the "s" is for? Question (II): If I do have to get a S-VHS machine, can I record a tape that will play on a normal VHS machine? Basically, I want to get a machine that will produce the highest quality VHS tape when going directly out from the computer. Any help is appreciated.

August 6th, 2002, 02:39 PM	#4
Mr.Cisco Posts: n/a	Cool Ok thanks. Yes I need a new VCR anyway, now I just need to find a model that will suffice.

August 6th, 2002, 05:10 PM	#8
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	We've discussed this topic several times in the past... see these threads: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2365&highlight=SVHS http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?s=&threadid=407&highlight=SVHS ...or do a search on the term "S-VHS" or "SVHS" and explore all the returns that come up. Hope this helps, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

August 6th, 2002, 06:09 PM	#10
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	I like it a lot... the JVC HR-S9800... cleanest VHS tapes I've ever made. Less than $400 now. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

August 6th, 2002, 02:32 PM	#2
Jason Wood Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 87	"S" stands for Super (Super VHS). Yes, you can record on a regular VHS tape on an SVHS deck, but it won't play on SVHS decks. Higher end VCRs have the s-video connection as well.

August 6th, 2002, 02:36 PM	#3
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	And no, you do not have to buy a new VCR. Radio Shack should carry a box that will take the s-video out, and convert it into RCA jacks in. Or you can buy an adapter that will do the same thing, s-vhs to RCA. Of course, the new VCR would be the better choice... if you have the cash to spend. It will serve you well for future projects. Keith

August 6th, 2002, 03:26 PM	#5
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	S-VHS does indeed stand for Super VHS. However, S-Video more accuratly stands for Seperate-Video (Y and C are carried on different wires). S-Video is common on Betacam SP, mini DV, DVCam, DVPro, Digital S, M II etc. An S-VHS deck can record in S-VHS and VHS, depending on the format of tape used for recording. There is an id hole on the bottom of S-VHS tapes that switches the S-VHS deck to S-VHS record mode when the hole is detected. The hole is missing on standard VHS tapes. Jeff

August 6th, 2002, 04:07 PM	#6
Joe Redifer Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 290	Fstop_Elvis, VHS tapes will indeed play on S-VHS VCRs, but not in S-VHS mode.

August 6th, 2002, 04:39 PM	#7
Jason Wood Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 87	Hmmm, I can't seem to find VHS mode on my JVC deck, granted it was "priced for value" (IE cheap). Anyone recommend a good SVHS deck for dubs?

August 6th, 2002, 05:38 PM	#9
Jason Wood Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 87	Very useful! Thanks Chris. BTW...How is that JVC deck working for you?

August 7th, 2002, 01:42 AM	#11
Joe Redifer Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 290	Has JVC cleared up the problems that I have found with their SVHS decks over the past few years? Some decks would exhibit a horizontal line, almost looking as if the picture is lsightly creased, on the playback of any tape no matter on what machine it was recorded on. This "line" can appear anywhere on the screen and usually begins to happen after the deck is over a year old. Anyone here seen this?