Help: Using Analog Video Camera with LCD/VCR Combo Unit

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Darren Harris

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I have a new Sansui 6" LCD/VCR combo unit(model number: CLD0065) that
I had intended to use for recording on a trip I'm about to take.

I hooked my older analog video camera which is a JVC Lolux(Model
number: GX-N7U) to the Sansui LCD/VCR via a 10-pin AC
adaptor(AC-C412).

For some reason I can't get a decent picture to record. And the best
picture I do get is when I use the "Fader button". If I keep my finger
on this button, the picture I get on the Sansui will progressively go
from a very dark, high contrast picture, to a so-so picture, to a dim
but washed out picture. When I take my finger off of the "Fader
button", it slowly returns back to the original dark, high contrast
picture. I can't get the picture to stay "in-the-middle". Not that I'm
supposed to. Even if I could, that's not a "great" picture, but it's
better than what is shown when I don't have the "Fader button"
depressed, or when I leave my finger on the "Fader button".(I am aware
that the "Fader" option is not the problem).

I tried all three of my JVC(GX-N7U) video cameras with the same
result.

I tested the three cameras with my CurtisMathis TV/VCR combo where I
got a decent picture, so the problem is obviously the Sansui LCD/VCR.

Could the new Sansui be faulty?

Any ideas on what I am doing incorrectly would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks a lot.

Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.
 
In article <9437a27c.0405051818.626730ae@posting.google.com>, Darren
Harris <Searcher7@mail.con2.com> writes
I have a new Sansui 6" LCD/VCR combo unit(model number: CLD0065) that
I had intended to use for recording on a trip I'm about to take.

I hooked my older analog video camera which is a JVC Lolux(Model
number: GX-N7U) to the Sansui LCD/VCR via a 10-pin AC
adaptor(AC-C412).

For some reason I can't get a decent picture to record. And the best
picture I do get is when I use the "Fader button". If I keep my finger
on this button, the picture I get on the Sansui will progressively go
from a very dark, high contrast picture, to a so-so picture, to a dim
but washed out picture. When I take my finger off of the "Fader
button", it slowly returns back to the original dark, high contrast
picture. I can't get the picture to stay "in-the-middle". Not that I'm
supposed to. Even if I could, that's not a "great" picture, but it's
better than what is shown when I don't have the "Fader button"
depressed, or when I leave my finger on the "Fader button".(I am aware
that the "Fader" option is not the problem).

I tried all three of my JVC(GX-N7U) video cameras with the same
result.

I tested the three cameras with my CurtisMathis TV/VCR combo where I
got a decent picture, so the problem is obviously the Sansui LCD/VCR.

Could the new Sansui be faulty?

Sounds like the video input on the LCD thing is not terminated. Video
Click to expand...
inputs should have a 75 ohm resistor to ground, otherwise you get a very
bright contrasty picture like you describe.

You might try bodging up an adaptor to put a 75 ohm resistor across the
input.
--
Tim Mitchell
 
Tim Mitchell <timng@sabretechnology.co.uk> wrote in message news:<E2xo0Nbuh3mAFAo1@tega.co.uk>...
In article <9437a27c.0405051818.626730ae@posting.google.com>, Darren
Harris <Searcher7@mail.con2.com> writes
I have a new Sansui 6" LCD/VCR combo unit(model number: CLD0065) that
I had intended to use for recording on a trip I'm about to take.

I hooked my older analog video camera which is a JVC Lolux(Model
number: GX-N7U) to the Sansui LCD/VCR via a 10-pin AC
adaptor(AC-C412).

For some reason I can't get a decent picture to record. And the best
picture I do get is when I use the "Fader button". If I keep my finger
on this button, the picture I get on the Sansui will progressively go
from a very dark, high contrast picture, to a so-so picture, to a dim
but washed out picture. When I take my finger off of the "Fader
button", it slowly returns back to the original dark, high contrast
picture. I can't get the picture to stay "in-the-middle". Not that I'm
supposed to. Even if I could, that's not a "great" picture, but it's
better than what is shown when I don't have the "Fader button"
depressed, or when I leave my finger on the "Fader button".(I am aware
that the "Fader" option is not the problem).

I tried all three of my JVC(GX-N7U) video cameras with the same
result.

I tested the three cameras with my CurtisMathis TV/VCR combo where I
got a decent picture, so the problem is obviously the Sansui LCD/VCR.

Could the new Sansui be faulty?

Sounds like the video input on the LCD thing is not terminated. Video
inputs should have a 75 ohm resistor to ground, otherwise you get a very
bright contrasty picture like you describe.
Click to expand...
Actually I decribed it as a "very dark", contrasty picture... But if I
put and leave my finger on the "Fader" button, the picture will
brighten up, and eventually wash out to a grey/green(?) color.

You might try bodging up an adaptor to put a 75 ohm resistor across the
input.
Click to expand...
I have no idea what that meant.

Thanks.

Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.
 
In article <9437a27c.0405071459.755b726c@posting.google.com>, Darren
Harris <Searcher7@mail.con2.com> writes
Tim Mitchell <timng@sabretechnology.co.uk> wrote in message
news:<E2xo0Nbuh3mAFAo1@tega.co.uk>...
In article <9437a27c.0405051818.626730ae@posting.google.com>, Darren
Harris <Searcher7@mail.con2.com> writes
I have a new Sansui 6" LCD/VCR combo unit(model number: CLD0065) that
I had intended to use for recording on a trip I'm about to take.

I hooked my older analog video camera which is a JVC Lolux(Model
number: GX-N7U) to the Sansui LCD/VCR via a 10-pin AC
adaptor(AC-C412).

For some reason I can't get a decent picture to record. And the best
picture I do get is when I use the "Fader button". If I keep my finger
on this button, the picture I get on the Sansui will progressively go
from a very dark, high contrast picture, to a so-so picture, to a dim
but washed out picture. When I take my finger off of the "Fader
button", it slowly returns back to the original dark, high contrast
picture.

Sounds like the video input on the LCD thing is not terminated. Video
inputs should have a 75 ohm resistor to ground, otherwise you get a very
bright contrasty picture like you describe.

Actually I decribed it as a "very dark", contrasty picture... But if I
put and leave my finger on the "Fader" button, the picture will
brighten up, and eventually wash out to a grey/green(?) color.

You might try bodging up an adaptor to put a 75 ohm resistor across the
input.

I have no idea what that meant.
Click to expand...
In that case I will give you a simpler version: The LCD display is
faulty or badly designed, take it back to your supplier.
--
Tim Mitchell
 
Does anyone have any work-arounds that would solve my problem?

Thanks.

Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.
 
what was the problem?

"Darren Harris" <Searcher7@mail.con2.com> wrote in message
news:9437a27c.0405111330.4126d8a8@posting.google.com...
Does anyone have any work-arounds that would solve my problem?

Thanks.

Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.
Click to expand...
 
"kay & wand" <l_wand@REMoVEaBUSehotmail.com> wrote in message news:<JMdoc.33427$TT.14286@news-server.bigpond.net.au>...
what was the problem?
Click to expand...
See below:

***Note: I get a reading of 74.5 ohms at the video input.

I have a new Sansui 6" LCD/VCR combo unit(model number: CLD0065) that
I had intended to use for recording on a trip I'm about to take.

I hooked my older analog video camera which is a JVC Lolux(Model
number: GX-N7U) to the Sansui LCD/VCR via a 10-pin AC
adaptor(AC-C412).

For some reason I can't get a decent picture to record. And the best
picture I do get is when I use the "Fader button". If I keep my finger
on this button, the picture I get on the Sansui will progressively go
from a *very dark/high contrast* picture, to a *dim/washed out*
picture. When I take my finger off of the "Fader button", it of course
slowly returns all the way back to the original dark, high contrast
picture. I can't get the picture to stay "in-the-middle". Not that I'm
supposed to. Even if I could, that's not a "great" picture, but it's
better than what is shown when I don't have the "Fader button"
depressed, or when I leave my finger on the "Fader button".(I am aware
that the "Fader" option is not the problem).

I tried all three of my JVC(GX-N7U) video cameras with my regular
TV/VCR combo unit and everything works fine, so the problem is
obviously the Sansui LCD/VCR(of which I have two that exhibit the same
problem).

Thanks a lot.

Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.
 
"Darren Harris" <Searcher7@mail.con2.com> wrote in message
news:9437a27c.0405120735.6d2c3e57@posting.google.com...
"kay & wand" <l_wand@REMoVEaBUSehotmail.com> wrote in message
news:<JMdoc.33427$TT.14286@news-server.bigpond.net.au>...
what was the problem?

See below:

***Note: I get a reading of 74.5 ohms at the video input.

I have a new Sansui 6" LCD/VCR combo unit(model number: CLD0065) that
I had intended to use for recording on a trip I'm about to take.

I hooked my older analog video camera which is a JVC Lolux(Model
number: GX-N7U) to the Sansui LCD/VCR via a 10-pin AC
adaptor(AC-C412).
Click to expand...
What is this "10-pin AC adapter"? Does it somehow provide
the A/V inputs/outputs to your Sansui gadget? Maybe it is broken.
 
any s or composite in?


"Richard Crowley" <rcrowley7@xprt.net> wrote in message
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"Darren Harris" <Searcher7@mail.con2.com> wrote in message
news:9437a27c.0405120735.6d2c3e57@posting.google.com...
"kay & wand" <l_wand@REMoVEaBUSehotmail.com> wrote in message
news:<JMdoc.33427$TT.14286@news-server.bigpond.net.au>...
what was the problem?

See below:

***Note: I get a reading of 74.5 ohms at the video input.

I have a new Sansui 6" LCD/VCR combo unit(model number: CLD0065) that
I had intended to use for recording on a trip I'm about to take.

I hooked my older analog video camera which is a JVC Lolux(Model
number: GX-N7U) to the Sansui LCD/VCR via a 10-pin AC
adaptor(AC-C412).

What is this "10-pin AC adapter"? Does it somehow provide
the A/V inputs/outputs to your Sansui gadget? Maybe it is broken.
Click to expand...
 
There's nothing wrong with the 10-pin adaptor(AC-C412), because the
video cameras work perfectly with my regular TV/VCR combo unit. It's
just the Sansui LCD-TV/VCR(which only has RCA jacks for audio/video
"in" and audio/video "out) that I have the problem with.

Would some sort of NTSC amplifier solve my problem?

Thanks.

Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.
 
Outside of getting an NTSC amplifier(which I'm still researching), is
there a chance that the image issue could be corrected by
getting/using a digital video camera.

I ask because I was thinking that the analog to digital conversion may
be the problem.

Thanks a lot.

Darren Harris
Staten Island, New York.
 
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