Video 2000 and other gear - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Matt Jones · 25th Nov 2018, 3:28 pm

Hi all

Was hoping for a little help in what to do with this gear. Have inherited a Philips video 2000 and wondered is it worth anything to somebody? Not sure if it’s in working Order or not. Also have a ken multi video enhancer and a JVC super VHS ET. Any help would be appreciated.

Snarf81 · 25th Nov 2018, 4:24 pm

Hi.
Which model of V2000 vcr is it please?

Cheers
Richard.

Matt Jones · 27th Nov 2018, 2:05 pm

It is a Philips VR 2324

toshiba tony · 27th Nov 2018, 2:41 pm

This was a tasty machine, smaller than the usual 2000 range. They were not prone to any particular failings. But the heads will be unobtainable now. I liked them, good luck with it.

collisr · 28th Nov 2018, 7:03 pm

Hi,

I have bought many VR2324 machines in the past few years for renovation. If it does still power on you will find within about 10 minutes the mains suppression capacitor will blow and you'll have acrid smoke everywhere. Not actually a huge issue to fix but scary when you haven't seen that before.

A guy in Holland sells restored ones with a 1y guarantee for £120-£170 depending on wear. Unrestored ones in the UK tend to fetch £30-£50 assuming at least the clock comes on during power up and the insides doesnt suffer from rust/ tarnishing.

Hope that helps.

Rob

Matt Jones · 30th Nov 2018, 6:49 am

Thanks all, now I just have to find the power cable.

collisr · 1st Dec 2018, 5:37 pm

If you can't find the original power cable, any standard 'figure 8' cable is compatible.

dragonser · 1st Dec 2018, 8:08 pm

Hi,
knowing about the mains suppression cap is very useful, as I have a v2000 machine to look at. It has got stuck on the round tuit pile !

stevehertz · 2nd Dec 2018, 7:47 am

Another stock fault is the power transistors fixed to the inside of the cabinet back wall have push on connections. They go intermittent. A 2324 is a nice machine, compact and 'dinky' to look at, but the electronics are so crammed in, it's very difficult to work on as it's hard to monitor points and have the machine in a working state.

25th Nov 2018, 3:28 pm	#1
Matt Jones Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Maidstone, Kent, UK. Posts: 3	Video 2000 and other gear Hi all Was hoping for a little help in what to do with this gear. Have inherited a Philips video 2000 and wondered is it worth anything to somebody? Not sure if it’s in working Order or not. Also have a ken multi video enhancer and a JVC super VHS ET. Any help would be appreciated.

25th Nov 2018, 4:24 pm	#2
Snarf81 Heptode Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Rogiet, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. Posts: 616	Re: Video 2000 and other gear Hi. Which model of V2000 vcr is it please? Cheers Richard.

27th Nov 2018, 2:05 pm	#3
Matt Jones Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Maidstone, Kent, UK. Posts: 3	Re: Video 2000 and other gear It is a Philips VR 2324

27th Nov 2018, 2:41 pm	#4
toshiba tony Heptode Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accrington, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 992	Re: Video 2000 and other gear This was a tasty machine, smaller than the usual 2000 range. They were not prone to any particular failings. But the heads will be unobtainable now. I liked them, good luck with it.

28th Nov 2018, 7:03 pm	#5
collisr Pentode Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Ware, Herts, UK Posts: 185	Re: Video 2000 and other gear Hi, I have bought many VR2324 machines in the past few years for renovation. If it does still power on you will find within about 10 minutes the mains suppression capacitor will blow and you'll have acrid smoke everywhere. Not actually a huge issue to fix but scary when you haven't seen that before. A guy in Holland sells restored ones with a 1y guarantee for £120-£170 depending on wear. Unrestored ones in the UK tend to fetch £30-£50 assuming at least the clock comes on during power up and the insides doesnt suffer from rust/ tarnishing. Hope that helps. Rob

30th Nov 2018, 6:49 am	#6
Matt Jones Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Maidstone, Kent, UK. Posts: 3	Re: Video 2000 and other gear Thanks all, now I just have to find the power cable.

1st Dec 2018, 5:37 pm	#7
collisr Pentode Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Ware, Herts, UK Posts: 185	Re: Video 2000 and other gear If you can't find the original power cable, any standard 'figure 8' cable is compatible.

1st Dec 2018, 8:08 pm	#8
dragonser Heptode Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carshalton, Surrey, UK. Posts: 742	Re: Video 2000 and other gear Hi, knowing about the mains suppression cap is very useful, as I have a v2000 machine to look at. It has got stuck on the round tuit pile ! __________________ Regards Peter B

2nd Dec 2018, 7:47 am	#9
stevehertz Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rugeley, Staffordshire, UK. Posts: 9,419	Re: Video 2000 and other gear Another stock fault is the power transistors fixed to the inside of the cabinet back wall have push on connections. They go intermittent. A 2324 is a nice machine, compact and 'dinky' to look at, but the electronics are so crammed in, it's very difficult to work on as it's hard to monitor points and have the machine in a working state. __________________ A digital radio is the latest thing, but a vintage wireless is forever.. Last edited by stevehertz; 2nd Dec 2018 at 7:52 am.