Hitachi VT-8000E - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

ppppenguin · 21st May 2007, 3:53 pm

I've just acquired this pleasantly old fashioned looking VHS recorder. It's a top loader and looks ideal for 405 line work.

Does anyone know this model? Looks early 1980s to me.

I haven't tried it yet and I'm not sure if I'll hang on to it or pass it on.

There's a very small image here:

http://www.originalanleitungen.de/sh...956711347f63ca

Steve_P · 21st May 2007, 4:04 pm

It is about then, and superb as all the Early 80s machines were. The head is probably OK and the only thing that really went on these is the Reel Idler, sometimes known as the Intermediate Idler. This just clips in place.

TIP : Try removing and reversing the rubber on the idler. Not that I told you of course....

You should get the parts from Grandata (No connection, etc) and yes it will do 405 Line Video.

Cheers,

Steve P

Nickthedentist · 23rd May 2007, 7:12 pm

I've got a mint one of these somewhere if ever you need one for parts, Jeffrey.

The only likely trouble spot is the STK series regulator, which is no longer available and prone to failure. Might be worth replacing its heatsink compound to prolong its life?

Nick.

21st May 2007, 3:53 pm	#1
ppppenguin Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North London, UK. Posts: 6,168	Hitachi VT-8000E I've just acquired this pleasantly old fashioned looking VHS recorder. It's a top loader and looks ideal for 405 line work. Does anyone know this model? Looks early 1980s to me. I haven't tried it yet and I'm not sure if I'll hang on to it or pass it on. There's a very small image here: http://www.originalanleitungen.de/sh...956711347f63ca

21st May 2007, 4:04 pm	#2
Steve_P Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 6,639	Re: Hitachi VT-8000E It is about then, and superb as all the Early 80s machines were. The head is probably OK and the only thing that really went on these is the Reel Idler, sometimes known as the Intermediate Idler. This just clips in place. TIP : Try removing and reversing the rubber on the idler. Not that I told you of course.... You should get the parts from Grandata (No connection, etc) and yes it will do 405 Line Video. Cheers, Steve P __________________ If we've always had it, why is the Car Boot open? You're not sneaking another Old TV in are you...?

23rd May 2007, 7:12 pm	#3
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,566	Re: Hitachi VT-8000E I've got a mint one of these somewhere if ever you need one for parts, Jeffrey. The only likely trouble spot is the STK series regulator, which is no longer available and prone to failure. Might be worth replacing its heatsink compound to prolong its life? Nick.