JVC HR-D257MS brand new - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Dmitry Markov · 6th Oct 2021, 9:20 pm

just delivered from 1985 a jvc hr-d257ms video recorder. it is brand new. no one has ever opened the box until today. no one has ever pressed a single button on the remote or the recorder. may be wondering.

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Cobaltblue · 6th Oct 2021, 9:38 pm

Hi Dmitry and welcome to the forum.

Please only post in English.

I am sure many here would like to know more about your find.

Cheers

Mike T

Dmitry Markov · 6th Oct 2021, 10:08 pm

yes,sir.next time ill do it in english.thanks

dj_fivos_sak · 6th Oct 2021, 11:23 pm

Nice find! Have you tested it yet? I wouldn't be surprised if the grease has turned into tar after sitting for 36 years.

ben · 7th Oct 2021, 12:16 am

Interesting, multi-standard too.
As others have said, there will be things to check /replace.
-Grease on loading mechanism
-Drive belts (I think there are only two)

If it is anything like the HR-D140 base model, the IR sensors near the mode cam can give problems, resulting in it permanently trying to lace up. And the IC protectors (PSU etc) tend to go open circuit for no reason.
Fortunately, there are lists of all the common problems for these popular models, and if necessary donor machines to cannibalize can be found. So you will probably be able to get it working.

dj_fivos_sak · 7th Oct 2021, 5:47 pm

Ben's comments are spot on. These JVCs use optical sensors on the cam gear instead of a conventional mode encoder switch with physical electrical contacts. I've had a few of those IC protectors go open for no reason too.

Fivos

HamishBoxer · 7th Oct 2021, 6:12 pm

Welcome! what a super find, I wonder though, does it have rubber belts? If so, they may have perished.

agardiner · 8th Oct 2021, 3:47 pm

It is amazing how new old stock stuff keeps turning up!

Dmitry Markov · 9th Oct 2021, 3:49 pm

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Originally Posted by dj_fivos_sak

Nice find! Have you tested it yet? I wouldn't be surprised if the grease has turned into tar after sitting for 36 years.

tested using just a remote control.everithing working perfectly.gives fantastic quality of video and sound.packed back in vacuum bag for next 10-20 years.after 41 years,not 36.

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Originally Posted by ben

Interesting, multi-standard too.
As others have said, there will be things to check /replace.
-Grease on loading mechanism
-Drive belts (I think there are only two)

If it is anything like the HR-D140 base model, the IR sensors near the mode cam can give problems, resulting in it permanently trying to lace up. And the IC protectors (PSU etc) tend to go open circuit for no reason.
Fortunately, there are lists of all the common problems for these popular models, and if necessary donor machines to cannibalize can be found. So you will probably be able to get it working.

just tested.all functions working perfectly.vcr is very quiet.great picture and sound.

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Originally Posted by HamishBoxer

Welcome! what a super find, I wonder though, does it have rubber belts? If so, they may have perished.

just tested.all functions working perfectly.great video and sound.vcr is very quiet during working process.so happy.packed back in vacuum bag for next 10-20 years.

yes,You are right 36 years

not really often.unfortunatelly

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Originally Posted by Dmitry Markov

just delivered from 1985 a jvc hr-d257ms video recorder. it is brand new. no one has ever opened the box until today. no one has ever pressed a single button on the remote or the recorder. may be wondering.

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Just tested today.fully functional and very quiet machine.happy.ill keep it for next decade in vacuum bag.

Dmitry Markov · 14th Oct 2021, 12:21 pm

Yes, there are rubber belts, but I tested VCR perfectly working all functions. Really happy. Never seen brand new so old VCR.

6th Oct 2021, 9:20 pm	#1
Dmitry Markov Diode Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Odessa, Ukraine. Posts: 4	JVC HR-D257MS brand new just delivered from 1985 a jvc hr-d257ms video recorder. it is brand new. no one has ever opened the box until today. no one has ever pressed a single button on the remote or the recorder. may be wondering. Last edited by Cobaltblue; 6th Oct 2021 at 9:36 pm. Reason: Translated from Russian

6th Oct 2021, 9:38 pm	#2
Cobaltblue Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Exeter, Devon and Poole, Dorset UK. Posts: 6,865	Re: JVC HR-D257MS brand new Hi Dmitry and welcome to the forum. Please only post in English. I am sure many here would like to know more about your find. Cheers Mike T __________________ Invisible airwaves crackle with life or at least they used to Mike T BVWS member. www.cossor.co.uk

6th Oct 2021, 10:08 pm	#3
Dmitry Markov Diode Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Odessa, Ukraine. Posts: 4	Re: JVC HR-D257MS brand new yes,sir.next time ill do it in english.thanks

6th Oct 2021, 11:23 pm	#4
dj_fivos_sak Heptode Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Lefkada, Greece Posts: 969	Re: JVC HR-D257MS brand new Nice find! Have you tested it yet? I wouldn't be surprised if the grease has turned into tar after sitting for 36 years.

7th Oct 2021, 12:16 am	#5
ben Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Madrid, Spain / Wirral, UK Posts: 7,498	Re: JVC HR-D257MS brand new Interesting, multi-standard too. As others have said, there will be things to check /replace. -Grease on loading mechanism -Drive belts (I think there are only two) If it is anything like the HR-D140 base model, the IR sensors near the mode cam can give problems, resulting in it permanently trying to lace up. And the IC protectors (PSU etc) tend to go open circuit for no reason. Fortunately, there are lists of all the common problems for these popular models, and if necessary donor machines to cannibalize can be found. So you will probably be able to get it working. __________________ Regards, Ben.

7th Oct 2021, 5:47 pm	#6
dj_fivos_sak Heptode Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Lefkada, Greece Posts: 969	Re: JVC HR-D257MS brand new Ben's comments are spot on. These JVCs use optical sensors on the cam gear instead of a conventional mode encoder switch with physical electrical contacts. I've had a few of those IC protectors go open for no reason too. Fivos

7th Oct 2021, 6:12 pm	#7
HamishBoxer Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: W.Butterwick, near Doncaster UK. Posts: 8,932	Re: JVC HR-D257MS brand new Welcome! what a super find, I wonder though, does it have rubber belts? If so, they may have perished. __________________ G8JET BVWS Archivist and Member V.M.A.R.S

8th Oct 2021, 3:47 pm	#8
agardiner Octode Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Thetford, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 1,741	Re: JVC HR-D257MS brand new It is amazing how new old stock stuff keeps turning up!

14th Oct 2021, 12:21 pm	#10
Dmitry Markov Diode Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Odessa, Ukraine. Posts: 4	Re: JVC HR-D257MS brand new Yes, there are rubber belts, but I tested VCR perfectly working all functions. Really happy. Never seen brand new so old VCR.