camcorder – Experimental Engineering

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Camcorder CRT Viewfinder

September 14, 2011October 16, 2019 The Engineer

Here are the viewfinder electronics from a 1984 Hitachi VHS Movie VM-1200E Camcorder. These small CRT based displays accept composite video as input, plus 5-12v DC for power. Here is the front face of the CRT, diameter is 0.5″. Closeup view of the PCB, there are several adjustments & a

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A/V Gear

Bandridge VA-315

January 5, 2011January 4, 2011 The Engineer

This is a small audio mixer, marketed for camcorder audio dubbing. I/O Panel on the rear of the unit. Contains a small preamp, but will not drive speakers directly. Power is a 9v battery or plugpack. Front of the PCB removed from the case. Mic preamp bottom right corner. Each

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