1988 VHS Camcorder Repair - Unnecessary Surgery

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This RCA CC300 camcorder was originally bought by my father new in 1988 and saw use by me up until about 2006, when it stopped recording and playing tapes. Today we take it apart and fix some worn out belts with whatever we could find... In this case... Rubber bands...
00:00 - Introduction/History of This Camera
02:37 - Close Look At Camera/Showing How It Will Not Play/Record
05:15 - Looking For Screws
05:35 - Dissembling The Camera
09:09 - Showing The Problem With The Cover Off So You Can See The Tape
10:24 - Continuing Disassembly
11:24 - The Guts Of The Camera/Motherboard
12:26 - Taking Off The Motherboard
13:44 - Looking At The Belts
14:50 - Taking First Belt Off
15:42 - Enter Rubber Bands!
17:57 - Replacing First Belt
19:00 - Taking Off Two Other Belts
19:50 - My Belt Replacements/Putting Them On
20:31 - Testing Camera = WORKING!
22:20 - Camera Back Together/Special Trip From The Past
23:08 - NSlate Using The RCA Camcorder
25:37 - The Truth About 16:9
26:48 - Here's Looking At You!
All music was recorded off my actual Amiga 500 with mostly various music from demo that I felt fit the mood of the video.
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Unnecessary Surgery - Ep. 2x1 - 1988 VHS Camcorder RCA CC300

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@Corehaven22 2 года назад

Your background music sounds like an old 90s point and click adventure fantasy game. As you explore a 90s RCA camera's innards. Fascinating.

@lazzzzzzer 3 года назад

This is one of those youtube videos that is priceless! Thanks for keeping it up!

@RyanPrescott 4 года назад

You have no idea how grateful I am to have found this. I bought one of these from an auction house and restored it with your help.

@EveningHymnsMusic 7 лет назад

Thanks for this. Great soundtrack! Made the repair feel like a mission. Much appreciated!

@SMAAAASHTV 7 лет назад

This should help me repair my grandfathers 1986 VHS Video Camera. Thanks for this video!

@LuterofromTx 3 месяца назад

Dude YESS!! I just got one of the same exact model in from ebay yesterday claiming to be fully working, but has the exact same problems you had. Definitely gonna try this too and hopefully revive mine as well

@graphene1487 5 лет назад

23:10 "Hey ladies." *Guy's mom walks through the set* On a real note though, thank you for this. ALL of my belts melted and process of ordering and replacing them. Will send update when done. Dig the music also.👌

@IntoTheMindlessAbyss 7 лет назад

Looks like I might have a more difficult time to repair mine. Mine is a smaller VHS-C camcorder. It's a JVC that came out late 2004. I know I'm gonna have to worry about the belts a lot later. It's working fine now, but I know down the road they will start to wear out.. Cool video.

@colbybaldie6424 7 лет назад

I just got one of these. This video helped a lot on replacing the belts thanks👍🏻. However for some reason the aperture blades don't want to open so I can't see through the viewfinder. And suggestions???

@ravinderblackmore 3 года назад

I used this video to get my panasonic NV MS1 working. Thanks for this great vid as i was ready to throw it out.

@disqo4371 5 лет назад

If anyone watching this has a Minolta CR-1200S AF VHS Movie Camera, it is the exact same model as this RCA camcorder, and suffers from the same problem of worn out belts. This video was perfect for helping me repair my Minolta, and now it's working perfectly! Thanks Shot! Only issue now is finding a replacement battery, any suggestions?

@Shot97 5 лет назад

They were out there the last time I checked, though that has been awhile.

@bewitchedblubou4335 3 года назад

This video saved me man, thank goodness

@chickenfoundation9323 8 месяцев назад

According to the prb belt catalog the cc300 uses a 3.0 and 4.6 belt , part numbers scq3.0 and scx4.6, unfortunately no info on the main flat belt , but I also found kits selling all 3 online

@RyanPrescott 4 года назад

As an aside: I managed to blow the fuse in this thing when probing the outputs trying to figure out where the video signal was. I bought an RF modulator unit for this line of cameras and disassembled it in order to make an A/V cable. Turns out the camera feeds 12V straight out of that connector to power any accessories attached and I managed to short it straight to ground. The fuse is a fast blow, 250V 2A fuse from Bussman, in a 5mm x 20mm package. You should be able to find it at any hardware store.

@lazzzzzzer 3 года назад

you ever figure out the pin out on your RCA cam? I am trying to do the same thing and your comment caught my eye> thanks for sharing your info here!

@RyanPrescott 3 года назад

@@lazzzzzzer I did! Here you go: imgur.com/lmYVWQJ

@vintagecameras9623 7 лет назад

Thank you

@Polaventris 8 лет назад

What a monster that camcorder is! I got early 2000's Digital8 Sony camcorder and I thought that was huge already.

@Shot97 8 лет назад

+Polaventris When I was using it in the early 2000's I was getting strange looks from some people that thought it was a relic, while others thought I was from television station. Honestly the quality of it was just as good or better than anything made in the early 2000's in my opinion, so I felt fine using it back then. I've looked up the price of it brand new and it was either $1,000 or $3,000 back in 1988 when my dad got it. Not sure which one but wow... Just about what the Amiga would have cost him new or more.

@Shot97 8 лет назад

+Polaventris I kind of wish consumer camcorders were still that big. When you got the handling of it down you could get a very smooth picture out of it. I feel the smaller cameras move around way too much when you hand hold them now. But putting this sucker on your shoulders meant it "could" be very steady if you got the hang of it. It could be even worse movement if you didn't though. I think if you hand hold a camera very smoothly it gives off a nice impression of being there vs a tripod. Real humans move around ever so slightly even when standing still, and I always thought this camera was quite good when held.

@StrayCatMatt 5 лет назад

I just picked up the same camera at goodwill for a buck. The belts seem fine but the inside gears (under the metal plate that holds the wires) seem to be jammed but I cannot find any blockage. It won’t budge and when I put in a vhs it just whirs. Any suggestions?

@Awsometurtle20 4 года назад

Hey I need help so I'm trying to record on a rca cam corder and when I go to watch the video it won't play it stays on the blue screen unless I fast forward then I'll get a part of the video the back to static and distortion.

@TheMelloJello 2 года назад

What is that latch you used to manually eject the VHS?

@TandLproductions 7 лет назад

You're a g. Thanks for the help. still super nerve racking goin into the innards like performing brain surgery but at least I have a reference

@Shot97 7 лет назад

You're welcome, good luck, let me know if you get it working!

@TandLproductions 7 лет назад

Got it working! Not gonna lie, it was pretty nerve-racking being inside there, knowing one wrong move or forgotten reconnection and it could be ruined. Felt like a brain surgeon haha. The only issue that I have to have now involve the head/heads. When I can record and playback now, but there is a pulsating noise that appears.

@that80sdude39 2 года назад

I just got the same camera and I replaced one of the belts and ever since the play back looks like it’s playing in fast forward and whenever I try to record on the tape it just shows static on the tape through playback I just recorded on. Would you know what the issue is?

@joshdiamond1624 6 лет назад

Hey @shot97 I just bought this exact Camcorder today and I’m so happy to start using it! I can’t get the eject door to open, the viewfinder to work, or use the FF RR functions at all; however, I’ve only tested without a tape in. Any suggestions? I plan on replacing the rubber bands tomorrow. Thanks.

@Shot97 6 лет назад

Someone else mentioned a problem with the ejection of the door; But I can't wrap my head around what exactly might cause that. I don't think it's a mechanism that controls that... It's almost like a gull-wing door that WANTS to be opened at all times, but it's forced closed. Once you tell it to eject it just lets go of the door and it flies open. So maybe the button isn't telling it to let go? It's not an issue I had problems with so I didn't really snoop around that too much. You should be able to take the door off and fool around, however. - The FF/RR/Play/Record buttons won't operate unless there's a tape inside. As for the viewfinder... Either the wires don't have a proper connection; or the CRT inside of it has died. I'm pretty sure it's a super small CRT in there... I can't imagine a camcorder got enough use to kill that off, though. If you're also having issues ejecting as well as with the viewfinder, it could be the electronics. Which would be very hard to fix unless there's just a loose connection inside. So I'd take it apart, unplug everything, plug it back in nice and secure.

@landonproductions2373 4 года назад

Hi I have one of these. I replaced the 3 belts and it will eject but with a tape in the power button just blinks. Do you know what’s this means?

@sparkyuiop 6 лет назад

Actually there is a big difference between those belts and rubber bands. The belts are made from a carbon material and don't stretch like rubber bands. If you use a rubber band then use one smaller than the belt but it won't last anywhere near as long.

@Shot97 6 лет назад

Well, it's going to be interesting to see just how long it does end up lasting. Been about 2 years so far and it's still doing fine. As long as it lasts an acceptable amount of time I won't mind cracking it open once in awhile. Can't imagine I'd be able to easily track down the actual belt for this thing, though I never did try. For me it was about the novelty of using the rubber bands and having them work.

@sparkyuiop 6 лет назад

Fair point.

@AlainHubert 6 лет назад

Yep. I did exactly that on my 1988 RCA CC300, replaced the belts with rubber bands. It worked for things like door mechanisms and non-critical things like that. But for the capstan drive it did not work properly, simply because the speed is critical for that function. And the constant stretching of the rubber band produced unstable speed. The video tracking managed to keep up, but the sound was wobbly (mono linear track). If someone can tell us where to find exact replacement belts (and pinch roller) for an RCA CC300, I'd be ever so grateful.

@joshanderson9243 6 лет назад

not worth looking for a belt. same part.

@jackcampbell4975 3 года назад

I have the same camera and it works perfectly but I’m not getting any sound when I play it back?

@SBD091 3 года назад

I have the same camera, mine as soon as you turn in on it starts to rewind and then shuts off. Any ideas?

@HeyItIsLA 4 года назад

The battery pack doesn’t seem to be working on mine. I charged it for the longest time but nada. However, the ac charger works with it but I don’t want to be stuck to the wall..

@System6VideoProductions 4 года назад

I have a RCA CC547 and I’m trying to figure out why it’s not reading or picking up the tape. Every time I pop the tape In the tape isn’t turning and it’s just making noise, idk what to do, could someone give me a possible idea or solution?

@DeathRyder33 10 месяцев назад

i have the cc285, i recapped the mobo and part of the camera its working except the monitor well it does but has issues, it needs recapped also, was wondering if u recapped urs yet on the monitor due to high voltages in it

@ambulancenl9666 6 лет назад

Wich music do you use on the background, whats's the name of the tune????

@Runthatfadehomie 3 года назад

Yo bro, mine won’t eject

@tftv254 8 лет назад

I just got two Sears LXI VHS Camcorders and one of them will play tapes fine when fast forwarding and rewinding but its struggling with playing the tape at normal speed. I'm assuming its the belts and will have to replace them. But when i switch to camera mode it displays a grey image but shows the date and what not. Would this also have to do with the belts or is it something i wont be able to fix? PLES HELP MEH! Thanks.

@Shot97 8 лет назад

+Typical Films Gaming With the tapes not playing at regular speed, that would be a problem with a belt. Replacing it should solve that problem. However, if you put the camera into recording mode it "should" switch the display to look through the lens, unless you forgot the cap was on, or if the switching between lens and video was also controlled by a belt. I don't know what controls that, it always sounded electric when they switched so you might have a bigger problem there. It wouldn't hurt to take the thing apart and replace the belts, especially if you go the cheap route with the rubber bands. If there is some kind of damage to the viewfinder preventing the image from showing it's possible it would still record anyway and it could be used with that knowledge, maybe even look for a replacement viewfinder. Also, check the iris button on the side of the camera, if that's turned all the way down then you won't get an image. The cap and the iris thing are two simple things to be sure of, then go for the belts because it needs them anyway, see what happens.

@NoahChubb 4 года назад

How "important" is the first belt you replaced on this camcorder? I.e., if this belt doesn't seem to work, will all the basic functions be rendered useless? I bought a cheap second hand RC CC250 model and this belt appeared to be the main problem, as the other two larger ones work fine. I can't get anything else to work, but the other belts move up when I "manually eject." I'm really interested in restoring this, as it seems like it could work if I get this right, but all my rubber band attempts have failed.

@joshridge3237 4 года назад

Mine won’t eject it makes a noise like it wants to and I don’t know if I should pry it or if that would break something

@tarantulaman2022 3 года назад

I have this same problem could I have help

@matthewhill4737 4 года назад

Maybe you could help me. I have the RCA CC305 and I cannot get it to power up. I have to use the charger/adapter as the power supply to the camera because the camera still has its 30 year old original battery. The camera was in perfect working order when it was put in storage many years ago, but it will not power on now. I cleaned the metal contacts on both the camera and the adapter and still got nothing. I checked the adapter with my multimeter and it still works perfectly, so the problem is in the camera I assume. Got any idea what my problem might be?

@awds328 4 года назад

I had the same problem, just order new batteries. subtel.es has plenty of models

@Channel95TV 7 лет назад

So I have one of these that stops recording after 3 seconds and then rewinds. Any idea what that might be?

@Shot97 7 лет назад

Yeah, that was a thing mine would do sometimes. Another symptom of those belts giving out, you're just not all the way there yet. I "want" to say the belt that is used for recording is the smallest one I replaced, but you might as well replace them all while you're in there, that stuff is not going to last much longer. Replace those belts, should fix her up!

@Channel95TV 7 лет назад

My thoughts exactly. Figured I would replace them while I was in there. Hopefully it does the trick. Thanks!

@stereomann83 2 года назад

what kind of tv is that in the background?

@vintagelover3873 2 года назад

Hey brother can you my Panasonic m3500 vhs camcorder eject fine recoding fine but not ppay tap in vcr mode what is the problem?

@MANINAMOPPSUIT 3 года назад

I can't get a image from the len's on mine. if someone knows how to fix this please let me know!

@tastywaves82 3 года назад

I have the same camcorder and fixed the belts. Now, I have clear video, but no audio from a vhs recording playback. I got audio from a prerecorded tape though. Also, when I put the vhs recorded tape in a working vcr I could only see glimpses of my recording and the rest was static. I have cleaned the head drum a couple times already and am wondering what I can do

@Shot97 3 года назад

If you're getting audio from a prerecorded tape but not on one you recorded from the camcorder, the problem could be the microphone. You can try to reconnect it or plug a different mic into it and see if that helps there. If you have clear video playback on the camcorder but not on a regular VCR and you've already cleaned the heads, try adjusting the tracking manually, and also check to see if the camcorder is recording in LP mode. Many newer VCRs only support SP and SLP/EP modes, playing back an LP tape in these VCRs will produce static. You can try a different VCR or adjust the camcorder to SP or SLP.

@tastywaves82 3 года назад

@@Shot97 Hey, thanks for the advice! I will see what I can do

@tastywaves82 3 года назад

@@Shot97 I took apart the viewfinder/microphone and the actual microphone plugs into a port connected to a circuit board. I plugged in a headset with a mic and tried lots of tests. However, there is still no good sound, only buzzing. I wonder if it has to do with the circuit board, but the soldering points don't look bad. It kind of sucks this camcorder doesn't have an external mic port, just a viewfinder plug in. Is there anything I can do to fix it with maybe the board or wires?

@joshanderson9243 6 лет назад

I replaced them and my tape still won’t turn... I can hear the electric motor working however... any solutions or direction please??

@StrayCatMatt 5 лет назад

Josh Anderson I think we have the same problem. Did you ever solve it?

@eleddio 6 лет назад

I'm going to try this on my Magnavox Movie Maker (1989)

@devesh584 4 года назад

Hii! Actually i found my mom and dad's videocamcorder of Panasonic model no. NV-V10B I want to see the tapes but i dont know how to connect it to my laptop/tv! Can anyone please help me in it?

@JohnVrooman 6 дней назад

I need help. My camera is same as yours but the tape compartment doesn't even open. There's no tape either. It's stuck shut. When I press the eject button, it whirrs and vibrates a few times, then stops. Please help

@vintagecameras9623 8 лет назад

cool

@weirdgriffon9956 4 года назад

Hey bud, i got this SVHS/VHSC camcorder, and when the battery is charged, i turn it on and it stays on for 1-2 seconds and turns off, i bought new battery’s and the same problem occurred, any ideas what it could be?

@weirdgriffon9956 4 года назад

It’s a VL-c77 sharp

@weirdgriffon9956 3 года назад

@Free in Jesus appreciate it, i don’t know anything about cameras, i bought it and it came like that, thanks

@scaredinsane 4 года назад

Hey shot97, I’m fixing a CPR 300 right now and really need contact with someone who owns one!

@matthewwinslow4291 5 лет назад

You said in your video that you can buy replacement batteries for these cameras. Where can you buy them?

@Shot97 5 лет назад

Google is a friend.

@briantalipan2023 7 лет назад

Hi, I am having troubles with my VHS camcorder it is a Panasonic and when I record to the tapes then play it through my VCR the shits are all over the place and very very choppy. How would I got about fixing this problem?

@Shot97 7 лет назад

You wouldn't happen to have another VCR to test the tape on? Just to pinpoint if the problem is on camcorder end or the VCR end. I mean it wouldn't hurt to clean and demagnetize the heads in the VCR... But if you get the same garbled crap no mater where you play the tape than it's the camcorder... I'd say clean and demagnetize the heads there as well. If it's super choppy it could be the belts going but my first guess would be the heads just need to be cleaned, make sure tracking is in a good position on the camcorder and VCR, should be all you need to do.

@briantalipan2023 7 лет назад

Shot97 ok thanks for the advice! Would I have to demagnetize the Camcorder or the tape itself?

@Shot97 7 лет назад

The camcorder, wouldn't hurt to do it for the VCR as well. You can manually clean it using a Q-tip with alcohol or windex. In order to demagnetize it you'd need a special tape that would do that... Perhaps you already have one, should be able to find cheap and never used one on amazon or Ebay I imagine.

@martythomas1263 7 лет назад

I can't get this one to eject. Any ideas? A tape is stuck inside.

@garrettb.4257 6 лет назад

Happened to me too. It needs to be powered correctly.

@truesearch69 2 года назад

Hi! You would be a life saver if you could answer this question: when you turn on these cameras without a vhs inside? is it normal that the camera viewfinder only shows a white line on a black background?

@Shot97 2 года назад

If it's on playback mode without a tape I'd say it would have a grey background. On camera mode it should show what the lens sees regardless of if there's a tape inside. A small white line going across the screen could mean the CRT is bad, not sure.

@truesearch69 2 года назад

@@Shot97 Do you have an email to send you a video of what happens in the camera? I would seriously save me life brother

@truesearch69 2 года назад

@@Shot97 please

@Xavier_Ns 2 года назад

I have a broken vhs camcorder it turns on and records and ejects everything works but after about 1 min of it being on it shuts off and won’t turn on for another day anyone got some advice If anyone can help me please reply to this comment it would be very helpful

@marka815 6 лет назад

When I hit the record button nothing happens, any ideas on why this is? Thank you!

@Shot97 6 лет назад

One of the belts controls the recording function, I believe it's the smallest belt.

@marka815 6 лет назад

Shot97 thank you! The only problem I’m having now is the speed of the tape is off. When I record it sounds like the chipmunks

@Shot97 6 лет назад

I'm guessing you went with the rubberbands like I did? If it's sounding strange I'd say you need a tighter or looser rubberband. Mine took about 3 before I got it right, and it'll never be exactly "perfect" unless you order the original belts for the thing, should be usable if you keep trying. I'd switch out the other belts while you've got the thing open, might help with the sound as well.

@KlonoaTorqueBow 2 года назад

Amiga user huh? Do you know of Sabrina Skunk?

@danielranderson9115 5 лет назад

Lots of unnecessary surgery? Just replace the small belt you removed first. And access is through the loading gate door with cover off. 2 screws under rubber cap covers. Panel off. Gate open. Small belt out and in then replace in under a minute if you’re steady.

@movingtomexico4573 7 лет назад

I had Sony Handycam I need help with my 90s camcorder

@spygearman 6 лет назад

My RCA camera will rewind, ff, pause, but it wont play.

@Shot97 6 лет назад

One of the belts.

@spygearman 6 лет назад

Thanks!

@spygearman 6 лет назад

I replaced all the damaged belts. Now it plays the tapes, but it comes out super slow and garbled. I am pretty sure it's the pinch roller. Do you know where i can find a new pinch roller? Thank you.

@Shot97 6 лет назад

May also want to try different belts; unless you bought the originals. I had try out a couple in order to get the speed consistent. If not, you might be able to find the pinch roller here: www.smcelectronics.com/vcrpr.htm

@MrWolfSnack 4 года назад

Do not fix it with rubber bands. That is a very stupid thing to do. Rubber bands have too much elasticity and not enough grip, which will throw the mechanism out of sync, and they will just completely break anyway after so many hours of use. Buy and find a generic VCR belt kit with real rubber belts and find one with belt sizes that match what is installed in the camcorder, - approx 10-20% smaller to account for tensional slack. 100% guarantee that this camera stopped working within a month after filming this.

@Shot97 4 года назад

How about you actually attempt to do something before flapping your mouth up and down? Yes, it still works. Five years later it still works! And yes, the audio is ever so slightly out of sync, it goes in and out ever so slightly, as it was on day one. Fix it with the real belt if you give a ss--- I don't, and if you care seriously about recording with a 1988 VHS camera, god there's a few things wrong with you buddy. How about I quote you for all who think VHS is a art quality to strive for; "That is a very stupid thing to do." The video is for fun, what is so difficult to understand about that, you pathetic twat.

@deanyanko3326 11 месяцев назад

FA_QUE TOO

@FiscalRangersFlorida 8 лет назад

You destroyed the merit of this video by adding music to clutter and conflict with your voice. Don't ever do that. DUMP the music.

@Shot97 8 лет назад

You destroy the merit of your videos by adding petty advertisements in an attempt to make money off of what should be a public service. Don't ever do that. DUMP the ads! Perhaps I'm just fucking with you, but to be 100% serious I really don't give a damn about the opinion of someone who randomly came across special one off video of mine where I actually fix something you probably could not. You're not subscribed, you never will be, you never would have been even if there was no music. Believe it or not, others have said they'd watch a video like this only for the music. Opinions are like assholes, pretty sure I've met myself one right here. I'll continue to do whatever the fuck I want to do on my videos.