JVC BR-DV3000U (was: miniDV deck with firewire) at DVinfo.net

Jay Reilly · February 19th, 2003, 12:32 AM

Can someone point me in the right direction for a miniDV deck that I can capture off. I can not keep using my xl1s...i think it is too much wear and tear.

Thanks

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Chris Hurd · February 19th, 2003, 12:53 AM

You have numerous options here... for starters, if you're on a budget, consider using an inexpensive 1CCD consumer camcorder as a playback deck. For more info, see these threads:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...&threadid=5727
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...&threadid=5136
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...&threadid=4102

Hope this helps,

Dylan Couper · February 19th, 2003, 12:28 PM

I use a Canon ZR40 camcorder as a miniDV deck. It's considerably cheaper than a deck, and HEY, it's also a camcorder!

Bryan Beasleigh · February 19th, 2003, 10:50 PM

Panasonic DV1000 is a very sturdy full featured , pro quality deck. I think panny is clearing them out. Last I saw B&H was selling them for$900.

Jeff Donald · February 19th, 2003, 11:01 PM

I'm not a very big Sony fan, but I have to say I'm very impressed with the Sony DSR-11. It's too pricey for many (under $2,000), but has some great features not found on many decks.

Mike Rinkunas · February 20th, 2003, 12:52 AM

the JVS SR-VS series has a nice bang for your buck too....

it has both mini-dv and SVHS capabilities through firewire

the newest model, the SR-VS30 prices out for about $1300+
~Mike

Chris Hurd · February 20th, 2003, 06:34 AM

Actually our sponsor Pro-Tape www.pro-tape.com, an authorized JVC dealer, has the SR-VS30 dual-deck for less than $1000. They also have my current favorite, the new BR-DV3000U, for about $1700. See http://pro.jvc.com/prof/Attributes/f...l_id=MDL101372 for details about this deck which takes both full-size and Mini-DV.

Ed Frazier · February 20th, 2003, 06:55 AM

Chris, have you actually used the BR-DV3000U? I've been looking at possibly getting one of those but haven't heard any first hand feedback. It would appear to be a good alternative to the higher priced Sony models, but like most other prosumer equipment, there is no place locally to check one out.

John Paulsel · February 20th, 2003, 01:03 PM

I use both the Pansonic 1000 and 2000 and like them both. The 2000 has a jog/shuttle system which is very nice when searching and capturing. It also has a number of other seldom used features that make it a much more expensive deck.

The 1000 is a good deck for the money, plus it is much more compact than the 2000...just no jog/shuttle.

Balster van Duijn · January 12th, 2004, 04:46 PM

Hi there,

I have first hand experience with this deck and it's not good. The problem is that it basicly only takes JVC tapes. Considering that I only use Sony tapes for my cameras and that a lot of clients use different brands makes this a bad choice. The deck has been cleaned for three times now and still gives me problems with sony's top line excelance tapes.

Hopes this helps.

Chris Hurd · January 28th, 2004, 11:09 AM

For Ed Frazier,

Actually no, I have not *used* this deck. I've only seen it. I worked a trade show booth with Pro Tape last year and JVC was right next door to us. I got to see the thing up close for a few days. When I said it was my favorite, I was referring to its feature set and price point, not any actual experience. Sorry if my comments were misleading in that regard.

Balster reports problems with Sony tapes on that deck. It will probably be okay with Panasonic tapes, since JVC and Panasonic are both subsidiaries of their parent company, Matsushita. But I don't know this for sure and am only making an assumption. If somebody has direct experience with the BR-DV3000U and Panasonic tapes, please speak up!

Mike Rinkunas · January 28th, 2004, 09:46 PM

Well, as of today, i've ordered the JVC BR-DV3000U from B&H.

at $1499 + S&H and with a $100 gift card to B&H, i couldn't refuse. Once i get it, i'll post my experiences with it here.

~Mike Rinkunas

Dave Morrison · May 18th, 2004, 12:46 PM

Does anybody in here use the 'DV3000 deck? I'm having terrible video dropouts which I originally thought were caused by my XL1. However, it appears to be something that the deck is doing. I've sent it back to JVC but they couldn't find anything wrong with the deck. They also said my tapes coming off of the XL1 appeared to be fine and that my XL1 was "in alignment". I spoke to a videographer this past weekend and he said that I am now the third person who he knows of that is having problems with this deck. Anybody else?

Dave

Frank Granovski · May 18th, 2004, 04:11 PM

My buddy has one. Have you cleaned the heads? Mixed tapes? See here:

http://www.dvfreak.com/tape.htm

Dave Morrison · May 18th, 2004, 07:32 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Frank Granovski : My buddy has one. Have you cleaned the heads? Mixed tapes? See here:

http://www.dvfreak.com/tape.htm -->>>

Yes, I cleaned the heads when this first occurred, but it didn't help. No, I've never mixed tapes. The XL1 has only had Sony mini-DV tapes in it and that's what I'm trying to transfer with the JVC. Remember, this deck went back to JVC and they proclaimed it "up to spec". They also evaluated one of my XL1 tapes and said it was fine, too.

Just to add another data point here: I was able to get clean tranfers (no dropouts or pixel blocks) using the XL1 as the transport. Put that same tape into the JVC and "watch the fun".

dave

February 19th, 2003, 12:32 AM	#1
Jay Reilly New Boot Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Diego County Posts: 20	miniDV deck with firewire Can someone point me in the right direction for a miniDV deck that I can capture off. I can not keep using my xl1s...i think it is too much wear and tear. Thanks ____________________ Jay Reilly San Diego, CA www.jayreilly.com ____________________ __________________ Jay Reilly Oceanside, CA jay@jayreilly.com

February 19th, 2003, 12:53 AM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	You have numerous options here... for starters, if you're on a budget, consider using an inexpensive 1CCD consumer camcorder as a playback deck. For more info, see these threads: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...&threadid=5727 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...&threadid=5136 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...&threadid=4102 Hope this helps, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

February 19th, 2003, 11:01 PM	#5
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	I'm not a very big Sony fan, but I have to say I'm very impressed with the Sony DSR-11. It's too pricey for many (under $2,000), but has some great features not found on many decks. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

February 20th, 2003, 06:34 AM	#7
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Actually our sponsor Pro-Tape www.pro-tape.com, an authorized JVC dealer, has the SR-VS30 dual-deck for less than $1000. They also have my current favorite, the new BR-DV3000U, for about $1700. See http://pro.jvc.com/prof/Attributes/f...l_id=MDL101372 for details about this deck which takes both full-size and Mini-DV. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

February 20th, 2003, 06:55 AM	#8
Ed Frazier Major Player Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 343	Chris, have you actually used the BR-DV3000U? I've been looking at possibly getting one of those but haven't heard any first hand feedback. It would appear to be a good alternative to the higher priced Sony models, but like most other prosumer equipment, there is no place locally to check one out. __________________ Ed Frazier

February 19th, 2003, 12:28 PM	#3
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	I use a Canon ZR40 camcorder as a miniDV deck. It's considerably cheaper than a deck, and HEY, it's also a camcorder!

February 19th, 2003, 10:50 PM	#4
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	Panasonic DV1000 is a very sturdy full featured , pro quality deck. I think panny is clearing them out. Last I saw B&H was selling them for$900.

February 20th, 2003, 12:52 AM	#6
Mike Rinkunas Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 134	the JVS SR-VS series has a nice bang for your buck too.... it has both mini-dv and SVHS capabilities through firewire the newest model, the SR-VS30 prices out for about $1300+ ~Mike

February 20th, 2003, 01:03 PM	#9
John Paulsel Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pendleton (near Indianapolis), Indiana USA Posts: 49	I use both the Pansonic 1000 and 2000 and like them both. The 2000 has a jog/shuttle system which is very nice when searching and capturing. It also has a number of other seldom used features that make it a much more expensive deck. The 1000 is a good deck for the money, plus it is much more compact than the 2000...just no jog/shuttle. __________________ John Paulsel Highpoint Productions "I'd do it for free but I don't!"

January 12th, 2004, 04:46 PM	#10
Balster van Duijn New Boot Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 5	BR-DV3000U Hi there, I have first hand experience with this deck and it's not good. The problem is that it basicly only takes JVC tapes. Considering that I only use Sony tapes for my cameras and that a lot of clients use different brands makes this a bad choice. The deck has been cleaned for three times now and still gives me problems with sony's top line excelance tapes. Hopes this helps.

January 28th, 2004, 11:09 AM	#11
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	BR-DV3000U For Ed Frazier, Actually no, I have not used this deck. I've only seen it. I worked a trade show booth with Pro Tape last year and JVC was right next door to us. I got to see the thing up close for a few days. When I said it was my favorite, I was referring to its feature set and price point, not any actual experience. Sorry if my comments were misleading in that regard. Balster reports problems with Sony tapes on that deck. It will probably be okay with Panasonic tapes, since JVC and Panasonic are both subsidiaries of their parent company, Matsushita. But I don't know this for sure and am only making an assumption. If somebody has direct experience with the BR-DV3000U and Panasonic tapes, please speak up! __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

January 28th, 2004, 09:46 PM	#12
Mike Rinkunas Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 134	Well, as of today, i've ordered the JVC BR-DV3000U from B&H. at $1499 + S&H and with a $100 gift card to B&H, i couldn't refuse. Once i get it, i'll post my experiences with it here. ~Mike Rinkunas

May 18th, 2004, 12:46 PM	#13
Dave Morrison Major Player Join Date: May 2002 Location: West Central Florida Posts: 762	JVC BR-DV3000 deck problems Does anybody in here use the 'DV3000 deck? I'm having terrible video dropouts which I originally thought were caused by my XL1. However, it appears to be something that the deck is doing. I've sent it back to JVC but they couldn't find anything wrong with the deck. They also said my tapes coming off of the XL1 appeared to be fine and that my XL1 was "in alignment". I spoke to a videographer this past weekend and he said that I am now the third person who he knows of that is having problems with this deck. Anybody else? Dave

May 18th, 2004, 04:11 PM	#14
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	My buddy has one. Have you cleaned the heads? Mixed tapes? See here: http://www.dvfreak.com/tape.htm

May 18th, 2004, 07:32 PM	#15
Dave Morrison Major Player Join Date: May 2002 Location: West Central Florida Posts: 762	<<<-- Originally posted by Frank Granovski : My buddy has one. Have you cleaned the heads? Mixed tapes? See here: http://www.dvfreak.com/tape.htm -->>> Yes, I cleaned the heads when this first occurred, but it didn't help. No, I've never mixed tapes. The XL1 has only had Sony mini-DV tapes in it and that's what I'm trying to transfer with the JVC. Remember, this deck went back to JVC and they proclaimed it "up to spec". They also evaluated one of my XL1 tapes and said it was fine, too. Just to add another data point here: I was able to get clean tranfers (no dropouts or pixel blocks) using the XL1 as the transport. Put that same tape into the JVC and "watch the fun". dave