How does a VCR work?

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Published 2022-08-25
The VCR may be old technology now but I think it's still fascinating!
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⌚Timestamps:
00:00-Intro
00:27-History
03:02-VHS Tape
04:49-VCR Player
07:46-Rewind/Fast Forward
09:15-Drum
12:09-Ejecting the tape
12:37-Circuit Board Buttons
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🌐Internet Sources:
   • VCR Video Heads Explained - Zenith De...   - VCR Video Heads Explained
   • JVC VHS VCR full mechanism tear down ...   - VCR full mechanism tear down and reassemble
   • VCR Basics - Video Head Configurations   - VCR Basics - Video Head Configurations

electronics.howstuffworks.com/vcr.htm
goughlui.com/the-vhs-corner/intro-inside-the-vhs-c…
fowens.people.ysu.edu/ElectronicTechforConsumers/V…

📚Book Sources:
VCR Troubleshooting & Repair by Gregory Capelo and Robert Brenner
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Complete VCR Troubleshooting and Repair by Joseph Desposito and Kevin Garabedian
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What's inside a VCR? by Arnold Ringstad
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📼Video Summary:
The VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) was most popular during the 1980s and 1990s; however, it's still a really neat peace of technology! It plays VHS cassette tapes (Video Home System). The magnetic tape is what stores the video and sound information. When you put it in the machine - the magnetic tape will be pulled out by the Guide Rollers and then wrapped around the Drum. Inside the Drum are several heads that will do the reading the writing of information. The Erase Head removes information when it's in record mode. The Audio and Control Track Head write sound and extra information to the magnetic tape. The Pinch Roller will then pull the tape along so it continues to move past the Drum.

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All Comments (21)
  • @JaredOwen
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  • @exa0710
    Each video takes TWO MONTHS to make and develop, this guy needs so much time to develop a video less than 20 minuites. He's got some dedication
  • @kana1
    As a kid who looked inside of VCR from a slot and tried to understand what’s going on there, I had many unsolved questions on VCR decades ago. But all questions are now solved by the video. Great explanation, smooth animation, your video is really amazing! Thank you!!
  • @brianofmoore
    This was very unexpectedly fascinating. When I was a kid opening up things out of curiosity or sometimes necessity (if a tape got stuck inside) I was always curious why that drum was slanted. I had no idea that the data was written in a slanted fashion or that the audio was placed at the top. Very cool stuff.
  • @HouseOfFunQM
    This is, not exaggerating, the BEST video (or text) explaining how VCR worked. Absolutely banging!
  • I repaired those things for about 20 years and I can tell you did a masterpiece of the explanation… The video was perfect from the graphics to the narration… They really are an interesting mechanical device I enjoyed working on them… Hey thanks for the memories I kind of miss them… Well not really. I'm never going back to that resolution again but they still are amazing mechanical devices. Have a great day and stay well big thumbs up
  • @anderdavid
    My dad worked for years fixing VCRs. How these devices work has always fascinated me. Your presentation was amazing. Congratulations!
  • @JoshBowren
    I can't believe how detailed your 3d models are of these items. Working for a TV station for 35 years I can attest your animations are crazy perfect and dead on exact. Bravo!
  • @frankh3544
    After repairing VCRs for many years, I was searching for a good video to explain the technology to a friend in German. I was lucky to find your animation. This is by far the best in this field I have ever seen since many decades. I will tell my friend to train his English!
  • @Aitelly
    Who would have thought that some one would make a Content like This. Really Good Work man. From one BLENDER user to Another you give us hope.
  • @ffbells
    Small correction, the capstan moves the tape, not the pinch roller, the pinch roller only “pinches” the tape between itself and the capstan. Fantastic work. Subscribed!
  • @orcue70
    One of the best put together detailed videos of how the vhs and vcrs work and put together. Well made fair play man
  • @djlamar2
    I know it's been a year but wow. This was awesome to watch. I still have a vcr and VHS tapes. Nothing like a nostalgia trip Jared thanks
  • @mattrittman
    Wow, quite fascinating stuff Jared! Always wondered how these worked, and what all the little mechanisms were doing inside. You always explain in such an easy to understand way. So much talent man! 🔥🔥🔥
  • @paulw4310
    When affordable VCRs came out, I thought they were the greatest thing since sliced bread. I had no idea how great, and technologically involved, they really were/are! Incredibly intricate; so many moving parts perfectly synchronized! Fantastic stuff, Jared...thank you!
  • @FluffskiYT
    Hi Jared. I have just discovered your channel and I have to say that it is completely fascinating. I really appreciate all the time you spend on making these videos. The animations and information are also so clear and easily understandable. Already this morning, I have learnt so much just from watching two videos. I wish you plenty of success here on YouTube as for me, you deserve it. Keep up the great work 😊
  • @pbowles3
    My first watch (that I'm aware of) of your incredibly detailed animations. VERY well done. Explained everything very well.
  • As an 80s/90s child who's always been fascinated by how machines do what they do this was fantastic. I've enjoyed every piece of content you've created that I've watched but this one was particularly fascinating. As always thank you for taking the effort to make it.
  • @chris_jewell
    I've wondered why the drum was crooked for 20+ years, and now I finally know! Thanks for the work you put into these - amazing as usual!
  • @ericaceous1652
    Absolutely fascinating. I work with tapes and VCRs all the time, but still appreciated your animations - what a wonderful resource for those interested in these machines.