Sams
Focuses on VCR preventive maintenance! This book does an excellent job covering basic electronics principles and how they relate to VCR performance. "Presents step-by-step details on how to maximize performance. Gives suggestions on how to avoid breakdowns. Covers Stereo (MTS/MCS), Super-VHS, H-VHS, and bar code programming. Includes a mini-buyer's guide for VCR equipment and videotape".


From Book News, Inc.
The first few chapters provide information on VCR maintenance regardless of the reader's repair experience and electronics background. Troubleshooting flowcharts are designed to aid those who want to diagnose and repair problems themselves. Knowledge in basic electronic theory and troubleshooting is assumed for the later chapters, which are provided for those readers serious about understanding VCR operation, electronic troubleshooting, and how to use tools and test equipment to find failures. Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR


Review
The book covers in a very concise and clear manner how VCR components work, how they fail, and how to fix them. Highly recommended for all libraries.

- Library Journal 2004


Book Description
The labor costs of even a minor VCR repair are very high, and warranties typically only cover the first 90 days of ownership. The first four chapters of this practical guide allow do-it-yourselfers to take charge of maintaining and repairing their own VCRs for optimum performance. Basic VCR and recording principles are explained so you can gain a better understanding of how your machine operates.

Advanced troubleshooting techniques covered in the later chapters allow technicians and advanced hobbyists to make more complex repairs and adjustments. Basic troubleshooting guidelines and flow charts aid in diagnosis, including chassis and mechanical failures.

VCR Troubleshooting & Repair, focuses on preventative maintenance. Basic electronics principles are presented as they relate to VCR performance.

THE AUTHORS
Gregory R. Capelo is the owner of a VCR and VTR repair facility in El Cajon, California. He has serviced broadcast, consumer, and industrial video equipment for more than 14 years. He has taught numerous technical courses to private, government, and industrial technicians on the theory and maintenance of video and television equipment. Currently a trainer for Panasonic, he has been an expert witness in VCR patent infringement cases.
Robert C. Brenner is an engineer and lecturer with extensive experience in microcomputers and system repair. He has written several successful books, including earlier editions of VCR Troubleshooting and Repair.

Revised with technical input from major VCR manufacturers
Step-by-step details to maximize performance
How to avoid breakdowns


Book Info
Completely updated practical guide offering a variety of do-it-yourself techniques, including information on preventive maintenance & recording theory. Paper. DLC: Videocassette recorders Maintenance & repair.


From the Publisher
Advanced troubleshooting techniques covered in the later chapters allow technicians and advanced hobbyists to make more complex repairs and adjustments. Basic troubleshooting guidelines and flow charts aid in diagnosis, including chassis and mechanical failures. VCR Troubleshooting & Repair focuses on preventative maintenance. Basic electronics principles are presented as they relate to VCR performance.


About the Author
Robert C. Brenner is an engineer and lecturer with extensive experience in microcomputers and system repair. He has written several successful books, including earlier editions of VCR Troubleshooting & Repair. Gregory R. Capelo is the owner of a VCR and VTR repair facility in El Cajon, California. He has serviced broadcast, consumer, and industrial video equipment for more than 14 years. He has taught numerous technical courses to private, government, and industrial technicians on the theory and maintenance of video and television equipment. Currently a trainer for Panasonic, he has been an expert witness in VCR patent infringement cases.

ANNOTATION

Audience: VCR technicians and repair personnel, home repair enthusiasts.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Advanced troubleshooting techniques covered in the later chapters allow technicians and advanced hobbyists to make more complex repairs and adjustments. Basic troubleshooting guidelines and flow charts aid in diagnosis, including chassis and mechanical failures. VCR Troubleshooting & Repair focuses on preventative maintenance. Basic electronics principles are presented as they relate to VCR performance.

SYNOPSIS

Step-by-step details to maximize performanceBasic VCR and recording principles are explained so you can gain a better understanding of how your machine operates. How to avoid breakdowns Covers stereo (MTS/MCS), SuperVHS, H-VHS, and barcode programming Revised with technical input from major VCR manufacturers The labor costs of even a minor VCR repair are very high, and warranties typically only cover the first 90 days of ownership. The first four chapters of this practical guide allow do-it-yourselfers to take charge of maintaining and repairing their own VCRs for optimum performance.

FROM THE CRITICS

Booknews

The first few chapters provide information on VCR maintenance regardless of the reader's repair experience and electronics background. Troubleshooting flowcharts are designed to aid those who want to diagnose and repair problems themselves. Knowledge in basic electronic theory and troubleshooting is assumed for the later chapters, which are provided for those readers serious about understanding VCR operation, electronic troubleshooting, and how to use tools and test equipment to find failures. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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