Help with VHS Video Camera

[Retroman85]

Now, I know this is an interesting question for a topic of this category. But, I do not know which category this topic would fit into. So, with that being said, I will state my issue.

 

I have a Panasonic Omnimovie VHS Recorder. It is dated September of 1985. (see picture) It worked well (with the exception of the battery) However, recently the picture has become scrambled, much like when you turn on an Atari 2600 attempting to a dusty game. (see picture)

 

I don't really know how to fix something like this. At first I thought it was the tracking, but I was wrong. Does anyone have a solution? I

appreciate all your help and anything you can provide. Thanks!

 

Here's the camera.

 

This is the current output the camera is projecting.

 

 

 

 

Also, If there is a better category for my post, I would love this topic to be bumped. All in all, this is weird topic for Atariage, anyway.

[toiletunes]

Is that image from a tape, or straight video output? If it's a tape, I'd try cleaning the tapeheads. If that's straight video, I'd guess incorrect power.

Unless the unit has sentimental value, I'd hunt for a replacement. My local Goodwill gets them every few months for about $10.

[Retroman85]

Thanks, I appreciate the help! Yeah, it's direct output. You might be right be right about the power being incorrect.

[toiletunes]

no idea what to check beyond that, you'd need a schematic and a voltmeter, maybe a soldering gun to replace the capacitors.

[7800fan]

Video camera are somewhat difficult to fix because there's so many moving parts you need to deal with. If you missplaced a washer, over-tightened a screw, or forget one cable the whole thing won't work and you'd have to take it apart and redo.

 

Did you try to tape something, then play the tape in a working VCR?

 

My guess is the video output isn't locking on correct voltage level or the power supply. 30 years old caps are likely culprit.

[Retroman85]

I didn't touch anything. It just sort of happened. By the way that is the only problem with it. The head works, all the mechanics are in good shape and working. It may just be a bad connection, or a cap, like you said. I'll look into it later, thanks!

Edited May 4, 2016 by Retroman85