We have received so many technical queries regarding the type of equipment that we hire out, such as restoring and repairing similar equipment that this page is now more of a reference page for old electronic equipment rather than a standard links page.
Please note that although we endeavour to ensure that these links are correct and kept up to date as often as possible, we do not endorse nor cannot be held responsible for the content that is stored on another web site. Sites are UK based unless stated otherwise.
VIDEO RECORDERS
The PAL video site
A very comprehensive site which covers PAL based video in all it's forms, but aims at Betamax, Betacam, Umatic and v2000. It has also been known to discuss Philips N1500 - 1700 series as well.
The Beta site
THE definitive source for Beta videos. Parts listings, For sale / wanted, chat page and loads more.
The v2000 site
Philips v2000 videos, parts listings, For sale / wanted, chat page
Video tape theory
Tim Stoffel's excellent page on the theory of how video signals are recorded onto magnetic tape. Very well written by someone who knows the subject in depth. Aimed at all levels of understanding. (US site)
Video tape formats
Another excellent page by Tim Stoffel, defining all the known VT formats. And you thought there was just Quadraplex,
Umatic, EIAJ, N1500/N1700, Betamax, VHS, Betacam, V2000 and Video 8! (US site)
RECORD PLAYER / AUTOCHANGER / TURNTABLE
European & Swedish Record Changers
A good introduction to the record decks that were available in europe from the mid-1930's onwards with some good
photographs of some interesting record decks. (Swedish site written in English)
Turntable history
An in-depth description of how record players work. It has diagrams and photgraphs illustratating how
different manufacturers over-came problems. Explains Wow, Flutter, Tracking
weight and motor types amongst other things. (US site)
RADIO
Vintage Radio
All you need to know about vintage radio: diagrams, parts, forums and chat.
Fixing old radios
A simple page explaining where to start when an antique radio doesnt work.
SERVICING
Mauritron Technical Services
A very large selection of service manuals and circuit diagrams from the 1930's onwards