Rescuing a National NV-7000B VHS Dinosaur! Early Full-Logic VCR ‪@avtransfersUK‬

This beautiful old National NV-7000B VHS recorder arrived covered in dirt, dust and corrosion, with frozen gears, deteriorated belts and a tired loading mechanism. But this early full-logic VHS dinosaur was far too charming to abandon! In this video, I strip down and clean the machine, free up the mechanism, replace several belts, improvise a temporary idler repair and carefully bring this wonderfully retro VCR back to life. With its wooden side panels, huge power supply components, three substantial solenoids and wonderfully mechanical tape-loading action, the NV-7000B comes from an era when video recorders were built to be repaired rather than discarded. This particular machine is a Middle Eastern multi-system version supporting PAL, SECAM and NTSC, along with selectable operation from 110 to 240 volts. It may not become a frontline professional transfer machine, but as a nostalgic shelf queen and working example of early VHS engineering, it is absolutely magnificent. AV Transfers UK specialises in the digitisation and preservation of vintage video, audio and cine film formats. From domestic VHS and camcorder tapes to rare professional and broadcast formats, our collection of equipment is one of the most extensive in the UK. Visit: https://avtransfers.co.uk Subscribe for more unusual VCRs, restoration projects, forgotten recording formats, professional video equipment and vintage electronics. Chapters 00:00 AV Transfers Television 00:22 Introducing the National NV-7000B 01:08 Stripping and deep-cleaning the VCR 02:04 Frozen gears, belts and idler repairs 02:38 Inspecting and cleaning the video heads 03:03 The wonderfully old-fashioned power supply 03:18 Designed to be properly serviced 03:45 Preparing to reassemble the machine 04:01 Multi-system and multi-voltage features 04:27 Corrosion and the terrible smell 04:49 Cleaning and lubricating the tape mechanism 05:25 About AV Transfers UK 06:02 The National NV-7000B reassembled 06:14 Replacement idler and new belts 06:45 Loading a VHS tape 07:09 Stop, rewind and fast-forward demonstration 07:23 Controls and Dolby noise reduction 07:44 Three enormous mechanical solenoids 08:18 Picture playback test 08:48 Final verdict