AVAV Systems

Audio Visual Installs. TV & Satellite Systems. Domestic & Commercial. Transcription of Audio, Video & Film Formats Collector of Retro Audio & Video Formats
Covering Sussex & South

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2024-07-31 22:34:51

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@npub1y5h…7m3c bake them first. Manually spool, clean with alcohol

2024-07-26 09:10:47

It’s the simple pleasures of life
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2024-06-25 11:37:51

Just a little something for the Tape Heads. Box of these have turned up. Some of you lot like these kinda things
#Deviants #SpoolTool
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2024-05-17 09:02:23

Can someone explain to me, the phenomenon of Reaction Videos?
You’re watching shit. Someone who’s shit, doing jack shit, watching someone else’s shit on a computer screen. WTAF!!
YT just recommended a Reaction Video, to someone watching a Reaction Video, about UK Mains Plugs!

2024-05-13 17:21:46

Picked up a few Blu Ray Audio Discs in USA.
Not seen them here. They might be, but I’ve not seen em
AWB & Sabbath are the Original 70s Quadraphonic Mixes
Alanis Morissette & Fleetwood Mac are Atmos Mixes. The DVD-A/SACD Mix of Rumours is superb, so I’m hoping 🤞
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2024-04-23 11:41:16

I see this way too often. It must have been “the con” back in day.
“Gov, I had to fit a Masthead Amplifier as your Signal was poor”
Then put an Attenuator inside cause there was too much Signal
Scamming bastards #PissBoiled
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2024-03-26 16:01:22

Signs done.
They look lovely in Workshop.
Converted to LED Light & UK Voltage
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2024-03-15 17:19:52

Things I never thought I’d see again, No 49. Unusual, interesting little job
Transfer of rare Grundig EN3 Dictation Cartridge c1964
Double Sided, 20 min per side
Family Recordings inc recently deceased loved one
First word I heard on tape, “Bollocks”
Some things never change :-)
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2024-03-04 13:14:35

One for the Apple Geeks
Apple Visual Almanac LaserDisc 1989
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2024-02-29 13:42:21

It’s “Never heard of it” time at AVAV Towers
Transcription Buddy called, “Mate, got a VHS, can’t make head nor tail. It’s not Tracking. Not NTSC. Doesn’t look damaged. Can you help?”
Indeed I can
It’s a rare VHS beast
PAL SLP - Triple Play
Imagine the quality of 3rd Speed VHS!
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2024-01-23 16:42:52

Todays #FormatOddity
Coloured LaserDisc
Evil Dead II - NTSC on Red Disc
Not aware of any other LDs pressed on Coloured Disc
Its very flimsy Poly, feels very soft & lite
Plays fine as you’d expect
Anyone know of any others?
@npub12es…ulmp
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2024-01-08 09:45:55

Last day of Standard Definition TV on BBCs Satellite Channels
Final SD Feeds go dark today
ITV, Sky & other Broadcasters are moving to HD only too
In fairness, its well overdue
Had a few calls, mostly lapsed Sky Customers still using old boxes. A few old Freesat Boxes, from Digital Switch Over in 2012
Out n about today swapping boxes
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2023-12-02 09:35:09

Todays #RetroTech
Nagra SN Mini Spy Recorder c72
Most expensive & disappointing piece of Tech Junk I ever bought. Cost more in add-ons than the actual device AND unserviceable
I describe it as “like dating Madonna. Great to look at, your mates are impressed, but its High Maintainance”
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2023-11-16 16:07:34

Some Hard Core LaserDisc Action for the LD Fans out there, who may never have seen one in action
Mech of a LaserJuke Player
Manufactured in 90s by Pioneer
8” Double Sided Discs
5 Videos Per Side
NTSC, Analogue Video, Analogue Sound
Holds 20 Discs - 15 with selectable Music Videos, 5 for Ads & Audio only
#LaserDisc #LaserJuke #VideoDisc
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2023-11-10 15:10:12

Remember the “Thing” in the middle of a Spool of Video Tape…..
Curiosity killed the Tape Op…..
It’s a Splice. Imagine that on your Heads.
It had oozed on to nearby Tape as well. Removed & sorted.
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2023-11-08 10:24:19

Todays #RetroTech
Technicolor Sound Movie Cartridge
c1968. Super 8 Film on Endless Loop. 30 mins, 600 ft, with notch to stop playback. Projector had built in speaker
Mostly used for Education & Displays
Shown with 7” Single for Scale
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2023-10-28 11:35:25

Any of you lot know what this cable is? Never seen one before.
Same plug both ends
About 1cm square
4 rows of pins with 4, 2, 3, 4 in the rows
It’s about 2 meters long
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2023-10-20 13:05:38

Todays #RetroTech Pt 2
Gramdeck Reel to Reel Tape Recorder that sits on a Turntable, here it is in action
It’s Bonkers
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2023-10-17 14:20:43

Todays #RetroTech Pt 2
Barcode Scanner
Seems some of you (the old ones, like me) remember Panasonic VHS Decks coming with a Barcode Scanner & a Sheet of Codes, to set Timer
Thou clever & simple it never really caught on
TV Guides & Newspapers printed Barcodes in their Listings
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2023-10-17 12:07:39

Todays #RetroTech Old Tat Arrival at AVAV Towers
Pioneer #LaserDisc Remote Control BarCode Reader, UC-V109, 1993
Was too cheap to pass
I’m hoping the Player Controls are SR Code so I can use it as a Remote for my Backup Player
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2023-10-07 17:24:43

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@npub1c4s…aqv4 yes, LaserDisc. Not watched it yet. Thinking it’s an Expo Demo Disc.
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2023-10-07 17:11:56

eBay purchase has arrived
Who doesn’t love a “Blue Coloured Vinyl Record” 🤫
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