Please Help DVD/VCR Problem

Martrn · 28-10-2007, 11:17

Hi,

Please help.

I don't have a television, have several monitors and large screens, and can play dvd's through a computer & monitor connected to my LAN. Playstations connected to LCD monitor also. I am in much need of being able to play a large vhs collection of mine. Watched all the dvd's ect, and want to revisit my vhs tape collection. Only I don't have a workable vhs player.

I looked everywhere to try and find vhs player that does not have an integral tuner. All the usual shops currys, comet, and specialist sony shop ect. I do not like the way I have been treated by the sales assistants.

Do other tv viewers or dvd/viewers get treated simular. Doh ya just get one and dunt plug owt in.

Its important for me **NOT** to have a tuner cable of receiving UHF chanels from 21 to 68 or 471.25MHZ to 847.25 as I don't want to be responsible for paying monies to the BBC in the form of a license fee. I don't like the way the BBC force people to pay a subscription- anyway thats not a major problem. I need a vhs player with no tuner.

I have searched everywhere, from Amazon to Tesco and everywhre in between. Please can somebody point me in the direction of a uk shop where I can buy a vcr / vhs player / vhs-dvd-como without being burndened with an integral tuner. Please Help.

Regards
Martrn.

niall campbell · 28-10-2007, 11:56

it would have to be a video machine for cctv purposes

if you havent actually got it wired into an aerial you might be able to argue in a court of law that you dont watch terrestial telly

if the tv licence inspectors come round show them your set-up freely, then they might see your point of view. It would save a lot of heartache.

you could always write to them to see where you stand or they could mark their computer not to call round

I think because its a CCTV video recorder it might be expensive

Martrn · 28-10-2007, 12:22

The Samsug DVD-V9700 DVD/VCR is a unit that plays multi-region DVD's and VCR's in PAL and would be an ideal unit to buy. It does not have a tuner.

I can find more similar units of the Samsug / Sony variety. I can find very good reviews about the video / dvd players as well.

I just can't find anywhere to buy them from in the UK and googleing Google doesn't help much.

I just thought somebody here might know where to buy a tunerless vcr/dvd unit from. There are units around that should not be too much higher priced than conventional ones with tuners.

I have had them around looking through my home, searching for televisions. They won't find one I haven't got one. In this centuary its a damn stupid way to treat human beings, permantly threatening to take me to court and fineing me for not have a TV (and therfore not havening a license) !

Nigel Goodwin · 28-10-2007, 12:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by niall campbell

it would have to be a video machine for cctv purposes

CCTV VCR's won't normally play standard VHS tapes, just the slow recorded ones.

Quote:

if you havent actually got it wired into an aerial you might be able to argue in a court of law that you dont watch terrestial telly

if the tv licence inspectors come round show them your set-up freely, then they might see your point of view. It would save a lot of heartache.

you could always write to them to see where you stand or they could mark their computer not to call round

There's no way they would mark you as having bought a VCR but not requiring a licence - they WILL send someone round to check.

In the past I have removed tuners, and disabled VCR's and TV's so as not to require a licence, and provided written documentation as such. However, it's still up to the customer to sort it out with the licencing authorities, and they will come out to check.

So far I've never been called to court to give evidence, they have always accepted my written declaration.

Quote:

I think because its a CCTV video recorder it might be expensive

Yes it would, and most probably wouldn't work anyway. Plus CCTV VCR's are pretty well obselete now as well, replaced by HDD recorders.

Really what he wants is a play only VCR, but they haven't been made for years and years now.

Easy answer though - go to a Supermarket and buy a VCR (probably the only place selling them) and give a false name and address!.

Pepperoni Man · 29-10-2007, 21:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

Really what he wants is a play only VCR, but they haven't been made for years and years now.
.

Feel in a pedantic mood

Surely it is impossible to have a play only VCR ? Aren't they known as Video players

dpmiller · 31-10-2007, 10:14

Playback only decks used to be popular for in-vehicle and presentation apps; haven't seen 'em new for a while, I'd reckon car boots would be an option.

Generally not much wider than a tape, they're easy to spot...

broadz · 31-10-2007, 14:04

There are loads of second hand VCRs available on eBay - and it's unlikely that the seller would give your name to the TV licensing people if it was just somebody getting shut of their VCR because they no longer want to watch tapes.

JBlink · 31-10-2007, 18:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpmiller

Playback only decks used to be popular for in-vehicle and presentation apps; haven't seen 'em new for a while, I'd reckon car boots would be an option.

Generally not much wider than a tape, they're easy to spot...

Used to have a VHS player / monitor for presentations. It had sound and video ouputs so would have been ideal I guess.

Chris Simon · 31-10-2007, 22:13

The BBC doesn't force you to pay a licence fee. The government does. And it's not a subscription to any form of TV services. And you only need a licence to own and use TV receiving equipment "to watch or record TV programmes as they are being shown on TV". Just putting you straight on all points.

28-10-2007, 11:17	#1
Martrn Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3	Please Help DVD/VCR Problem Hi, Please help. I don't have a television, have several monitors and large screens, and can play dvd's through a computer & monitor connected to my LAN. Playstations connected to LCD monitor also. I am in much need of being able to play a large vhs collection of mine. Watched all the dvd's ect, and want to revisit my vhs tape collection. Only I don't have a workable vhs player. I looked everywhere to try and find vhs player that does not have an integral tuner. All the usual shops currys, comet, and specialist sony shop ect. I do not like the way I have been treated by the sales assistants. Do other tv viewers or dvd/viewers get treated simular. Doh ya just get one and dunt plug owt in. Its important for me NOT to have a tuner cable of receiving UHF chanels from 21 to 68 or 471.25MHZ to 847.25 as I don't want to be responsible for paying monies to the BBC in the form of a license fee. I don't like the way the BBC force people to pay a subscription- anyway thats not a major problem. I need a vhs player with no tuner. I have searched everywhere, from Amazon to Tesco and everywhre in between. Please can somebody point me in the direction of a uk shop where I can buy a vcr / vhs player / vhs-dvd-como without being burndened with an integral tuner. Please Help. Regards Martrn.

28-10-2007, 11:56	#2
niall campbell Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Aberfeldy Posts: 7,035	it would have to be a video machine for cctv purposes if you havent actually got it wired into an aerial you might be able to argue in a court of law that you dont watch terrestial telly if the tv licence inspectors come round show them your set-up freely, then they might see your point of view. It would save a lot of heartache. you could always write to them to see where you stand or they could mark their computer not to call round I think because its a CCTV video recorder it might be expensive

28-10-2007, 12:22	#3
Martrn Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3	The Samsug DVD-V9700 DVD/VCR is a unit that plays multi-region DVD's and VCR's in PAL and would be an ideal unit to buy. It does not have a tuner. I can find more similar units of the Samsug / Sony variety. I can find very good reviews about the video / dvd players as well. I just can't find anywhere to buy them from in the UK and googleing Google doesn't help much. I just thought somebody here might know where to buy a tunerless vcr/dvd unit from. There are units around that should not be too much higher priced than conventional ones with tuners. I have had them around looking through my home, searching for televisions. They won't find one I haven't got one. In this centuary its a damn stupid way to treat human beings, permantly threatening to take me to court and fineing me for not have a TV (and therfore not havening a license) !

28-10-2007, 12:29	#4
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by niall campbell it would have to be a video machine for cctv purposes CCTV VCR's won't normally play standard VHS tapes, just the slow recorded ones. Quote: if you havent actually got it wired into an aerial you might be able to argue in a court of law that you dont watch terrestial telly if the tv licence inspectors come round show them your set-up freely, then they might see your point of view. It would save a lot of heartache. you could always write to them to see where you stand or they could mark their computer not to call round There's no way they would mark you as having bought a VCR but not requiring a licence - they WILL send someone round to check. In the past I have removed tuners, and disabled VCR's and TV's so as not to require a licence, and provided written documentation as such. However, it's still up to the customer to sort it out with the licencing authorities, and they will come out to check. So far I've never been called to court to give evidence, they have always accepted my written declaration. Quote: I think because its a CCTV video recorder it might be expensive Yes it would, and most probably wouldn't work anyway. Plus CCTV VCR's are pretty well obselete now as well, replaced by HDD recorders. Really what he wants is a play only VCR, but they haven't been made for years and years now. Easy answer though - go to a Supermarket and buy a VCR (probably the only place selling them) and give a false name and address!.

29-10-2007, 21:28	#5
Pepperoni Man Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 7,242	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin Really what he wants is a play only VCR, but they haven't been made for years and years now. . Feel in a pedantic mood Surely it is impossible to have a play only VCR ? Aren't they known as Video players

31-10-2007, 10:14	#6
dpmiller Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Newtownards, N.I. Posts: 44	Playback only decks used to be popular for in-vehicle and presentation apps; haven't seen 'em new for a while, I'd reckon car boots would be an option. Generally not much wider than a tape, they're easy to spot...

31-10-2007, 14:04	#7
broadz Banned User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,313	There are loads of second hand VCRs available on eBay - and it's unlikely that the seller would give your name to the TV licensing people if it was just somebody getting shut of their VCR because they no longer want to watch tapes.

31-10-2007, 18:55	#8
JBlink Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 2,926	Quote: Originally Posted by dpmiller Playback only decks used to be popular for in-vehicle and presentation apps; haven't seen 'em new for a while, I'd reckon car boots would be an option. Generally not much wider than a tape, they're easy to spot... Used to have a VHS player / monitor for presentations. It had sound and video ouputs so would have been ideal I guess.

31-10-2007, 22:13	#9
Chris Simon Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Snowdonia Posts: 2,725	The BBC doesn't force you to pay a licence fee. The government does. And it's not a subscription to any form of TV services. And you only need a licence to own and use TV receiving equipment "to watch or record TV programmes as they are being shown on TV". Just putting you straight on all points.

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