CVC (Compact Video Cassette, not to be confused with V2000
which went by the Video Compact Cassette name) was developed by Funai
Electronics of Japan and usually sold under the Technicolor brand. Model numbers
for these machines included 212E portable, and the 335E Video Showcase which
includes a video monitor. A Grundig VP100 was essentially the same as the
Technicolor 212E. The tapes for the CVC format came in 30 minutes,
and later 45 and 60 minutes lengths. Markings can include: V30 and
VE30 (models 730E, 712 or FZ 3000), VE45 (model 745 or FZ 4500) &
VE60 / V60 (model 760), and can
be marked "microvideo". Tape brands are usually Technicolor,
Funai, Siemens, Grundig, Universum or Uher, and most recordings of this format were made
around 1982 - 1984.
The format was not a commercial success. Furthermore the machines
themselves have a number of design defects which make them quite unreliable, and
working ones are very rare today.
We can now run NTSC (USA television
system) as well as PAL (UK, Europe) tapes for the CVC format, we are almost
certainly being the only business in the world to have this capability.
Recorders in NTSC would have the model numbers 212D and 335D.
I usually offer the one basic
menu service for CVC tapes, with basic menus. Priced at £35 per
tape, with extra copies (highly recommended) at
just £3.50 each, ask about quantity discounts if you have around 10
or more tapes. If you require something special such as
transfers to DVD-Rom or hard disk, just
ask.
We have a new and
easy order page, just select what kind of tapes you have and supply your
details.
If for any reason you get stuck filling out the form, just email me and I'll
help you personally. It's a personal service I offer, not like some
of the big video editing houses. I can run both PAL and NTSC system
CVC format tapes, being almost certainly the only business in the world with
this capability.
If you want your tapes back after you have
the DVD copies (recommended):
Not
everyone
needs their tapes returned once they have the DVDs, but if you do,
please remember to include postage costs. For a single video tape in
the UK, this is just
£1. For larger quantities, and tapes from outside the UK, I will let
you know.
Ideally can you ensure you send the tapes in a package which is
sufficiently large and robust for me to use to send back your original
tapes. Usually I will send the DVDs to you ahead of returning your
tapes, then when you've confirmed you are happy with the DVDs, I will
return your tapes. This way I can help you further if necessary - for
example you can now see you want a different part of a tape transferred
on its own or you want extra copies.
Some previous testimonials for www.video99.co.uk
CVC video transfers (note how many countries these come from!)
"Colin, The DVDs has been arrived safely, Thank you so
much, the DVDs was great with very expect able quality since the
originals CVC was in poor condition. My family and I was very happy
specially my father. I will recommend your service to everyone who
wants tapes transfer with reasonable price. Best regards,
Ali Saudi Arabia" 01.02.12
"Many thanks for your fast and friendly service. All
Cassettes and the hard disc arrived here safely. What a wonderful
surprise to see all this old films. Every part is perfect. Maybe you
are the only one in the world who can transfer this rare material from
cvc to our times. So many thanks for doing it so well. All the
best from Germany, Kai" CVC tapes to DV-AVI files on hard disk 25.01.12
"Hi Colin, DVD arrived a few days ago and both my wife and
i love it, Thanks for all you have done. All the best for the New Year,
Phil Ball - Australia" 01.01.12
"Colin It's arrived! I can't tell you how happy I am
as it absolutely exceeded my expectations. It is going to be a massive
hit with my family when I go back for Christmas. It feels like I
discovered a time capsule that's been burried for 25 years. Well
Done. Many thanksVil" CVC to DVD for customer in Australia. 07.12.11
"Hi Colin Good news, the dvd just arrived safe and
operational. Thank you for your assistance Regards;
Sasha " CVC to DVD for customer in Australia. 05.11.11
"Colin,thanks for transfering my CVC tapes to DVD,great job.These
tapes were not played for 30 years and I was suprised everything was
recovered!CVC to DVD.Regards Arthur (Sakis) from Greece.30.9.2011"
"Hi Colin All is well indeed. Many thanks. Cheers Sam" CVC
tapes to DVD and hard disk, UK customer. 17.08.11
"What do you know? I got the DVDs today. Pretty bizarre, like opening
a time capsule. Cosmin" PAL CVC tapes to DVD for customer
in USA. 15.03.11
"Colin, I have not managed to look through all yet, but out of what I
have seen so far (except those where you noticed poor quality) everything
looks fine, and I am surpriced of the quality. I have also received the
extra copies. Thaks a lot! We are very happy!! Kind regards,
Johan" A couple of faulty tapes in this batch, but most ran very
well, CVC transfers to DVD for customer in Norway. 07.02.11
"Colin: I have received three DVD. They run ok. Thank you very much
for your work: the tapes amount for two years of family regards,
Pablo" Several CVC tapes on DVD for customer in Spain.
20.01.11
"Hello Colin, The DVD’s are received and are well. I have seen them
last evening. I ’am pleased with the results. Thanks for the nice work.
Regards, Tom" CVC to DVD for customer in The Netherlands.
16.11.10
"Colin, Thank you so much! We have received the dvds and everything
looks great! Have no words big enough, but it means soooo much to all of us
in the family. Thank you! /Mia - Sweden" Quantity of CVC tapes to
DVD with extra copies. 04.10.10
"Colin, The DVD has arrived and was played yesterday night to full
satisfaction. Thank you. Rune" Several CVC tapes run to DVD
for customer from Sweden. 24.08.10
"Dear Colin, I am happy to tell you that the DVD finally arrive to
Mexico. Adriana" NTSC system CVC tape to NTSC DVD for customer in
Mexico (post was rather slow but provided a preview video for customer to
view in advance). 16.08.10
"HOLA Ya llegó el dvd todo ok Un saludo Covadonga" CVC
tape to DVD for customer in Spain. 20.07.10
"Many thanks for recovering and transfering my CVC tapes to DVD. Just
as I remember them. Louisa" Three CVC tapes from a Grundig
VP100, transferred and edited to DVD. 20.04.10, UK.
"Greetings Colin, I want to thank you for getting the DVD's back
before Christmas, I gave one each to my children and then we watched
together with their families we laughed so much at the memories it brought
back. Hope you had a good holiday and that your New Year will be a Great
one! If I locate any more of those tapes I will e mail your before sending
them. Many thanks again. Sincerely, Gloria" Several NTSC system
CVC tapes run to DVD for a customer in USA. 27.12.09
"Hi Colin, just few words to thank you for the dvds. I've just got
them this morning. I've just watched 2 of them about Uk in 1984 and I think
the quality is very good for that time and the sound too." 11 CVC
tapes to DVD with extra copies, for customer in Italy. 03.11.09
"Colin I confirm receipt of the 2 dvd's, please could you return the
original tape, thanks. I would like to thank you for the excellent service
and quality I received and would recommend you to others Regards
Andrew" CVC recording of a wedding, to DVD. 17.07.09, UK
"well receved. It is allright on my PC with the chapitres etc,
I will try later other material. we keep in contact. Regards
Bruno" First batch of a quantity of CVC tapes sent from France. 01.07.09
"Ken transferred the tape yesterday to his Solitaire Editing System
and is now in the process of editing and attaching the 'historic airport
video clips' to a commemorative video that the airport is producing.
Thankyou for your input into this project. Everything has been a success. I
think it is safe to send back the originals now. Regards Barbara"
CVC tapes to miniDV for editing, customer in Norfolk Island (near
Australia). 10.03.09
"We talked to FUNAI-Greece but they said no one there knew how to fix
those things anymore. Just a piece of history now I guess. I was lucky to
find you for this conversion, I haven't seen these videos since I was 9 or
so!" CVC to DVD for customer in Greece.
"thank you all received and fine. regards bob" CVC
and Video8 to hard disk DV-AVI files, 08.12.08 UK.
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me and I'll reply promptly. Also see the video99.co.uk Questions
and Answers (FAQ) All material on
this web site is copyright www.video99.co.uk
and www.colin99.co.uk though trade
marks remain with the manufacturers.