I own a JVC HR-S7965EK S-VHS PAL unit, imported from UK, made in Germany. I got it last fall but was unable to use it because it kept outputting a noisy signal. The culprit was a noisy voltage converter, and in fact, something I never even needed. It polluted the video, flooding it with chroma noise.
The JVC sticker lied (said it was only 220-240V rating). The power supply unit is worldwide rated, with a 110-240V ~ 56/60Hz rating. I did not need a voltage converter. All I had to have was an adapter to convert the UK style power plug to a USA style power plug. I got one at Fry's for under $10, convert the 3-prong UK to 2-prong UK, and the 2-prong UK to 2-prong USA.
Thought I would mention it to anybody here that wants to get PAL equipment for use in the USA.
For any of you in the UK or Australia importing USA equipment, it may be the same issue. Wrong stickers, but worldwide supply. I wouldn't doubt it.
I also found a fix for the Samsung 5000W unit is to clean it with a cleaning tape when it acts badly. I don't know what this does, or why, not yet at least, but it has allowed me to play tapes in it too.
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