tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33019505.post4369489520049748278..comments2023-07-16T06:40:51.428-07:00Comments on machine log: crochambeauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12809007565940847641noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33019505.post-25586364243191326582017-12-21T19:53:07.661-08:002017-12-21T19:53:07.661-08:00Hi Mark
Yeah, I've been off the rails for a w...Hi Mark<br /><br />Yeah, I've been off the rails for a while regarding the blog. I recently hit a wall with social media overload, so I think I might hang out here more often.<br /><br />I just grabbed the 3M and powered it up. It still doesn't respond to my button pushes. The 5 volt line reads 4.2 volts, which I believe is well below optimal for all the 7400 series logic ICs on board. This might just boil down to freshening up that power rail, though I imagine there's a lot of oxidization/etc on the switches too.<br /><br />Perhaps a little switch resistance will be ignored if the logic is fed the appropriate 5 volts. It's a crazy time of year, but I might find the time to dig in and see if that helps.<br /><br />Cheers, Curtis<br /><br />crochambeauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12809007565940847641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33019505.post-21961556428161736362017-12-21T00:21:41.450-08:002017-12-21T00:21:41.450-08:00Hi -
Just noticed your update, and in the interim...Hi -<br /><br />Just noticed your update, and in the interim period I bought a second unit that's also unresponsive (sigh). I've seen a re-badged 3M model on Ebay, but I think I'm holding back on further Shintron models. Seems they require a common degree of restoration. One day, perhaps, because I'd still love to see what this model can do. It's also a pretty mixer, decked out with very senties fonts, buttons, and those giant chrome levers.<br /><br />The only residual mention of Shintron as a company can be found in old industry publications, but no actual reviews of the gear; just mentions as they were apparently a leading indie brand in ENG post-production gear for a while.<br /><br />If you ever get your unit restored, would love to see footage of what it can do, and tips on getting restored.<br /><br />Cheers --- Mark H.Mark R. Hasanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11602158840214885831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33019505.post-17603735785064954472014-12-16T16:54:15.746-08:002014-12-16T16:54:15.746-08:00Hi Mark,
Apologies on the delay in reply, my noti...Hi Mark,<br /><br />Apologies on the delay in reply, my notifications have been "rerouted" it seems.<br /><br />Anyway, sad to say I haven't done anything with this SEG. I have another one, branded 3M SEG 672... which, wait for it... exhibits similar misbehaviour. So, at this point I'd scrutinize capacitors and PCB header & switch conductivity before diving into heavy circuit analysis. Perhaps 3M documentation is easier to find? crochambeauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12809007565940847641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33019505.post-78006730739931529812014-12-03T16:47:04.312-08:002014-12-03T16:47:04.312-08:00Hi -
Just wondered if you were able to get the Sh...Hi -<br /><br />Just wondered if you were able to get the Shintron functional, and what were the main issues. <br /><br />I recently purchased the same model, minted in 1975, which has virtually identical problems. The preview output is non-responsive, but the Program does output a video signal (composite video from a DVD) when plugged into any of the Video Inputs. <br /><br />Pity there's no basic manual online - There's little info on the company beyond some listings in trade publications.<br /><br />Would love to know if you were able to restore the unit without too many heaches, as I'm hoping a local techie might have similar luck, as this SEG seems to have some unique features that could be useful in feedback / analogue video art.<br /><br />Cheers --- Mark H.Mark R. Hasanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11602158840214885831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33019505.post-69499824210930581152012-07-29T20:20:48.265-07:002012-07-29T20:20:48.265-07:00Hahaha, plug "Shintron" in eBay, there&#...Hahaha, plug "Shintron" in eBay, there's a similarly styled, but functionally simpler unit at auction right now. Looks like more of a video camera preamp with gen-lock support (I'm guessing it predates TBC support, given the vintage & size...)<br /><br />I don't know how I do it. It just happens. I'm actually editing shots for a third update right now, I just wasn't in the right head space for blogging for a while, I'm feeling an uptick coming on..crochambeauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12809007565940847641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33019505.post-50629146837979135322012-07-29T19:26:36.654-07:002012-07-29T19:26:36.654-07:00When I say "stuff like this", I should c...When I say "stuff like this", I should clarify; video mixers, ideally old ones.matthewjosephpaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12184050844364665691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33019505.post-17241076678304593552012-07-29T19:24:32.549-07:002012-07-29T19:24:32.549-07:00How the hell do you do this? I've been hunting...How the hell do you do this? I've been hunting and hunting for stuff like this with almost no luck! Beautiful piece!<br /><br />Also; two posts in two days? I hardly believe it.matthewjosephpaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12184050844364665691noreply@blogger.com