AV Device Queries

This page showcases advanced queries powered by Semantic MediaWiki (SMW). Every AV device in the wiki stores its specs — brand, device type, format family, inputs, outputs, and more — as structured semantic properties. That means we can ask the wiki surprisingly specific questions and get live, always-up-to-date answers.

These queries run against real data in the wiki, so as new devices are added and existing ones are updated, the results here update automatically.

Want to learn more about writing your own queries? See the SMW inline queries documentation.

Running your own queries

You can play around with SMW queries using the built-in query interface at Special:Ask, or try copying the below example queries to your sandbox.

Example Queries

All time base correctors

Which TBCs do we have documented? Handy for anyone shopping for a TBC to clean up their VHS captures.

	Photo	Brand	Model	Year
Digital Processing Systems DPS-270		Digital Processing Systems	DPS-270
Digital Processing Systems Personal TBC IV		Digital Processing Systems	Personal TBC IV	1994
Digital Processing Systems DPS-295		Digital Processing Systems	DPS-295	1988
Digital Processing Systems DPS-235		Digital Processing Systems	DPS-235
Digital Processing Systems DPS-275		Digital Processing Systems	DPS-275
Digital Processing Systems DPS-290		Digital Processing Systems	DPS-290	2000
Digital Processing Systems DPS-220		Digital Processing Systems	DPS-220
FOR-A FA-140		FOR-A	FA-140	1997
FOR-A FA-410P		FOR-A	FA-410P	1982
FOR-A FA-395		FOR-A	FA-395	2001
FOR-A FA-310		FOR-A	FA-310	1989
FOR-A FA-30		FOR-A	FA-30	1993
FOR-A FA-147		FOR-A	FA-147	2007
FOR-A FA-330		FOR-A	FA-330	1991
FOR-A FA-395A		FOR-A	FA-395A	2001
FOR-A FA-350		FOR-A	FA-350	2001
FOR-A FA-120		FOR-A	FA-120	1996
FOR-A FA-820		FOR-A	FA-820	1998
FOR-A FA-510		FOR-A	FA-510	1992
FOR-A FA-125		FOR-A	FA-125	2003
FOR-A FA-360		FOR-A	FA-360	2001
FOR-A FA-830		FOR-A	FA-830	1998
FOR-A FA-450		FOR-A	FA-450	1986
FOR-A FA-128		FOR-A	FA-128	2005
FOR-A FA-370		FOR-A	FA-370	2001
FOR-A FA-400		FOR-A	FA-400	1984
FOR-A FA-800		FOR-A	FA-800	1986
FOR-A FA-390		FOR-A	FA-390	2001
FOR-A FA-300		FOR-A	FA-300	1987
FOR-A FA-710		FOR-A	FA-710	1983
Prime Image TBC SYNC+		Prime Image	TBC SYNC+
Prime Image 50II		Prime Image	50II
Prime Image 2X		Prime Image	2X
Prime Image 50III		Prime Image	50III
Prime Image Excel 6.5		Prime Image	Excel 6.5	1991
Sony BVT-800		Sony	BVT-800
Sony BVT-810		Sony	BVT-810

Frame synchronizers

Frame synchronizers go a step beyond TBCs — they regenerate the entire frame, making them ideal for mixed-format workflows and broadcast-quality output.

	Photo	Brand	Model	Year
Digital Processing Systems DPS-245		Digital Processing Systems	DPS-245
Digital Processing Systems DPS-265		Digital Processing Systems	DPS-265
Digital Processing Systems DPS-465		Digital Processing Systems	DPS-465
Digital Processing Systems DPS-470		Digital Processing Systems	DPS-470
FOR-A FA-9500		FOR-A	FA-9500	2010
FOR-A FA-1010		FOR-A	FA-1010	2013
FOR-A FA-505		FOR-A	FA-505	2014
FOR-A FA-9600		FOR-A	FA-9600	2017
FOR-A FA-9000		FOR-A	FA-9000	2006
FOR-A FA-810		FOR-A	FA-810	1992
FOR-A FA-9100		FOR-A	FA-9100	2008
JVC KM-F250		JVC	KM-F250
Leitch DPS-475		Leitch	DPS-475	2000
Leitch DPS-575		Leitch	DPS-575	2000

Frame synchronizers with DUB input

Which devices have frame synchronization and a Hirose 7-pin DUB connector carrying Y/C color-under signal? These are the units that can frame-sync directly from a U-Matic or other DUB-output VTR without needing a separate adapter or transcoder.

	Photo	Brand	Model	Device	Type	Year
Digital Processing Systems DPS-295		Digital Processing Systems	DPS-295	Digital Processing Systems DPS-295	Time base corrector	1988
JVC KM-F250		JVC	KM-F250	JVC KM-F250	Frame synchronizer
Prime Image Excel 6.5		Prime Image	Excel 6.5	Prime Image Excel 6.5	Time base corrector	1991

Devices by brand

Who made the most AV devices in our database? A quick breakdown by manufacturer.

• Panasonic (126)
• JVC (75)
• Hitachi (48)
• Mitsubishi (46)
• Emerson (37)
• FOR-A (32)
• RCA (30)
• Memorex (23)
• NEC (17)
• Magnavox (14)
• Digital Processing Systems (12)
• Prime Image (5)
• Quasar (5)
• JCPenney (4)
• Philco (3)
• Aiwa (2)
• Ferguson (2)
• Fisher (2)
• General (2)
• Leitch (2)
• Magnasonic (2)
• Pioneer (2)
• Alba (1)
• Baird (1)
• Canopus (1)
• Denon (1)
• Edirol (1)
• Ensemble Designs (1)
• Marantz (1)
• Philips (1)

Oldest documented devices

What are the earliest AV devices we've got on record? A trip through broadcast and prosumer history.

	Photo	Brand	Model	Type	Year
Sony SL-7200		Sony	SL-7200	VCR	1975
Sony LV-1901		Sony	LV-1901	VCR	1975
Sony SL-6200		Sony	SL-6200	VCR	1975
JVC HR-3300		JVC	HR-3300	VCR	1976
Sony SL-7200A		Sony	SL-7200A	VCR	1976
Sony SLO-260		Sony	SLO-260	VCR	1976
Sony SLP-100		Sony	SLP-100	VCR	1976
Sony SL-8200		Sony	SL-8200	VCR	1977
RCA VBT-200		RCA	VBT-200	VCR	1977
Zenith JR-9000W		Zenith	JR-9000W	VCR	1977
... further results

Devices with S-Video I/O

Which devices support S-Video? Useful for finding equipment that pairs well with S-VHS and Hi8 decks.