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Thread: VHS C Playback on VCR Problem |
    
New member Username: Rickster1970
Sapulpa,
OK
USA
Post Number: 1
Registered: Apr-05
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| Posted on Friday, April 15, 2005 - 08:47 pm: |
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I do have the VHS-C-to-VHS adapter, One of the tapes that we used play back fine, two other tapes play as if they are on fast forward, was told to look for a switch to change the speed on the adapter, could not locate one.. Has anyone had this same problem? The tapes are MAXWELL HGX-GOLD 30, not sure what speed they were recorded in but was told that when played back with the camcorder they play back fine, I do not have the camcorder available to play back though .. Thanks for your help ..
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Silver Member Username: Dmwiley
Post Number: 434
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Sunday, April 17, 2005 - 10:11 am: |
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Are you sure the tapes are not MAXELL? Try adjusting your tracking control. |
New member Username: Rickster1970
Sapulpa,
OK
USA
Post Number: 2
Registered: Apr-05
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| Posted on Saturday, April 23, 2005 - 02:07 pm: |
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Yes Maxell, Must have had Coffee on the brain , I now have the tapes in hand, it seems that during the same vacation a TDK HG Ulitmate TC-30 tape was used and plays back fine, but both the Maxell's will not play, they are in constant fast forward, about 2x .. tried the tracking , it did not change anything .. Is there a speed control for the converter box ???? If so I dont think that the ne I have has one ..... |
Silver Member Username: Samijubal
Post Number: 915
Registered: Jul-04
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| Posted on Saturday, April 23, 2005 - 02:36 pm: |
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Tape speed is done by the control head. It's possible the VCR needs cleaned. If not, the tape isn't aligned when it passes by the control head, the tape is defective, or it wasn't aligned right when recorded. Cleaning the audio/control head isn't hard, open the VCR and look for the stationary head on the right side of the drum assembly, clean the head with a q-tip wet with alcohol. Let it dry for a couple of minutes before using the VCR. |
New member Username: Rickster1970
Sapulpa,
OK
USA
Post Number: 3
Registered: Apr-05
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| Posted on Saturday, April 23, 2005 - 11:34 pm: |
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Thanks for the Info, this is something that i had thought of , so we tried to play the tapes on several different VCRs, all three VCR's have the same problem, I guess my only option is to find someone that has a compatible Camera now, the one that was used was lost in a house fire .. |
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