Sylvania 6240VE VHS/S-VHS playback VCR "adjust tape player plays" Questions

...adjust VCR tracking My dad has a Quasar VH220 tape player and lots of good tapes, but the picture is all shaky on all the tapes. I remember that sometimes the tracking had to be adjusted by pushing a ...

...adjust the tracking on the VCR you are playing it on. If the tapewas recorded on a VCR that is misaligned it might not play backon another VCR. Also the tape may have been recorded on asuper VHS VCR ...

...the spool, it starts to pile up at the back of the tape. The picture is fine but only lasts for about 5 seconds then the player stops. Thank you Brad Ewings Open the bottom Cover, and check the

...the frame rate being out of sync with the play back device. If the tape was recorded at say 25 f/m and is being played back at 26f/m. If you can, adjust the frame rate until the picture stands

...either player needs tape path adjustment or requires drum (video head) replacement. Above said solution requires expertise and Sony trained tech will do this job with proper tools.

tape that is from another player that plays snow and identify the shinny rotating head if you can physically see it. It sits at an angle and the RCA is typically in the back middle, about an inch in a

...tape edge to be damaged. Adjust the rollers to get a clear picture. It is mainly trial and error. If all fails then the video is probably destined for the skip. If you need a replacement, ...

...adjust by either bending th etang that it is anchored to or on most models, just stretch or shorten the spring. However, this is rarely required. as long as the tension arm is somewhere in its range ...

to replace? Did you try cleaning the tape head of the player? For some reason be sure all the gear or any mechanical inside the player is freely rotating. Adjust the VCR tracking to get a good picture

...TAPE WITH INTERMITTENT STATIC EVERY 1/2 SECOND The static you are seeing is the lack of capstan servo lock. Notice if you adjust the tracking the condition does not change. If it is an old mechanical ...