Thank you Tom.. managed to save over 20 tapes of my son growing up with this adjustment , i tried no end of so called solutions to it and yours to 5 mins... you are a GENIUS!!

@TomandJulieMineExploring

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Ceri. Not sure about the genius part, but, I'm happy for you that it worked. Thanks for the comment!

@AdolfoMelilli

3 жыл бұрын

@@TomandJulieMineExploring Yes, I made it with a normal screwdriver! thanks!

@TomandJulieMineExploring

3 жыл бұрын

@@AdolfoMelilli That's good to know. Thanks, Adolfo.

@chrislowe5575

8 ай бұрын

Help with audio please i got no sound

It's refreshing to watch a "how-to-fix" video on YT, and it actually works! The best part is that it's short, and straight to the point. Thank you uploading this, very much appreciated.

@TomandJulieMineExploring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice comment, Adam!👍

Thank you for still having this on KZread!!! After a serious meltdown from my adult autistic child and trying to clean the head, this absolutely fixed the problem!!! Thank you so much more than you can ever imagine!!!

@TomandJulieMineExploring

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Robin. Glad that you're able to get your machine working!👍👍

Very Good. Just an explanation here. The roller in the left of the VCR drum is to adjust the upper portion of the screen, and the right one is to adjust the bottom.

@TomandJulieMineExploring

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your input, Vitor. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

@kingshearer2

Жыл бұрын

Do you have to adjust the audio head to improve sound quality or is that on the main head too?

@SeboDigital

Жыл бұрын

@@kingshearer2 Do not adjust the "control / audio" head. There´s no need to, unless they´re misaligned. But there´s a very small chance to it happen.

I've repaired many machines and have never had to mess with that adjustment until today. Had a Toshiba tv/vcr combo [ FUN! ] that just wouldn't hold steady. Found your video and presto!..Thanks a million.

@TomandJulieMineExploring

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you got it fixed, Andy.

I found this trick soon after I first got my VCR in the 70s. One warning - always mark the original positions of the poles before adjusting so if you screw it up you can return the them to the original positions. Otherwise you might have a good picture with pre-recorded tape but the tapes you record will be difficult to play in other VCRs.

@TomandJulieMineExploring

2 жыл бұрын

Good advice. Also, you generally only need to make a small adjustment, like a quarter of half turn.

@glennjohn3919

Жыл бұрын

​@@TomandJulieMineExploring I turned both way off. I can't seem to get it back to where it was. Any tips?

@TomandJulieMineExploring

Жыл бұрын

@Glenn John Sorry that happened. That's why I recommend only slight adjustments. If it was working at all before, you should be able to get it back to where it was if you keep trying.

Wow, you just saved me having to purchase another VCR. I was copying a VHS tape to a digital file on my old Sharp VCR today when the tape just stopped and rewound to the beginning. When I played the tape again there was audio but no video (just a blue screen). I tried a couple other videotapes and got the same result. I followed your instructions and got the video to play again with even better results than before. Thanks so much!

@TomandJulieMineExploring

3 жыл бұрын

That's what I like to hear, Jim! Good job getting your machine working again.

Thank you man! Thanks to this video I was able to "save" a VCR which wasn't working for many years and I thought was lost!

@TomandJulieMineExploring

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, sir. Glad you got the machine running!

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Managed to get my misaligned Samsung back to work, so I could transfer an old video of my grandparents and my dog. Wish I could offer you an enormous beer!!! Should you need an illustration for any project, count on me!!!

@TomandJulieMineExploring

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great comment and I'm happy you saved your precious video tape. A hit on the like button will be payment enough and I will think of you while tipping one back later in the day.

Thanks! I was looking for generic advice, but was elated to open this video and see that the player I picked up at Goodwill as the exact same model. I had a precious video that was not tracking at all, and with these adjustments I got it 95% stable. I think I could tweak it more, but this will be great for a first run digital conversion.

@TomandJulieMineExploring

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it!

Well, to tell you the truth, I wasn't expecting much when I tried this out. We've got an old Emerson VCR, and, although it does have a tracking button on the front panel, it didn't seem to do anything. So, I opened up the case, and made the adjustments as shown in this video, and it worked like a charm! Color me very happy, and very grateful! Thanks for a great little video, Tom!

@TomandJulieMineExploring

3 жыл бұрын

Color me happy that it worked for you. Thanks for the nice comment, Keith!

Omg! Thank you! You confirmed my VCR is the problem. My tapes were going bad! I was so sad. I thought my childhood tapes were gone! But all I have to do, get a new VCR

@TomandJulieMineExploring

6 жыл бұрын

Maybe try and fix your VCR first.

@codykrehnke2714

6 жыл бұрын

Oh. I did... I tried, unfortunately it was a cheap piece of garbage, and I adjusted the pins but the screen was still extremely bad. So I found another good one in our house.

I just found my old vhs camcorder and I thought it was done forever. You are a genius, thank you for such a short to the point video. 🙏🏻

@TomandJulieMineExploring

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you got it working. Thanks for the comment!

Thanks for putting up exactly what i needed to know about an "auto tracking" VCR. Working on the same project here!

@TomandJulieMineExploring

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and good luck with the fix.

@TheMediaHoarder

4 жыл бұрын

Auto tracking simply doesn't work. Never trust it.

Thank you! Fixed my old VCR with these instructions.

@TomandJulieMineExploring

5 жыл бұрын

That's great. Glad you were able to get it going.

I would not recommend adjusting the alignment unless you are certain that is the problem. If you do tty adjusting it, note the original positions of the guide rollers first and only turn it a bit. Noise at the bottom indicates right hand roller, noise at the top indicates left hand roller. I would try cleaning the heads first by playing a new blank or good condition (not played much, been kept in box) tape all the way through. They don't usually go out of alignment on their own, it's more likely to be a worn pinch roller

@videomaster8580

5 жыл бұрын

Yup good advice. Mark the position with a pen or something.

@Mike-.

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the advice! Do you know what would cause green and pink horizontal lines and how to fix?

Thanks so much! I ordered a dual deck VCR from eBay and one of the decks had a broken video head drum. I replaced it with a head from a similar VCR and the tracking was all screwed up. I did what you show in this video and fixed the messy video output in less than 5 minutes!

@TomandJulieMineExploring

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that you got your machine working. Thanks for the comment, Charl!

I have messed with a lot of things but never a VCR, what a valuable piece of information, thank you.

@TomandJulieMineExploring

2 жыл бұрын

This machine has tracking control using the channel up and down buttons. It wasn't working or was so far out of alignment that I had to use this procedure.

Thanks for the vid. I was alcohol on the silver disk and letting it dry, helped for awhile but ur method is so much better

@TomandJulieMineExploring

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice comment, Ronnie!

I’ve been looking for over a year at thrift stores for a 4 head vcr with remote. Finally found one and was bummed to find it had tracking problems. Five minutes later after this video it was fixed and work great; thanks!!

@TomandJulieMineExploring

Жыл бұрын

That's great. Thanks for the feedback, Robbie!👍

Dude, thank you. I bought a used Philips DVP3150 to digitize some VHS tapes and there were tracking problems. No manual tracking buttons on the front or on the remote. I had no idea you could pop it open and adjust it like you show here🙏

@TomandJulieMineExploring

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, John. Hope you got it working!

Thanks. Your video just saved my day. I just got a panasonic vcr from ebay and the first problem was that the picture was black and white. I fixed that right away cause there was a button on the back where you could switch between s-video and normal. But the tracking problem was something i could not figure out until i saw your video. thanks.

@TomandJulieMineExploring

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for the comment.

Thank you so much!! I actually had a black screen when the video should have been playing. Just a few turns and it's working perfectly again!

@TomandJulieMineExploring

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that your machine is working again. Thanks for the comment!

I have to thank you personally for this tip. i have been going crazy buying tape cleaners etc.. I was checking in the casette everything is ok but still shjowing bad image. This explanation saved me. Thnak you Bunch

@TomandJulieMineExploring

4 жыл бұрын

Happy for you that it's working better!

Thank you so much I was pulling my hair out trying to troubleshoot something and THAT was the problem! You rock! Thank you so much!

@TomandJulieMineExploring

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you got your machine fixed, Nealson!

Thank You So much for sharing!! I fixed my sister's vcr in under 2 minutes after watching this!!

@TomandJulieMineExploring

Жыл бұрын

Good for you, Kelli. Thanks for the comment!

I had this exact same problem. Thank you for posting this video!

@TomandJulieMineExploring

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

You’re the best!!! It’s 2020, nothing else worked but this!

@TomandJulieMineExploring

3 жыл бұрын

Glad that it worked for you!

Awesome tip thanks. Although on this model I believe the channel selector is also the tracking adjustment

@TomandJulieMineExploring

2 жыл бұрын

It is, but was not working.

That helped I fixed mine tonight, besides the door. I bought one just like this one for $5.00 I got tons of VHS tapes close to 1,500 with original sleeves I am a huge collector of movies and games.

@TomandJulieMineExploring

Жыл бұрын

Glad that it worked. Thanks for commenting!👍

Absolutely great to the point video!! Thank you!

@TomandJulieMineExploring

6 жыл бұрын

Steve Dantonio You're welcome, Steve.

Thank you so much! May G-d bless you in all your endeavors!

@TomandJulieMineExploring

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mordechailewis7201

4 жыл бұрын

@@TomandJulieMineExploring You're welcome. You saved me a lot of time :)

Thank you!!! I thought my dear Panasonic NV-HV61 was a wreck.. and that exact aligment was just misadjusted. I had to adjust it with fingers since it didn't have a place for a screwdriver, but it worked anyway, especially after cleaning. :) Panasonics are awesome.

@TomandJulieMineExploring

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Glad that you got it fixed.

Thanks for posting this, worked perfectly on my Sony Video8 camcorder !

@TomandJulieMineExploring

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I'm glad it worked for you.

Oh many thanks, it worked, i was trying hard to fix it from many years bt this video became savior for me

@TomandJulieMineExploring

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Gurpreet. I'm happy it worked for you.

Thank you soooo Much! I did exactly as you suggested and it works perfectly! Now on with Many Many tapes to capture. Really appreciate it! Now I want to se the best way to clean the heads!

@TomandJulieMineExploring

Жыл бұрын

Glad that you got it working!

Did not know how to do this and can now convert all my videos thank you very much

@TomandJulieMineExploring

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

Nice tip , thanks helps a bunch!

just done it, absolutely brilliant, thank you so much

@TomandJulieMineExploring

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, Russell.

This was so helpful thank you!

@TomandJulieMineExploring

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for the comment.

After cleaning the heads 5 times.. i brought a VCR off ebay. I came across your video and problem solved... Oh well.. now I have 2 VCR's Thanks for your tip.

@TomandJulieMineExploring

2 жыл бұрын

Oh well, now you know in case you need to adjust them in the future. Thanks for the comment.

Brilliant! This has worked perfectly - Thanks

@TomandJulieMineExploring

3 жыл бұрын

Glad that you got your machine fixed, Mike. Thanks for the comment!

I haven’t made the adjustments yet but I think this video will solve my problem!

@TomandJulieMineExploring

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you get it working. It usually doesn't take much.

Thank you! I've fixed my Sylvania top loading VCR

@jasondashney

6 жыл бұрын

Haha, The VCR King said no to the sub after thanking you for the great video, then sent you a link to their channel? I hope you didn't click the link and give even 1 view, haha. And what "VCR King" doesn't know how to fix tracking? Anyway, do you know if there's a way to adjust the audio as opposed to the video? Mine works sometimes, but not others while trying to digitize my VHS tapes. I'm on a JVC Super-VHS VCR.

@TomandJulieMineExploring

5 жыл бұрын

@@jasondashney Sorry for the slow response and yeah, the VCR King is maybe not a real king of vcr's. The audio head is separate from the video head and yours might need to be cleaned. A head cleaning tape, or if you want to open it up and use alcohol and a cloth, might help your audio quality.

Tom, unbelievable...THANK YOU!

@TomandJulieMineExploring

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks for the comment!

@EoCx1

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomandJulieMineExploring Tom, if I can ask a question, no worries if this is too much: I have another, mid 00s Panasonic VCR. Excellent condition. But, when a tape is inserted, the rollers engage the tape reel as intended, but move only about .25", stop, then eventually the tape gets spit back out. I have taken the thing apart, everything is correct, seems to be engaging, and very clean...have no clue the issue other than possibly tape sensor? Any experience with anything like that?

@TomandJulieMineExploring

2 жыл бұрын

@@EoCx1 Many times people are trying to run tapes that are old and haven't been used for many years. If the tape isn't running smoothly and/or bunching up it will get ejected. Sometimes rewinding the tape and fast forwarding it a few times will reset and retension the tape which might help it run smoothly. There are ways to rewind a tape by hand if the machine won't run it. If it does the same thing on many different tapes that probably wouldn't be the problem. Orher than that there are sensors, motors and connections that could cause a problem. I'm probably not a lot of help for you on your particular problem.

Thank you. Hopefully this will work for me.

@TomandJulieMineExploring

5 ай бұрын

Just move the screws a small amount and mark or remember where the original positions are.

I hope you see this soon! But I just bought a Magnavox Vcr and my home movies are rolling and having those lines. Not through it the whole movie but randomly and it's so annoying. I don't know how to fix it.

@TomandJulieMineExploring

4 жыл бұрын

There should be a tracking adjustment on the machine. If there is not a button labeled as tracking somerimes the channel up/down button is also the tracking control. Try pushing that while the tape is playing. As a last resort you can try the procedure in this video. Good luck!

THANKS FOR YOUR ADVICE Millers antiques

@TomandJulieMineExploring

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Neil.

I think these tapes were recorded from a vcr with the tape guides misaligned, for sure. But, if the tapes were recorded on the same VCR, it is valid to make this adjustment "in luck". The problem is when using tapes from other different sources, the problem will continue. It is best to use an oscilloscope for fine tuning that is able to fix images of all tapes (especially pre-recorded tapes) that are recorded in adjusted vcr. Thanks for the video!

@TomandJulieMineExploring

4 жыл бұрын

That makes perfect sense. The problem is that most people don't have an oscilloscope. Thanks for the comment!

Thanks so much. I sale VCRs on eBay and had one messing up that this fixed.

@TomandJulieMineExploring

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for the comment.

Thanks, great advise.

@TomandJulieMineExploring

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for the comment!👍

Thanks this video is very informative I have fixed this problem

@TomandJulieMineExploring

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome . Thanks for the comment.

@waneeqjarral

4 жыл бұрын

@@TomandJulieMineExploring sir it I am facing same problem again cannot fixed by this method more help needed

Much appreciated!

@TomandJulieMineExploring

6 жыл бұрын

Here to hear Thanks for the comment!

There actually should be a soft adjustment for alignment on all VCR's, using the channel +/- buttons. I have this same VCR, and that usually did the trick, until a few weeks ago, that is... However, I used your method and opened it up to adjust the alignment that way. But there's something wrong with mine, because it looks like scrambled cable channels, and no sound was present when I'd tinker with both alignment methods, they just didn't seem to make a difference. Maybe it's a video card, or something. My last option is to just replace it. (I feel like I see that same model every time I go to the thrift store, and they're not more than $10)

@TomandJulieMineExploring

9 ай бұрын

I discuss the normal tracking controls in the video description. Yes, you can still find machines pretty cheap. How well they work will be the question. I'm not sure what the problem is with yours. Probably some electronic components on the circuit board not functioning properly. Thanks for commenting!

Very helpful, thanks! Recently, my Toshiba VCR has started playing back tapes and only showing static. When I rewind or fast forward, I can see the picture clearly, but it goes away again when I resume playback. Have you come across this issue before?

@TomandJulieMineExploring

3 ай бұрын

I haven't had that problem myself. Thanks for commenting on the video!👍

Thanks for this!

@TomandJulieMineExploring

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Priyantha!

Thanks that was a big help..

@TomandJulieMineExploring

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Thank you Tom.!!!

@TomandJulieMineExploring

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Gabriel.

Brilliant help thanks.

@TomandJulieMineExploring

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome!👍👍

Thanks for that!

@TomandJulieMineExploring

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Steve.

Tom, what happen when that screw on my Mitshubishi VCR won't turn even with a special screw driver? The strangest thing is everytime when I eject a tape and insert it back, the noise will be at a totally different spot. Sometime that same tape will play crystal clear. I couldn't figure out where is the problem. Thanks!

Worked great, thanks!

@TomandJulieMineExploring

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad you got it fixed.

@rubybegonia2642

5 жыл бұрын

How do you like your Honestech transfer box? (I'm about to purchase an ION MKII and not sure which one, if any, is better)

@TomandJulieMineExploring

5 жыл бұрын

@@rubybegonia2642 This one is pretty old (8 yrs?) but works fine. I would think there would be some newer and better technology out there now.

Thanks bro, it helps a lot

@TomandJulieMineExploring

3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear that, Marcel.

I have this exact model, so this video was particularly helpful. The problem I’m having now is that it seems I have to adjust the tracking for each individual tape I play. Any idea what I can do about that? Otherwise, I’m thinking I’ll just have to buy another VCR with manual tracking.

@TomandJulieMineExploring

2 жыл бұрын

You have tracking controls on your machine. They are the channel up and down buttons as I mentioned in the video description. Mine weren't working so I went the route shown in this video. I hope this helps you.

@mandatorycreativity

2 жыл бұрын

I swear I’m usually the kind to read the description first. 😅 Thanks for the tip! Seems to be working, so at least I can keep the VCR shut. It’s just weird that this tracking issue only came up in the last few days, conveniently at the same time I decide to digitize some old tapes, ha. The VCR has been in my family and functional since it was new, and had been playing tapes without issue as recently as last week. Now I have to adjust the tracking when I put in a new tape or even just rewind/fast forward the one that’s in there.

@TomandJulieMineExploring

2 жыл бұрын

You might have solved the tracking mystery yourself when you said "old tapes". Depending on how they were recorded and stored I guess I wouldn't be surprised if they needed some help to play. If they were all new factory produced tapes I bet the machine would work better.

Hi Tom. Thanks for this tip. Would you know how to adjust the drum centre screw. I moved it but can't get it back to where it should be. Any help would be great. Good video thanks for posting.

@TomandJulieMineExploring

3 жыл бұрын

I really can't tell you how to get it back to where it was. Hopefully, some research will help you figure it out. Good luck fixing your machine.

@Ilovetosingem

3 жыл бұрын

@@TomandJulieMineExploring OK thanks again. Keep safe you and yours.

Fantastic.. Tips i added on your Channel. Laetitia from belgium fan de of all the old appliiances.. Of technology.. Vidéo and more.. Continuous with yours vidéos its very exciting. To find the goal. To fix up. The shootings of troubles...

very good video

@TomandJulieMineExploring

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Devan!👍

Thanks for the video! Does a curve that appears on top of the screen during playback can be fix the same way? Thanks in advance!!

@TomandJulieMineExploring

4 жыл бұрын

You could try it and see if it helps. You could also look into what is called a time base corrector, or TBC. If you do some research you might find the answer to your video problem.

@NickoMcPheers

4 жыл бұрын

Tom Wigren: Mine Exploration and Hiking Thank you so much for taking the time! I will

Thank you! 🍻

@TomandJulieMineExploring

11 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks for commenting!🍺🍺🍻

Thank you!

@TomandJulieMineExploring

16 күн бұрын

You're welcome!😊

Great tip! Would this also likely work w/ tapes that have a small jitter / flicker at the bottom of screen when played back?

@TomandJulieMineExploring

3 жыл бұрын

It could. Try the tracking controls on your machine first, if it has them. The channel up/down are sometimes the tracking adjustment if there is not a dedicated control. A lot of VHS tapes are getting pretty old so they can get damaged from age causing playback problems.

@inallairness

3 жыл бұрын

@@TomandJulieMineExploring thanks for the quick reply! I did try tracking first before doing what you show in the video. No luck, unfortunately. However, I tried a different VCR and the same issue was happening w/ the tracking / flicker on the playback. Perhaps the issue is w/ the VHS-to-DVD converter attached between the VCR and PC?

@TomandJulieMineExploring

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe a bad cord on the converter or dirty connection. You could try a different tape to see if that helps.

@inallairness

3 жыл бұрын

@@TomandJulieMineExploring I have > 100 tapes from different eras and source VCRs. I’ve tried a handful and they all playback w/ the same jitter.

@TomandJulieMineExploring

3 жыл бұрын

@@inallairness If they play without a problem it must be something wrong with the converter. I've never had any issues with mine.

Oh yeah I tried that back in the 80s and 90s. And it helped of course thanks for reminding us. But I remember that the channel selector arrows up and down to control the tracking you haven't mentioned that in the video have you tried that first.?? again thanks for your clip

@TomandJulieMineExploring

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment, George. I do mention trying the channel up/down in the video description. If that fails to do the job then you can try the procedure uaed in this video.

@georgeplagianos6487

4 жыл бұрын

@@TomandJulieMineExploring Hi thank you for getting back to me and for the heart. I don't remember you saying that you tried the channel arrows up and down but I just remembered when you said 32 seconds into the video that there's no way to align the noise on the bottom.. immediately remembered those arrows that marginally correct the tracking.. oh yeah I should have fun taking the top off experimenting with those two bars that pull out the tape it's a lot of fun to watch it hug around the drum.. so yeah that is kind of radical 2 adjust that current but you had only luck with one of those bars in correcting the alignment.. yeah I hardly use my VCR.. since I became a landlord 6 years ago I used a simple Bunker Hill two camera security system for $70 and I have it hooked up to a Panasonic Roadshow VCR /tv.. I only get 6 hours I was wondering do you know how I can change and slow down the speed of the motor to give it maybe 8 or 10 or more hours so don't have to keep rewinding the tape?? cuz I remember those sophisticated VCRs that give around 25 hours of footage on the tape for the businesses and stores montining systems. Do you know where that speed control might be thanks again for your response maybe can help me with this one

@TomandJulieMineExploring

4 жыл бұрын

@@georgeplagianos6487 The only recording speed I know of would be in the menu. You usually have three options. Short, long and extra or super long. I don't know of any hacks that wull get you more recording time. Get the longest tape you can find and set the recording time to the longest option.

@georgeplagianos6487

4 жыл бұрын

@@TomandJulieMineExploring Hi thanks again for your reply. I know there 6-hour tapes and the 8-hour tapes.. I know you could have just the speed to SP,, LP and SLP to get the 6 hours. That's where I have my Panasonic Roadshow set on the slowest SLP..l should look on KZread for these surveillance video systems that can give you up to 12 hours or longer that work by slowing down the tape Motor. Thanks again take care and have a great New Year.

Very good an easily probably the most easiest missed fix ever! Lol good job

@TomandJulieMineExploring

5 ай бұрын

Thanks, Mike!👍👍

it worked thank you

@TomandJulieMineExploring

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks for the comment!

Outstanding!! Thanks!

@TomandJulieMineExploring

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you got your machine working.

@robertrumfelt7843

3 жыл бұрын

@@TomandJulieMineExploring I did! I was able to transfer our wedding video to an mp4 as a 31st anniversary surprise which is in only a few days thanks to you!!!

@TomandJulieMineExploring

3 жыл бұрын

@@robertrumfelt7843 Fantastic! Hope you have a happy anniversary.

I had a hard time getting them to turn at first, but I used two smaller screwdrivers, one on either side, and it was fine. Didn't work, unfortunately, but the tracking was really, really bad.

@TomandJulieMineExploring

5 жыл бұрын

At least you tried, Mary. Thanks for the comment.

man so simple thank you i mean it

@TomandJulieMineExploring

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

I have a Hi8 deck that keeps ejecting. It was perfectly fine the other day and all of a sudden it stopped working. Basically, I put a tape in (any tape, tried multiple) and instead of the head starting to spin it just sits for a second and then automatically ejects. Any thoughts?

@TomandJulieMineExploring

4 жыл бұрын

I would start by giving it a good cleaning.

I fixed picture but I messed up another thing on my Panasonic. After video cassette is IN white roller (on the left side) take the track but only half of the way and stopped where this black thing or sensor is (visible on 1:40). As you place cassette your roller on the left side goes all the way up while mine only until this black mid way. Right roller is ok, I tried everything but do not know what could be a problem since it is definitely something simple, it happened right after I fixed image exactly as you did :( . I notice that this white pedal (on the left rollers right side) do not push to tighten the tape until this mid zone so that maybe the issue too. I know it is simple but do not know what is issue...

@TomandJulieMineExploring

Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what could have changed from adjusting the tracking a little bit. It sounds like a roller is hanging up on something and not wrapping the tape around the head. Make sure there is not any dirt build up in any of the mechanisms. Sometimes a good cleaning can help.

have a weird problem with Panasonic VCR ,(model NV HV61) one of ther last machines made around 2004 , if you move the machine physcally, the loading mechanism gets a bit moved too and then nearly every time you insert a tape it ejects it out near imediatly , then I have to adjust it with the hand (no need to open it, grab it manually when no tape in and move it around a bit ) and once it's back alligned it works properly again , any idea what may cause this ? some lose bit so soemthing like that ?

@TomandJulieMineExploring

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe a loose or missing screw inside.

If I put a tape and I see the picture very well and then I put another tape that is a little bit dirty, so I see those strips, does your suggestion fix the problem? It won't change how I see the picture for tapes that are fine?

@TomandJulieMineExploring

2 жыл бұрын

It probably will change the picture quality for the ones that work fine. That's why there are tracking controls on most machines so you can adjust from tape to tape as necessary. Have you tried the tracking controls on your particular machine? Many times if there is not a dedicated tracking control knob, it is the channel up and down buttons that double as tracking controls while a tape is playing.

Great video everything proven vhs tapes don't stop playing at all everything proven vhs tapes don't lock up at all like internet does everything proven when vhs tape itself gets broken there are fixable with Scotch tape it starts playing again with out no problem's great video again keep up the good work

@TomandJulieMineExploring

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, Joshua!👍👍

I have some problems with audio tracking, very difficult that hi-fi audio triggers on and when happens the L side is disturbed more than R side. I fear touching that section because there are too many adjustments and without oscilloscope I think it is better not to touch. Do you please have any advice for me. Its a G Deck Panasonic

@TomandJulieMineExploring

5 жыл бұрын

Other than cleaning and checking electrical connections I have no other advice. Good luck, I hope you get it working.

What sort of screw driver are you using I have used a flat head screw driver and it made no difference to the picture, also if I remove grease from the VCR mechanism could that cause any playback issues

@TomandJulieMineExploring

3 жыл бұрын

I used a very small flat head screw driver. The screws turn very easily. The grease shouldn't make a big difference unless you get it on drum or heads.

HIya. I'm trying to do the same as you, transfer some vhs to dvd. Problem I have? is that on a cpl of tapes, the audio is either non existant or I have a terrible buzzing noise. Have you any idea how i might be able to recover the audio? Any ideas would be really helpful. many thanks.

@TomandJulieMineExploring

6 жыл бұрын

If the audio head on the machine is dirty the sound would be affected on all your tapes. Since you say it is only missing or buzzing on a couple tapes, it's possible the audio on those tapes was not recorded properly, or the audio track on the tape has been damaged. I would try a bit more research to see if you can find a solution. Thanks for the comment and good luck with your conversion.

How does that work if I turn that part? Does the location go up or down when I turn the parts? And have you ever uploaded a video of replacing that part?

@TomandJulieMineExploring

3 жыл бұрын

It moves the tape guides slightly when you turn the screws. Try your tracking adjustment first if your machine has them that work. Don’t turn the screws very much and look at the picture as you are adjusting them. I don’t have any other videos on VCRs.

Hi do I need a CRT monitor or LCD display used an HD TV, I get these fuzzy lines on the top and bottom of the picture,

@TomandJulieMineExploring

3 жыл бұрын

The type of TV shouldn't matter.

@speedyboishan87

3 жыл бұрын

@@TomandJulieMineExploring What's causing fuzzy lines to appear from top and bottom I have adjusted the P2 guides still no luck. It stays there and does not go away, I have cleaned the heads, still no luck. Any tape I play its showing these fuzzy lines not sure why.

How to fix a loose roller guide? Including the black base of it

@TomandJulieMineExploring

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure but I believe some snap into s slot. If it's loose the base might be cracked or broken. Sorry, not much help for you.

I have an issue with one of my JVC decks where the top of the screen blurs at a 45 degree angle, would this fix that type of issue?

@TomandJulieMineExploring

6 жыл бұрын

Most players have a tracking control or adjustment. If the tracking control is not working, or the tape guides are too far out of alignment for the tracking control to fix, then you can try this. If the tracking adjustment on your machine is not helping you get a good picture I would try his method. It's fairly simple just be careful not to touch anything besides the screws on the tape guides with your screwdriver. Good luck with your fix, Andrew.

The special tool you need is spanner slotted bit. A flathead works good though.

@TomandJulieMineExploring

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that. I've seen these screw heads before, but never had the proper tool for them. The screws in the vcr could probably be turned with a fingernail. Thanks for your input, Koltin.

Hi, I'm having a problem with my VCR. It either gives a snowy picture or a very out of frame picture. Yesterday it played every tape fine! It has autotracking but this doesn't seem to make it any better. I have cleaned the parts where the tape touches, do I need to clean some other parts too maybe?

@TomandJulieMineExploring

3 жыл бұрын

Not sue what could have changed that quickly. If it does that on every tape maybe the auto tracking stopped working. Try the manual tracking controls if you have them.

Any suggestions for a VHS recorder that plays only sound with no picture at all? The VHS is connected to the TV via scart cable. The only thing that is displayed is the menu when i press the menu button, but when i wanna play the VHS the screen is completely black like there is no signal, but the sound is perfectly fine. Already tried different scart cables, different TV’s and different VHS’s. The VHS recorder only has scart output. Would appreciate any kind of help..

@TomandJulieMineExploring

5 жыл бұрын

Since it is not a problem with a particular tape, and you have tried different cables and TV's, I would think you have a problem with the head or possibly the cable jack. Are all the connectors, or pins, of the jack on the machine in good shape? Head cleaning might help but you need to be careful as the head can be broken fairly easily. Usually a dirty or "clogged" head will still have some picture but will be snowy or otherwise faulty. I wish I could offer you more help. Maybe some research on KZread or Google will yield some answers.

@mudantos2

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your reply. I will try to clean the head maybe it will help.

I tried to do this, but my picture on TV was much worse than it was otherwise the heads in a great state I do not think it is up to them

That Panny does have a tracking control. It's probably activated using the remote control. My JVC decks are like that. You can find the manuals for most of these old decks online. Now, can you do this with a Beta deck? Won't you then have to get it back the way it was BEFORE the adjustments? Otherwise, why would the companies have produced alignment tapes for use in aligning the heads? Just keep it out of alignment...

@TomandJulieMineExploring

6 жыл бұрын

I think this one uses the channel up and down but that wasn't working. The tape guides might have been too far out of the adjustment range.

@crashbandicoot4everr

6 жыл бұрын

Hawley Griffon I've done alignment on Betamax. It's basically the same thing. Turn the guide posts with a flat-tipped screwdriver. But unlike VHS, the entrance side and exit side guide posts on Beta VCRs are stationary. You always need an alignment tape and an oscilloscope for the best results.

@hawleygriffon9290

6 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, I have neither. Well, my next project is to fix my SLHF750 that popped off the rails in shipment. Good thing I have that service manual for that model. Trying to get the old tapes to track in the Betas will have to wait for another day. Thanks for the info though...

My vcr is showing half top of the frame at the bottom and the other half of the frame at the top. How can I reset the xy position of the frame on any vcr? in my case is a Sony Time-lapse vcr SVT-S168P

@TomandJulieMineExploring

Жыл бұрын

If you can't get it working with the tracking controls on the machine, I would try the procedure shown in this video. If you noticed in the video when I was adjusting the tape guides the condition you described showed up. Thanks for the comment!

already clean the head few times,but when put tape for play it will play few seconds and then no more picture only showing- problem head status-,what to do?

@TomandJulieMineExploring

2 жыл бұрын

Make sure the tape is moving freely by hand. Try a different tape to see if the same thing happens.

Some VCRs don't let you adjust them this easily- a screwdriver won't fit into them. Supposedly you can use an allen wrench but you have to find exactly the right size, which is a huge pain. Anyone know an easier way of dealing with those?

@TomandJulieMineExploring

3 жыл бұрын

On the machine in this video it's not a standard screw head, but a small screwdriver will work. I'm not sure what you have. There is not much torque necessary to turn the screw.

@denisandreev8807

Жыл бұрын

Отвёртка с набором бит xiaomi. Там есть подходящая бита.

@TomandJulieMineExploring

Жыл бұрын

@@denisandreev8807 Thanks for that information, Denis!

Any advice if you've turned both so much you don't remember the starting value and the image is so far off.

@TomandJulieMineExploring

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know what the starting point would be from the factory on all the different machines. If there was a halfway decent picture there to begin with I would keep trying. If there was no picture to begin with I would look for another machine. I only had to turn mine about half a turn or so. You used to be able to get these machines for nothing, but, they are getting more scarce now. Good luck.

I succeeded in aligning this way. By the way, my mistake caused me to lose alignment and turn several laps. Now no reaction occurs when tightened or loosened. Can you help me? There's no one around me who does this kind of repair. Please give me an answer.

@TomandJulieMineExploring

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I'm not going to be much help for you. Try to get it back to where it was when it was working. It's possible something else has failed on the machine. Good luck.

mine plays fine nice n clear for about 30 seconds and then visual cuts out to blue for 10 sec then comes back. audio plays fine throughout. adjusting the screws has no effect. any ideas?

@TomandJulieMineExploring

Жыл бұрын

Make sure it's not a bad tape. If it's not a factory tape, it could be incompatible with your player for a technical reason.