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Re: vcr head problem

Subject: Re: vcr head problem
From: "mrhoef"
Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2006 12:05:59 GMT
Newsgroups: sci.electronics.repair
"Karthik" <ksundara@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message 
news:1159508397.425930.170550@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hello,
>
> I have a zenith VCR and off late I see a thin band which has a
> distorted image when I view any videos in the middle of the screen. The
> rest of the screen looks fine. I see this happening on all the tapes. I
> have changed the cables but still no effect. The audio is fine.
>
> I think it might be a problem with the head but before going to the
> service shop thought I might ask around if anyone else has seen this.
>
> thanks
> Karthik
>

Best check the guide roller just before and after the VCR head, if they have 
gone a little stiff ( not rolling smoothly) you'll get the same effect as 
you described.

Gerard 



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