Help with VCR
Hello,
As an oldie, at the moment, I'm content with my t.v. and my combined DVD-VCR recorder/player.
I guess in time, I'll have to buy a set-top box but until then, I want to stay as I am.
My VCR tapes, mostly, but not all, are recording picture but no sound. The bottom of the tape is blank and I guess this is the sound bar? I've asked my grandson who is 18 for help.....and he said Nan, if some have sound, and some don't, maybe there is a loose wire. So I pulled out the NEC machine out, checked everything was plugged in OK which they were.
Now as many of you will know, it's no good asking for more help as the young these days are too involved with their own whatever.
Isn't that sad???
However, I hate having to ask for any help as I love to be independent. It's really bugging me and like many oldies, one can be ripped off by tradesmen as I've found out when I was widowed.
So, can anyone advise me? Are some of my tapes too old? It's impossible these days to buy new VCR tapes I was told. I have plenty of ABC operatic tapes and I'd tape over them if I knew how. I was told to put tape over the little square on the left hand side which I did but I still keep getting 'Madama Butterfly'.
Please, please, can you help me?
Many Thanks!
So, can anyone advise me? Are some of my tapes too old? It’s impossible these days to buy new VCR tapes I was told. I have plenty of ABC operatic tapes and I’d tape over them if I knew how. I was told to put tape over the little square on the left hand side which I did but I still keep getting ‘Madama Butterfly’
I have VCR tapes that are more than 20 years old and they are still in good working order
I am sure that new blank VCR tapes can still be purchased and you could try Tandys or Dick Smith in particular ..It is a good idea to buy the good quality ones and the store will advise you wich are best
The the hole on the left hand side of the tape on the spine is designed so that you may not inadvertently tape over a programe already copied .but you can reuse the tape by putting sticky tape over the hole ......Make sure that you cover the hole completely .....When tapes are new a plastic tab covers the hole and can be removed quite easily and thus provide this safety feature
If you have lost sound or picture quality then I do not know what to sugest .........It seems that the tapes have indeed worn out and this happens eventually
clay