DAZ9643 wrote:-
> I have a Sharp video recorder that stops playing tapes, at first this
> happened after the tape had played for about half an hour but now
> stops
> after only a few seconds. I dont have the model number to hand but it
> used to automatically slow down when rewinding or fast forwarding a
> tape as it got near the end so as not to harm the tape but this also
> stopped working. I don't know if the 2 problems are related. Is there
> something that just needs cleaning ?
>
>
> --
> DAZ9643-
>
> check first under the two spool tables for dust, just clean what
> sensors you find there. how old is the vcr? do you smoke?
> -B.
its about 6 years old , i don't smoke but we did have wool carpet fitted which probably has a similar effect.