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Jenny
10-17-2001, 02:13 PM
okay, here's the story.

Last week, my mother-in-law recorded JAG & The Guardian over at her house, because I was recording and watching other stuff over here (I REALLY need Tivo. lol). Anyway, I had the tape last night and I hadn't watched either of them. So I decided to record last night's episodes after the first 2 shows on that tape, to watch today and tonight. I watched last week's shows this morning and it was great. Then, this afternoon, I start to watch last night's shows and it isn't working. Lines all the way across, from top to bottom, it keeps flipping (know what I mean?) and half the time, can't see a pic at all. Now, if I fast forward while it is playing, I can see the picture clearly. No lines, no noise, etc. VERY strange! WTF is going on??
M_A_C
10-17-2001, 03:24 PM
Did you try adjusting the tracking? It might fix the problem. Also check the standard things... Make sure your on the right channel, all cables are connected correctly, take the tape out and put it back in, etc.
Jenny
10-17-2001, 05:17 PM
Originally posted by M_A_C
Did you try adjusting the tracking? It might fix the problem. Also check the standard things... Make sure your on the right channel, all cables are connected correctly, take the tape out and put it back in, etc.

No tracking on it. Yes right channel, yes cables right, took tape out and turned off and on, etc. I think juju & I figured it out. We think my mil recorded on one speed last week and I recorded on a different one yesterday. *sigh* Oh well!
ArkiStan
10-17-2001, 07:15 PM
I need some help with my VCR too. The screen is always blinking 12:00. What to do?
M_A_C
10-20-2001, 06:36 AM
Originally posted by ucbstan
I need some help with my VCR too. The screen is always blinking 12:00. What to do?

Put a peice of duct tape over the display!
ArkiStan
10-20-2001, 10:05 AM
Originally posted by M_A_C


Put a peice of duct tape over the display!

put many layers over it, but it's still shining through. I can't even sleep at night!! I tried unplugging it but still doesn't do it. damn...this is one evil piece of junk! I tried the axe thing and it actually talked to me!! It said, "you're gonna regret that!!" :eek:
jujubees
10-21-2001, 12:03 AM
Originally posted by ucbstan
put many layers over it, but it's still shining through. I can't even sleep at night!! I tried unplugging it but still doesn't do it. damn...this is one evil piece of junk! I tried the axe thing and it actually talked to me!! It said, "you're gonna regret that!!" :eek: Put DOWN the pipe and step away from the vcr. :P
ArkiStan
10-21-2001, 01:23 AM
I did...and it's actually slowly coming at me...oh man...no...NO!! NOOOOO!!!!!~~~
M_A_C
10-21-2001, 06:00 AM
Time to call the GhostBusters!
brainsmile
08-01-2003, 11:07 AM
hey I have the same problem as well with mine Jenny! What brand is yours?
Jenny
08-01-2003, 02:41 PM
oh good golly, I don't remember! It is my old one, I'm sure and I tossed it. You are way late on this one. ;)