HELP with tv/vcr crap

Jenny · 10-17-2001, 03:13 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, 04:24 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, 06:17 PM

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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, 08:15 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, 07:36 AM

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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, 11:05 AM

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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!!"

jujubees · 10-21-2001, 01:03 AM

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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!!"

Put DOWN the pipe and step away from the vcr.

ArkiStan · 10-21-2001, 02:23 AM

I did...and it's actually slowly coming at me...oh man...no...NO!! NOOOOO!!!!!~~~

M_A_C · 10-21-2001, 07:00 AM

Time to call the GhostBusters!

brainsmile · 08-01-2003, 12:07 PM

hey I have the same problem as well with mine Jenny! What brand is yours?

Jenny · 08-01-2003, 03:41 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.

10-17-2001, 03:13 PM	#1
Jenny Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Kansas City area Posts: 10,947	HELP with tv/vcr crap 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?? __________________ Check out my spoilers for over 20 shows @ SpoilerFix.com Check out my TV blog, where I post weekly & daily TV schedules, TV news, interviews with TV stars & more! All new TV forums as well @ TV Is My Pacifier

10-17-2001, 04:24 PM	#2
M_A_C Commander Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, CO, USA Posts: 1,391	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. __________________ Meatwad make the moneys SEE! Meatwad get the honeys G!

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10-17-2001, 08:15 PM	#4
ArkiStan Admiral Join Date: May 2000 Location: Recession Central Posts: 5,757	I need some help with my VCR too. The screen is always blinking 12:00. What to do?

10-21-2001, 02:23 AM	#8
ArkiStan Admiral Join Date: May 2000 Location: Recession Central Posts: 5,757	I did...and it's actually slowly coming at me...oh man...no...NO!! NOOOOO!!!!!~~~

10-21-2001, 07:00 AM	#9
M_A_C Commander Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, CO, USA Posts: 1,391	Time to call the GhostBusters!

08-01-2003, 12:07 PM	#10
brainsmile Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: woah... why is welfareloser here with me so early in the morning and more importantly why am I wearing her clothes?!? Posts: 13,721	hey I have the same problem as well with mine Jenny! What brand is yours?

08-01-2003, 03:41 PM	#11
Jenny Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Kansas City area Posts: 10,947	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.

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