"Boris Mohar" wrote in message
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Toshiba SDV398 VHS/DVD combo with built in tuner.

Everything works but occasionally it stops recording about 15 minutes
short
of programmed time. The clock keeps the correct time and the tape is new.

--
Boris


What happens if you play a tape back for the same length of time ? Could be
a simple mechanical problem like a poor take-up drive that struggles to keep
the take-up reel turning when a certain weight of tape has been wound on. If
the take-up reel stops turning, the mechanism control micro will stop the
machine.

Arfa