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"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


the most likely reason.
Either loss of friction in a slip clutch or wear in a pivot allowing a
pulley in the jockey wheel assembly to touch the chassis, both situations
when sufficient diameter of tape has built onto the take-up spool to trigger
the loss of drive