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My sharp vc-a343 is eating or creasing the bottom of the black video
tape causing low audio and the picture to fast forward or play video
faster than normal. But then sometimes it plays them fine.
Thanks in advance for any help ,J

Sharp or Sony?

Assuming there has been no abuse, first thing would be to give it aood
cleaning and check the pinch roller for deterioration. If it is hard
and shiny, may need to be replaced.

Could also be a number of other things.

See the VCR repair guide for more info.

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