"Jerry G." wrote in message
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| This can be from the heads being a bit worn down, or the tape path
| alignment. To check the tape path alignment, you would have to bring the
| machine to a service centre that has the proper tools, and technical
| staff that can do this.
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| Most of the time if the alignment has become out of specs, and was
| proper before, this is usually due to something being worn out. This
| type of repair may not be cost effective.

A world conversion model VCR is very expensive - possibly $1200 in the USA
and more in the UK!

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