Saraah:
FIRST.... clean the VCR heads and tape path including guides and rollers
with special attention paid to the AC head, capstan and pinch roller.
Try a different or a new tape..... the tape is possibly edge damaged which
would cause problems for the VCR reading the control track signal.
If this happens with ALL tapes, then look for a worn pinch roller. worn
capstan bearing or bent loading arm that could cause the tape to ride up or
down on the A/C head while playing.
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Best Regards,
Daniel Sofie
Electronics Supply & Repair
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"Sarah" wrote in message
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GoVideo DVR 4000 (Dual Deck). Vcr part of it, not the dvd part. It
Rewinds & FF's okay. DVD part works okay.

On play the picture gets noisy for about 3 seconds every 5 seconds.
That seems about one revolution of the cassette spindle. For those
first 5 seconds the picture is alright. Tracking doesn't change
anything.

Is this a back tension adjustment sort of thing? Any other ideas?