Hello,

I believe my vcr head is going to wear out soon. Before I have it
replaced, I would like to get prepared with the matter.

If a worn head needed to be replaced, is it possible to mount a new one
from a different manufacture/model?

If it's possible indeed, then how much likely will the new head perform
as well as the old one?

I have also heard about "replacement head". Is it a compatible head made
by a 3rd party manufacture? If so, is it usually cheaper?

Is it possible to replace a 4-head set with a 6-head set?

Obviously a less than informed consumer Please reach out.

David

"William Sangismoch" writes:

Hello,

I believe my vcr head is going to wear out soon. Before I have it
replaced, I would like to get prepared with the matter.

If a worn head needed to be replaced, is it possible to mount a new one
from a different manufacture/model?

If it's possible indeed, then how much likely will the new head perform
as well as the old one?

I have also heard about "replacement head". Is it a compatible head made
by a 3rd party manufacture? If so, is it usually cheaper?

Is it possible to replace a 4-head set with a 6-head set?

Obviously a less than informed consumer Please reach out.

It either has to be an exact manufacturer's replacement or a generic
replacement of the same model. There is no standardization of video
heads.

See the VCR repair guide for more info.

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Sam Goldwasser wrote:

It either has to be an exact manufacturer's replacement or a generic
replacement of the same model. There is no standardization of video
heads.

So if someday a repairman tells me he will use a new 6-head set to
replace the aged 4-head set, I should not believe him?

William / David:
On SOME makes and models of VCRs, a replacement 4 or 6 head upper drum will
"work" on a lower-end machine of the same manufacture that was originally
designed for 2 heads BUT only 2 heads will be used by the VCR circuitry. In
other words, the other "extra" heads are not hooked up....... but why would
you want to pay more money for a video head drum with extra heads that are
not going to be used?..... unless it was "old stock" that was sitting in
the parts bin? Maybe he was only charging you for the exact head you
require?
.......Try another shop and get a competitive quotation.......
and, oh, by the way,
are your certain that the video heads in your VCR are bad or worn? ? ?
There are lots of other faults such as back-tension, loose roller guides,
bent loading arms, etc, etc, that can cause very similar symptoms to bad or
worn heads. Have you had a real technician actually diagnose the problem??
You might be best advised to take your VCR into a shop for a "real"
evaluation so you can make an intelligent repair decision with facts instead
of internet guesses.
Regarding your previous question about factory OEM heads versus after-market
replacements...... unless it is a warranty job, most shops will use
after-market heads...... the performance is absolutely fine and the price
is much lower.... factory OEM heads can cost 2 to 3 times more than
after-market replacements with no real advantage in fit or function..
--
Best Regards,
Daniel Sofie
Electronics Supply & Repair
-------------------------------

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"William" wrote in message
...
Sam Goldwasser wrote:

It either has to be an exact manufacturer's replacement or a generic
replacement of the same model. There is no standardization of video
heads.

So if someday a repairman tells me he will use a new 6-head set to
replace the aged 4-head set, I should not believe him?

William / David:
On SOME makes and models of VCRs, a replacement 4 or 6 head upper drum will
"work" on a lower-end machine of the same manufacture that was originally
designed for 2 heads BUT only 2 heads will be used by the VCR circuitry. In
other words, the other "extra" heads are not hooked up....... but why would
you want to pay more money for a video head drum with extra heads that are
not going to be used?..... unless it was "old stock" that was sitting in
the parts bin? Maybe he was only charging you for the exact head you
require?
.......Try another shop and get a competitive quotation.......
and, oh, by the way,
are your certain that the video heads in your VCR are bad or worn? ? ?
There are lots of other faults such as back-tension, loose roller guides,
bent loading arms, etc, etc, that can cause very similar symptoms to bad or
worn heads. Have you had a real technician actually diagnose the problem??
You might be best advised to take your VCR into a shop for a "real"
evaluation so you can make an intelligent repair decision with facts instead
of internet guesses.
Regarding your previous question about factory OEM heads versus after-market
replacements...... unless it is a warranty job, most shops will use
after-market heads...... the performance is absolutely fine and the price
is much lower.... factory OEM heads can cost 2 to 3 times more than
after-market replacements with no real advantage in fit or function..
--
Best Regards,
Daniel Sofie
Electronics Supply & Repair
-------------------------------

snipped
"William" wrote in message
...
Sam Goldwasser wrote:

It either has to be an exact manufacturer's replacement or a generic
replacement of the same model. There is no standardization of video
heads.

So if someday a repairman tells me he will use a new 6-head set to
replace the aged 4-head set, I should not believe him?

William / David:
On SOME makes and models of VCRs, a replacement 4 or 6 head upper drum will
"work" on a lower-end machine of the same manufacture that was originally
designed for 2 heads BUT only 2 heads will be used by the VCR circuitry. In
other words, the other "extra" heads are not hooked up....... but why would
you want to pay more money for a video head drum with extra heads that are
not going to be used?..... unless it was "old stock" that was sitting in
the parts bin? Maybe he was only charging you for the exact head you
require?
.......Try another shop and get a competitive quotation.......
and, oh, by the way,
are your certain that the video heads in your VCR are bad or worn? ? ?
There are lots of other faults such as back-tension, loose roller guides,
bent loading arms, etc, etc, that can cause very similar symptoms to bad or
worn heads. Have you had a real technician actually diagnose the problem??
You might be best advised to take your VCR into a shop for a "real"
evaluation so you can make an intelligent repair decision with facts instead
of internet guesses.
Regarding your previous question about factory OEM heads versus after-market
replacements...... unless it is a warranty job, most shops will use
after-market heads...... the performance is absolutely fine and the price
is much lower.... factory OEM heads can cost 2 to 3 times more than
after-market replacements with no real advantage in fit or function..
--
Best Regards,
Daniel Sofie
Electronics Supply & Repair
-------------------------------


snipped:
"William" wrote in message

So if someday a repairman tells me he will use a new 6-head set to
replace the aged 4-head set, I should not believe him?

2

William / David:
On SOME makes and models of VCRs, a replacement 4 or 6 head upper drum will
"work" on a lower-end machine of the same manufacture that was originally
designed for 2 heads BUT only 2 heads will be used by the VCR circuitry. In
other words, the other "extra" heads are not hooked up....... but why would
you want to pay more money for a video head drum with extra heads that are
not going to be used?..... unless it was "old stock" that was sitting in
the parts bin? Maybe he was only charging you for the exact head you
require?
.......Try another shop and get a competitive quotation.......
and, oh, by the way,
are your certain that the video heads in your VCR are bad or worn? ? ?
There are lots of other faults such as back-tension, loose roller guides,
bent loading arms, etc, etc, that can cause very similar symptoms to bad or
worn heads. Have you had a real technician actually diagnose the problem??
You might be best advised to take your VCR into a shop for a "real"
evaluation so you can make an intelligent repair decision with facts instead
of internet guesses.
Regarding your previous question about factory OEM heads versus after-market
replacements...... unless it is a warranty job, most shops will use
after-market heads...... the performance is absolutely fine and the price
is much lower.... factory OEM heads can cost 2 to 3 times more than
after-market replacements with no real advantage in fit or function..
--
Best Regards,
Daniel Sofie
Electronics Supply & Repair
-------------------------------


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"William" wrote in message

So if someday a repairman tells me he will use a new 6-head set to
replace the aged 4-head set, I should not believe him?

2

"William" writes:

Sam Goldwasser wrote:

It either has to be an exact manufacturer's replacement or a generic
replacement of the same model. There is no standardization of video
heads.

So if someday a repairman tells me he will use a new 6-head set to
replace the aged 4-head set, I should not believe him?

At best, he will charge you extra for a 6 head drum but the other 2 heads
won't be useful.

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"William" writes:

Sam Goldwasser wrote:

It either has to be an exact manufacturer's replacement or a generic
replacement of the same model. There is no standardization of video
heads.

So if someday a repairman tells me he will use a new 6-head set to
replace the aged 4-head set, I should not believe him?

At best, he will charge you extra for a 6 head drum but the other 2 heads
won't be useful.

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Repair | Main Table of Contents: http://www.repairfaq.org/REPAIR/
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Sam Goldwasser wrote:

It either has to be an exact manufacturer's replacement or a generic
replacement of the same model. There is no standardization of video
heads.

So if someday a repairman tells me he will use a new 6-head set to
replace the aged 4-head set, I should not believe him?

"William Sangismoch" writes:

Hello,

I believe my vcr head is going to wear out soon. Before I have it
replaced, I would like to get prepared with the matter.

If a worn head needed to be replaced, is it possible to mount a new one
from a different manufacture/model?

If it's possible indeed, then how much likely will the new head perform
as well as the old one?

I have also heard about "replacement head". Is it a compatible head made
by a 3rd party manufacture? If so, is it usually cheaper?

Is it possible to replace a 4-head set with a 6-head set?

Obviously a less than informed consumer Please reach out.

It either has to be an exact manufacturer's replacement or a generic
replacement of the same model. There is no standardization of video
heads.

See the VCR repair guide for more info.

--- sam | Sci.Electronics.Repair FAQ Home Page: http://www.repairfaq.org/
Repair | Main Table of Contents: http://www.repairfaq.org/REPAIR/
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