When a VCR plays a tape with no problem but SHUTS OFF when you hit the RECORD button

is that a DIRTY ISSUE or a DYING ISSUE

Make sure the little record tab on the tape http://www.cybercollege.com/m/small_vhs_tab.jpg is in tact and not damaged in any way. I seem to remember my VCR doing the same thing when that little tab was broken off.

Make sure the little record tab on the tape http://www.cybercollege.com/m/small_vhs_tab.jpg is in tact and not damaged in any way. I seem to remember my VCR doing the same thing when that little tab was broken off.
My VCR also did that.

Make sure the little record tab on the tape http://www.cybercollege.com/m/small_vhs_tab.jpg is in tact and not damaged in any way. I seem to remember my VCR doing the same thing when that little tab was broken off.


It does that with any tape I put in. Plays with no problem but when hitting the record button it shuts off

I had problems with my VCR too today. I had to clean it to make it work again.

I think the VCR is either dirty (the heads might be dirty) or it is on its last leg. I used to occassionally clean the heads by using q-tips and alcohol. I would use a pair of scissors to reach the heads and clean them. But I know when it didn't want to record anymore, that it was no longer working.

When a VCR plays a tape with no problem but SHUTS OFF when you hit the RECORD button

is that a DIRTY ISSUE or a DYING ISSUE
Solomon, I believe it's a dying issue. :lol:

I had the same problem a few years back. It shut off every time I tried to record something. It also shut off when I would press play - without pressing stop first. And it also shut off when I would rewind it. Your better off just buying a new one. You'll be able to find a decent one for $25-$30. You can also try setting the timer when you want to record something. Maybe it won't turn off when you do that...

Solomon, I believe it's a dying issue. :lol:

I had the same problem a few years back. It shut off every time I tried to record something. It also shut off when I would press play - without pressing stop first. And it also shut off when I would rewind it. Your better off just buying a new one. You'll be able to find a decent one for $25-$30. You can also try setting the timer when you want to record something. Maybe it won't turn off when you do that...


I have used it everyday since jan of 2003-lol

mine did that last year right before it died on me and i had to replace it

I have used it everyday since jan of 2003-lol
:rofl:

Yep - definitely a dying issue!

mine did that last year right before it died on me and i had to replace it
SEE Solomon? - It's time to get a new one. The ladies of "The View" killed your VCR!

Salomon, I think you and I have something in common. We both have to buy a new VCR quickly, before they stop making them.

Salomon, I think you and I have something in common. We both have to buy a new VCR quickly, before they stop making them.


The sad part is the only type of VCR you can buy right now is the one that is the combined with a DVD Recorder or DVD Player

which means I will have to shell out about $120 next week

Just get a DVR to record your shows and burn them to discs.

Just get a DVR to record your shows and burn them to discs.


Exactly it's just like a VCR, I use my DVR just about every day to record things.

Things happen for a reason Solomon. The VCR Gods are telling you it is now time to buy a DVR. I have DVD recorder. The times are changing.

Well, if something's not broken, why fix it? As good as DVD is, I also like the old VCR technology. If you want to save shows or movies for years to come, DVD is good enough. But I still prefer VCR, when it comes to daily use. It's not easy to empty a DVD, but it's easy to tape over something on a video tape.

The sad part is the only type of VCR you can buy right now is the one that is the combined with a DVD Recorder or DVD Player

which means I will have to shell out about $120 next week


You need not pay so much for a vcr/dvd combo. Sears.com has one now for 69.99 I have seen them in the SUnday fliers on sale for 59.99

(the ones where the dvd records are significantly more.)

Solomon, Why not check out your local Goodwill and see if they have any vcr's. I picked up a really nice Sony Hi-Fi with remote for only $10 and it works perfectly. Many people are donating their vcr's to Goodwill and other thrifts stores and you should be able to get one for a reasonable price.

Well, if something's not broken, why fix it? As good as DVD is, I also like the old VCR technology. If you want to save shows or movies for years to come, DVD is good enough. But I still prefer VCR, when it comes to daily use. It's not easy to empty a DVD, but it's easy to tape over something on a video tape.
Well actually, the VCR is broken... LOL

I meant the entire technology, not just Salomon's VCR.

Just get a DVR to record your shows and burn them to discs.


I dont have the equipment to BURN

The decision has been made, I will be purchasing a DVD recorder/VHS Combo next Tuesday.

The decision has been made, I will be purchasing a DVD recorder/VHS Combo next Tuesday.

Cool but make sure the names Emerson, Magnavox or Philips aren't on it.

The decision has been made, I will be purchasing a DVD recorder/VHS Combo next Tuesday.


Buy a DVD recorder, they are very reasonable now since there's not a lot of people buying VCR's anymore.

Cool but make sure the names Emerson, Magnavox or Philips aren't on it.


Thanks for the note, just jotted it down

Buy a DVD recorder, they are very reasonable now since there's not a lot of people buying VCR's anymore.


I still have to convert my stuff to DVD and finished up some trades that was put on freeze due to the sudden death of my VCR

Thanks for the note, just jotted it down


I have a Philips DVD recorder and I haven't had any problems with it, I've had it for almost 2 years. It works great, I use it 4 times a week recording things.

You will enjoy having the DVD recorder Solomon. Time to upgrade.

I'll sell you an almost brand new Panasonic VCR. Seriously. I bought it and barely used it because it doesn't have LP speed.

You will enjoy having the DVD recorder Solomon. Time to upgrade.
Solomon, I welcome you to April 2008. :wave:

Solomon, I welcome you to April 2008. :wave:


1988, what a beautiful year, DAMM


LOL

1988, what a beautiful year, DAMM


LOL


Ain't that the truth. '86 was even better.

Ain't that the truth. '86 was even better.


What do a YOUNGSTER like you know about 1986???????????????????????????????-lol

What do a YOUNGSTER like you know about 1986???????????????????????????????-lol


Hey Now, you're not that much older than me. And plus Kindergarten was the life :lol:

Cool but make sure the names Emerson, Magnavox or Philips aren't on it.esp. emerson i had nothing but problems with an emerson vcr that i had it ate at least 6 of my tapes before i consigned that thing to the junk pile

1988, what a beautiful year, DAMM


LOL
LOL! 1988 was a beautiful year, seeing as how it was the year I was born in and all! :D

LOL! 1988 was a beautiful year, seeing as how it was the year I was born in and all! :D



LOL

LOL
Let us know how your shopping for the DVD/VCR recorder goes - I expect you'll probably be posting questions about that too! ;)

Let us know how your shopping for the DVD/VCR recorder goes - I expect you'll probably be posting questions about that too! ;)


Yeah I most likely will

The user's manual for my DVD recorder/player gives me a headache. :crazy: I just figured out certain things on my own.

User's manuals just make me confused. I rather figure out things by myself too.

By the way, bad news, guys! My VCR kicked the bucket tonight. There's not a sign of life left in it. :(

esp. emerson i had nothing but problems with an emerson vcr that i had it ate at least 6 of my tapes before i consigned that thing to the junk pile

Correct, Emerson vcr's are notorious for eating tapes, I've also gone through that experience as well. I got an Emerson dvd recorder 3 years ago for Christmas and that darn thing wouldn't allow me to record anything. If I tried to record a program off tv, I got an error message telling me that it was copyrighted. I even got one if I tried to dub something off a vhs tape that I'd recorded off the tv. I figured I would get the message if I tried to copy any commercial tapes or dvd's but it was that way no matter what I tried to copy. That thing went back to Wal-Mart and I wound up getting a Pioneer instead.

Correct, Emerson vcr's are notorious for eating tapes, I've also gone through that experience as well. I got an Emerson dvd recorder 3 years ago for Christmas and that darn thing wouldn't allow me to record anything. If I tried to record a program off tv, I got an error message telling me that it was copyrighted. I even got one if I tried to dub something off a vhs tape that I'd recorded off the tv. I figured I would get the message if I tried to copy any commercial tapes or dvd's but it was that way no matter what I tried to copy. That thing went back to Wal-Mart and I wound up getting a Pioneer instead.


I don't think no VCR or DVD players should be purchased from Walmart or Kmart