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TVFactFan · 04-06-2008, 02:43 PM

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

Chelsea · 04-06-2008, 03:17 PM

Make sure the little record tab on the tape

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.

Stormtracker TF · 04-06-2008, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Seth

Make sure the little record tab on the tape

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.

TVFactFan · 04-06-2008, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Seth

Make sure the little record tab on the tape

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

Furienna · 04-06-2008, 07:08 PM

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

Ireneparalegal · 04-07-2008, 06:31 PM

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.

Buffyboy323 · 04-07-2008, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

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.

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...

TVFactFan · 04-07-2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Buffyboy323

Solomon, I believe it's a dying issue.

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

snl 70s show fan · 04-07-2008, 11:30 PM

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

Buffyboy323 · 04-07-2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

I have used it everyday since jan of 2003-lol

Yep - definitely a dying issue!

Buffyboy323 · 04-07-2008, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by snl 70s show fan

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!

Furienna · 04-08-2008, 08:37 AM

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

TVFactFan · 04-08-2008, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Furienna

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

Courtnee · 04-08-2008, 11:54 AM

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

Brieannas21 · 04-08-2008, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Courtnee

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.

04-06-2008, 02:43 PM	#1
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04-08-2008, 11:54 AM	#14
Courtnee MAN VS SAMMICH. Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,413	Just get a DVR to record your shows and burn them to discs.
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04-06-2008, 07:08 PM	#5
Furienna Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Oct 22, 2006 Location: Örnsköldsvik, Sweden Posts: 6,280	I had problems with my VCR too today. I had to clean it to make it work again.

04-07-2008, 11:30 PM	#9
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04-08-2008, 08:37 AM	#12
Furienna Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Oct 22, 2006 Location: Örnsköldsvik, Sweden Posts: 6,280	Salomon, I think you and I have something in common. We both have to buy a new VCR quickly, before they stop making them.