I have a Symphonic VCR/DVD that plays tapes great but when recording a TV show the picture rolls constantly. When I play a tape that has been recorded on a different VCR it plays the tape great. Does anyone know how to fix it or what the problem is?
If this is a cable ready tv., reset the channels. I think and believe me, I don't have any idea what I'm talking about, that the channel is not quite set and it can't record the channel. I think this happened to me once and my techno geek son told me what to do.
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11/12/2008
You can get head cleaners and that usually fixes it. However, you can now get combo dvd and vcr players for about 45.00 at Walmart.
On the tv/vcr control, you can play a tape you know is good and fix the tracking my generally pushing the up or down arrow that works for the channel.
Good luck!
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11/11/2008
My husband the electronics whiz says that there is something wrong in the recording circuitry that will have to be fixed by a service center, and that most likely it would cost as much to fix as it would to buy a new one. If it were something only wrong with the tracking it would roll on playback. Good luck!
Susan in Omaha
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11/11/2008
Have you tried their website for FAQ-- or called to talk to a customer service person. I called and had some help with a DVD player, and it helped correct the problem.