Originally Posted by Doc Fiberglass
Originally Posted by Jim_Lusk
There is a signal on the tape that dictates playback speed at the speed it was recorded at. I don't know the layout on the tape itself, but the circuitry on the VCR may be the malfunction. Try another machine.


Thx JL ... it HAS to be something like that ! ... I’ve never gotten a straight answer out of even local repair shops ... asking for a friend !

Can it be just a really extensive cleaning of the tape travel ?


Maybe, but I think it's a circuit problem. Brand new VCRs are available on Amazon, but aren't cheap...