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Philips VR 550 VCR

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Hello,
unable to bring myself to throw away my video tapes, I just took out my Philips tape recorder. After several attempts to play with different (original) recordings, the image skips and the sound is barely audible. However, when I switch to fast forward, the image (in black and white) appears less distorted,
which is not normal. Before removing the cover to dig deeper into my investigations, some advice would be very helpful! Thank you for your assistance.

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    Andy31200 Posted messages 26918 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   12 206
     
    Hello,
    Here is a tutorial for a cleaner that is more effective than a cassette:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7we2kgtCOY

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    1. debrest Posted messages 372 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   4
       
      super ! thank you for the tutorial, after a thorough cleaning and a lot of patience the result is perfect thanks Andy31200
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    2. Andy31200 Posted messages 26918 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   12 206
       
      But you're welcome, and did you solve the problem?
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    3. debrest Posted messages 372 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   4
       
      It works perfectly, I have a Philips VR418 that will undergo the same cleaning operation!
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    4. Andy31200 Posted messages 26918 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   12 206
       
      Super, so the question goes green... ;)
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  2. Papounet17000 Posted messages 26460 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   9 895
     
    Hi,

    Buy a cleaning cassette like this one so that the playback/recording heads can be clean.
    Over time, there must have been dust that got stuck on them.
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  3. debrest Posted messages 372 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   4
     
    Hello Daddy

    After two runs of the cleaning tape, I have sound but the picture is distorted, or the screen goes blue (no image). I'm going to need to open the beast for a more serious examination; I've changed the Scart cable, so nothing on that front. I'm waiting for some advice!
    Thanks, best regards.
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    1. debrest Posted messages 372 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   4
       
      a small detail that may be important, the PWR symbol appears on the recorder
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  4. MPMP10 Posted messages 47586 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   19 087
     
    Hello,
    It is possible that the tape heads are worn out, but we must also consider that magnetic tapes degrade over time...

    Otherwise, before playing a cassette (that hasn't been used for a long time), it's advisable to fast-forward and then rewind quickly to tension the tape; otherwise, there is a risk of breaking the magnetic tape (this is mentioned in the manual). This procedure may slightly improve the quality in playback mode...

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    1. Andy31200 Posted messages 26918 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   12 206
       
      And there are companies that dust off and clean cassette tapes.
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    2. debrest Posted messages 372 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   4
       
      All reviews are to be taken and re-evaluating the tape is also a technique that I remember
      thank you MPMP10
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      1. MPMP10 Posted messages 47586 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   19 087 > debrest Posted messages 372 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention  
         
        You're welcome...
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