[newgen2005]

I have just had my video repaired (diode in PSU replaced due to power cut)
Now when I play any tape it doesn't track, the picture remains stable for around 2 seconds then tries to auto track!!! I have tried several tapes and they all do it. I have lost the owners manual so im not sure how to adjust the tracking myself. Should I take it back to the shop?, it worked fine before the power cut.


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[GaryB]

The normal way to switch auto-tracking on is to press both tracking buttons at the same time.

[Gavtech]

Originally Posted by newgen2005

Should I take it back to the shop?, it worked fine before the power cut.


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I think you should return it... if you are quite sure It tracked OK before, but does not now.

If possible, take a known good self-recorded tape with the machine to demonstrate.

[newgen2005]

Originally Posted by Gavtech

I think you should return it... if you are quite sure It tracked OK before, but does not now.

If possible, take a known good self-recorded tape with the machine to demonstrate.

Update:

I took it back to the shop, turns out the guy who fixed forgot to re-connect the tracking cable!!!!!!! (whatever that is!!!!)

[GaryB]

Originally Posted by newgen2005

Update:

I took it back to the shop, turns out the guy who fixed forgot to re-connect the tracking cable!!!!!!! (whatever that is!!!!)

Probably the cable from the Audio/Control head. Without that, the servo won't have any control pulses from the tape to lock onto. They work a bit like the sprocket holes on a film and lock the playback electronics to the signal on the tape.

[newgen2005]

Originally Posted by GaryB

Probably the cable from the Audio/Control head. Without that, the servo won't have any control pulses from the tape to lock onto. They work a bit like the sprocket holes on a film and lock the playback electronics to the signal on the tape.

Yes that's right he said the Audio/Control was not connected, thanks for explaining that GaryB. I paid £37.50 to have the diode replaced and had to run it back to the shop to get them to put the Audio/Control right, but it's all OK now some I'm happy.

Thanks for all your help guys, great forum