Panasonic top-loader VCR Issues

[redk9258]

Maybe the video heads are clogged? I believe there are different ones for different speeds. Try cleaning with alcohol on a folded piece of paper. Do not use any up / down motion. Just rotate the drum while holding the paper against the drum.

[vortalexfan]

Originally Posted by redk9258

Maybe the video heads are clogged? I believe there are different ones for different speeds. Try cleaning with alcohol on a folded piece of paper. Do not use any up / down motion. Just rotate the drum while holding the paper against the drum.

I didn't think about that, and actually I did try cleaning the heads, but I used cotton swabs which I realize now was a no-no I'll try and and go back over the heads with paper and alcohol.