VHS tapes recorded on a different vcr

[broadway]

I have about 30-40 tapes that were recorded on a vcr I no longer have. My Panasonic vcr plays them okay but sometimes has slight trouble tracking.

I already have the AVT-8710 TBC which I haven't used. Will putting the TBC between my vcr and the DVD recorder correct the problem? or do I need a better vcr?

[lordsmurf]

TBC does not fix tracking errors. You need a better VCR. Sharp VHS VCRs are great at tracking difficult tapes.

[broadway]

which current Sharp VCR would you recommend?

also, is this normal that a tape played on a different vcr doesn't play as well as on the one it was recorded on?

[lordsmurf]

which current Sharp VCR would you recommend?

also, is this normal that a tape played on a different vcr doesn't play as well as on the one it was recorded on?

Absolutely normal.

Any SHARP tends to work well.

[broadway]

wow!

Sharp's website doesn't even list current vcr models anymore

what I am finding for sale on websites look like they're remaining stock.

interesting!

[lordsmurf]

I have a SHARP from 1998 or so, and then a Admiral-branded SHARP from the same time. This was discussed in a recent thread.

I use it when my JVC's add errors or won't track.