Panasonic VCR Plays Back at Double-Speed Why? Fixable?

[wolf01]

Not sure where to ask this:

I have never had problems with my little-used Panasonic VCR (PV-V4524S) VHS Player/Recorder.

However, just today, tapes I have recorded at SPL speed are playing back at what appears to be SP speed.

Ideas anyone?

[Krispy Kritter]

I think you meant "SLP".

I haven't had a VCR in years. But I recall one of my units had a button on the front panel and remote where you could manually change the speed. Which would alter playback. Newer units were automatic based on how they were recorded.

[johns0]

Sounds like you have a problem with the control head not switching to slp mode and stuck in sp,if the control head is coated with tape oxides try cleaning it,if that doesn't help then it's a major issue.

Have you tried other tapes not recorded by that vcr in slp?

[october262]

Not sure where to ask this:

I have never had problems with my little-used Panasonic VCR (PV-V4524S) VHS Player/Recorder.

However, just today, tapes I have recorded at SPL speed are playing back at what appears to be SP speed.

Ideas anyone?

try going into your player's settings and look for a "factory restore" setting. or you might
try unplugging your player and waiting a few hours to see if that does any good.

[wolf01]

Don't have any idea why, but after fast winding and rewinding several times, my VCR seems to be working okay again. Thanks folks for your replies.