Thursday, July 31, 2008

How to Adjust VCR Tracking

The weakest link in any VCR is the tape you just inserted into it. That Disney classic you picked up at the rental store may have been played 100 times (and that's just your kids). As the tape stretches with use, the picture gets distorted. Time to adjust the tracking.



Step1
Look on the front of the VCR for a tracking knob.


Step2
While the tape is playing, turn the knob to the left to see if the picture improves. If it does, leave it there.


Step3
If turning the knob to the left doesn't work, try turning it to the right to improve the picture.


Step4
When you're finished watching the video, return the knob to the central (neutral) position.

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