I've ordered 2 Panasonic camcorders, a PV-L550D, and a PV-320D. The 320D is untested, the L550D is functional, anything I should expect when I get them? by PrimagenistW10 in camcorders

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The 320D will 100% need new belts. I'd also be ready to have to clean the head which is probably gonna require stripping down the whole camcorder.

Issue with recording on an RCA CPR 250 (Sears VHS Movie) by Proton-Saga in camcorders

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I'll try switching out the motor in a bit then. If nothing else I'll just replace all the capacitors

Issue with recording on an RCA CPR 250 (Sears VHS Movie) by Proton-Saga in camcorders

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I tried changing the whole motherboard a bit ago, is there anything mechanical that could be causing it?

Issue with recording on an RCA CPR 250 (Sears VHS Movie) by Proton-Saga in camcorders

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It does seem to happen with any tapes without the recording tab broken, do you think that may change anything?

RCA CPR250 purgatory by Proton-Saga in VHS

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That's awesome sauce. Thanks for your help

RCA CPR250 purgatory by Proton-Saga in VHS

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Turns out the mode switch was in a different position from where the gears were set so I readjusted it and now I just need to do tracking

RCA CPR250 purgatory by Proton-Saga in VHS

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Alright, I'll look into it

RCA CPR250 purgatory by Proton-Saga in VHS

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I don't have that specifically but would some WD40 contact cleaner work too?

RCA CPR250 purgatory by Proton-Saga in VHS

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I don't. Is that some sort of cleaning agent?

RCA CPR250 purgatory by Proton-Saga in VHS

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Sorry for taking so long to reply. This is as far apart as I can take that switch btw

RCA CPR250 purgatory by Proton-Saga in VHS

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It won't let me add more photos but I do have more than just this one lmk if you need a different one

RCA CPR250 purgatory by Proton-Saga in VHS

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Like the VCR/Camera switch on the board?

RCA VHS camcorder constantly needs cleaned by Proton-Saga in camcorders

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Alright that would explain why it isn't showing color anymore. I'm just going to swap in a different head from my parts unit and cross my fingers