Panasonic VHS Tape Path Alignment

Procedure using a scope to align the tape path on a Panasonic PV-V4522 VHS HiFi recorder.

[GoldSrc_]

Thank you, I had forgot how to connect the scope, I knew about the RF but I had forgot about using the switching pulse as well.
Thanks.

[jr-plkj]

actually that vcr doesn't look too bad in its design especially with the unique forward capstan and drop behind the tape pinch roller mechanism. i've always wondered if there's a way to decode the model numbers of vcrs to figure out what vcrs have that particular design vs the typical conventional type.

[kasimirhauptman]

Wow very interessting - this model looks almost identical to the JVC HR-S9600 I just bought for a lot of money in order to restore my S-VHS-C collection...While cleaning it i noticed everything inside looked cheap af. All 1 board, all the parts cheap plastic (exactly like shown in the video), no seperate power supply etc. I wonder why the HR-S9600 is recommended in so many forums ... and thanks for sharing your knowledge

[pishta]

where were the tape guides you adjusted? Check out a Funai/Brocksonic....its was 79 bucks when it was sold in 92. later ones were literally a transport on a SMD board with about 5 passives. We didnt repair them, we just gave them a new one. Polar opposite would be a JVC HR-S8000U S-VHS. That tank has about 7 layers of PCB's with hundreds of passives. you cant even see the transport when you open it. I bought it because it has adjustable Hi-Fi level meters and makes damn near perfect 20-22K .008% audio recordings.

[alanwong]

Hi there, can you show where is the screw we can adjust for tape path alignment? I cannot see any screw on the guide.

[hawleygriffon]

I guess this won't work with Beta decks as those had not autotracking until the last models produced (the SLHF2000 as I recall). Tried this on my SLHF860 and even then, it could be that the tapes are just too old. No go. So, I will try this with some wonky tapes on my JVC HRS-3910U. Also, a heads up if you are in Canada, The Source clearanced the Nexxtech desoldering braid for 96 cents. Very handy to have for these repair projects...

[jessemiller]

if i can remember, at some point another company was making the mechanical parts for panasonic, it’s not a name brand company either.. 2002 sounds pretty late so i’m guessing this wasn’t panasonic made

[speedyboishan]

Hi i have a round silver metal disc like 2 cut U's i found it inside my VCR loose but do not know where it has come off from it is attached to plastic and has a spring i am not if sure if would cause any damage not having it attached, please help as i am lost and unsure where it goes, Thanks

[shaun]

Looking at the screw heads there is no seal, so I re-aline the head and then use super glue to stop the head from going of agian .I cannot use a scope .,

[mrmagnetoscope]

I don't think these Panasonic are that cheap. They are made with cheap parts, but it's still a VCR that plays tapes and records fine.

[tewe]

Hello and thank you very much for this tutorial. I have a really wierd issue and no experience with that topic. I have an LG VCR which has a clear picture at playing older recordings. New recordings from this LG play perfect on another LG VCR, BUT NOT on the LG which recorded the tape. Recording and playing inside one recorder (the first one) shows a flickering image in the top half of the picture. I tried to adjust the alignment, but it didnˋt get better. Do you have any suggestions on what to do? Thanks a lot in advance!

[whitelion]

If you have a problem using a lightweight camera on a Steadicam why not create a weight adaptor so when it is with the camera you use the weight matches the old camera. Must have been heavy 35mm camera.

[rickgreen]

I'd like to see exactly what you are hooking the scope leads to inside the vcr.

[andysummersthxcinemaandmyc]

8:04 tape is good, its what wowed you if you saw, return of the jedi in Dolby Stereo A type, THX and the steadycam of that speeder bikes done by the guy

[pauldejesus]

what tool do you use to adjust tape alignment

[speedyboishan]

What happens if you use a plasma or hd tv to adjust the alignment hear it can get difficult a CRT TV is more reliable.

[bc]

Yh even though I have pro vcrs. This one is perfectly fine or it was perfectly fine for people with basic CRTs and weren't video junkies..

[carib]

Sir my Panasonic vcr is in standby mode it’s not powering on when we press vtr switch only the standby mode is glowing

[austinthevhsvideogamelover]

I found a vcr like this but it squeaks loud when you insert it and eject it and it eats tapes. The mode switch is bad on it i can tell.

[volkerking]

if the HF-Paket from the 2 Heads are in the near same Amplitude the Picture on both Frames will be good. That mean that a other person disaligned the Position from the Band in (left side) and from the band out side (right side).