VCR Noise problems? (1 Viewer)

[DeathStar1]

Sorry I can't get much more specific than this, but it seems as if after two years, my VCR's start to develop a high pitched ringing noise whenever tape playback happens, never during recording. If needed, I can try and record a sound sample of this noise to try and help identify it.
If anyone knows what I'm trying to describe, LMK, and here's hoping it's an easy fix .
Thanks!

 

[Wayne A. Pflughaupt]

Hi Neal,

I’ve never heard of a hi-fi VCR doing this. Is this an old VCR? They had linear audio tracks that were very prone to this ringing noise.

If your VCR is late-model then I suspect it has a problem that will probably require a trip to the shop.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[DeathStar1]

Nope, I'd say it's barley 3 years old..

 

[Wayne A. Pflughaupt]

Is it a stereo VCR?

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[DeathStar1]

Yep, 4 Head Hi-Fi Stereo VCR from Panasonic.

 

[Wayne A. Pflughaupt]

Just thought of something – don’t know why I didn’t think of it before.

Go into the menu and look for an “audio monitor” setting. The options should be something like “Hi-fi,” Normal,” and “Mix.” Make sure it is set to “Hi-fi.” The “Normal” setting engages the linear tracks, which (as I mentioned) are prone to make this kind of noise.

(The “Mix” setting engages both options simultaneously and does some really weird stuff.)

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt