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Oh, I also picked up another one of these HR-D470 VCRs. It was as-is / untested. That usually means that it has problems or is FUBAR. Well I plugged it in and it powered up. I cleaned the tape path and popped a tape in that I don't care about and hit play. The VU meters started dancing and the Hi Fi indicator was on. I thought to myself surely this doesn't actually work. I connected it to my capture card and it has a beautiful picture. I was shocked. Everything seems to work with one exception. The tracking control does not seem to have any affect at all. It seems to track most tapes well without needing to be adjusted but I am really curious why the control doesn't work. I hate the idea of taking the front panel apart because it's a real PITA to get back together..especially those two ribbon cables. Although I am getting better at getting those seated now.
Anyone have any ideas as to why the tracking control doesn't work?
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