JVC HR-D120EK top of image tearing?
 

Hello, I recently bought this VCR on an ebay auction as fully working, as it turns out, it is not. I replaced the head so my problem is definetly not that. i notice that if i push down the backtensioner with my finger the image fixes itsself, but the tape stops due to the felt strip generating too much friction. I show all this in the attached video.
Thanks - Jakub

https://youtu.be/6fJpur3-9Ww?si=apV7k9gqGTtVpKGE

eBay is full is idiot and liar sellers, nothing is ever actually tested or working. Just return it.

I already got a partial refund as i didnt want to mess around with sending it, so i got the unit for almost free (10gbp). I have also already invested money into it as i have replaced the head.

Good luck with that.

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