This unit plays tapes just fine. The problem is when trying to record. Play back of recorded material has colored bars running through the picture and audio is from previous recording. Does this ring a bell with anyone out their that had/has a similar problem TIA Neil TV Doc TV Doctors 108 W. Main St. Monroe,Wa. 98272 360-794-6469 ------------------------------------------ To REMOVE your email address, click here: http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html To CHANGE your email address, click here: http://www.tech-assist.org/change.html ------------------------------------------ ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** Submit Repair Tips here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/