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Topic: GS 1200 RECORDING TROUBLE
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Robert Aragon
Master Film Handler
Posts: 264
From: Santa Fe
Registered: Mar 2004
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posted July 23, 2005 05:27 PM
i just picked up a GS1200 from a fellow collector, turns out he NEVER recorded on it, simply watched his films. it was purchased in the 80's. When i recieved it, i recorded a couple of features...AMAZING SOUND! But, i noticed LOTS of static coming from speakers, WHEN shutting OFF or even when i rewind...i "demagnetized" the heads...but static still there. NOW, after only recording 4 features..turns out after i record and play back, turns out, IT DIDNT RECORD AT ALL...original track still there, DOESNT happen all the time...if I re-record over and over again, it'll eventually take. But, frankly, i dont want to simply record,only to hope it's the one time THAT worked. ANY IDEAS what to do? the trouble is on BOTH tracks, not one or the other. Is it the recording capacitor Trouble? One other thing, perhaps a clue to the problem,A couple times, I start a new reel, and NO TRACK, just the hiss of the speaker, I STOP the running of the film, and start again, then ..THERE IS THE SOUNDtrack.....any help, thanks, Plus anyone know of anyone who repairs these in the Los Angeles area? I am befuddled,confused but, i feel like selling my super 8 stuff and purchasing a digital system...I LOVE film, BUT, problem after problem,I have lost my patience..what to do? what to do? rob
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