How to repair the "snowy" section of my VHS tape? ?

Hi Felecia , this is an age old problem with V.H.S. tapes , connect the machine direct to a t.v or monitor if the picture is still snowy then the video heads are dirty and need cleaning , this is usualy caused by putting video`s that are cold into a warm machine or visa versa , to cure the problem take the cover off of the video machine , put in an old video tape and put it on play , you will notice the tape is moved up to the rotating drum called the video head , this drum has two or more tiny black heads built into the side of the drum , you will notice the tape going aroud the drum while the drum is spinning , place a cigarette paper between the tape and the drum and let it go round with the drum , do this at least two times , then try a good video , if it works replace the cover and try recording again . hope this helps DO NOT touch the heads with your fingers as they are very delicate .

jim
January 2010