How exactly do you insert the tape into the adapter? Gentle, careful explanation please since I heard the product is fragile.
763956
there is a spot on the tape where you can put your thumb so you can pull the "door" down, pull that down carefully and insert the tape then push the door back up.
763957
lay the casett on a table with the arrow pointing toward you. Place you thumb on the arrof wnd drage the clear plastic window toward you. There will be some resistance just be gentle. As you pull the clear plastic open the rollers will pop out. When fully open place the small cassett in and then close the window. Go slowly and dont force anything.The clear plastic door has gears on one side to move the tape rollers so be careful
763958
Hi. Line up the slots/indentations on the sides of your vhs-c tape with the posts on the sides of the adapter. Gently push the tape down into the adapter. This will automatically open the front of your vhs-c tape and spread it out to the width of the adapter. Put it into the vcr as normal. When removing your vhs-c tape, gently push up the tape from the undeside.
763959
As any other electronic device, just don't jamb it in there. It's very easy. If I were to buy another one, I would go with the least expensive since mine only lasted for 3 conversions.
763960
I don't think that the product is fragile. I have used it to play and copy several hundred compact-VHS tapes with no problems. The key is to DO EVERYTHING SLOWLY. When you slide the clear plastic cover back to open the adapter to put in the tape, it is moving several gears and a lot is happening internally, so always slide the cover slowly but firmly. Make sure that the cover is pulled completely open, and then gently press the C-VHS tape into the adapter. As you press it down the tape cover will open, and you will feel a slight click on both sides of the tape as it fits into place. If the plastic cover will not close then the tape is not seated in the adapter completely. Then SLOWLY but firmly close the plastic cover. As you close the cover a lot of things happen. The force you provide causes all the mechanical things to happen inside the adapter, grabbing the tape in your cassette and pulling it out into the front of the adapter and getting it ready to play properly. Sometimes you may hear a sound like a gear slipping as the cassette unwinds some tape. That is normal. Once the cover is totally closed you are ready to insert the tape into the VCR and play it normally. (Hint: If the tape is very old and plays badly, sometimes fast forwarding to the end and rewinding back to the beginning will help re-tension the tape properly.) To take the tape out of the adapter, reverse the process. SLOWLY open the plastic cover, which pulls all the extra tape back into the C-VHS cassette and gets it ready to remove. Make sure the cover is totally open and the cassette won't hit it, then push the tape up and out of the adapter. There are two holes on the bottom of the adapter to make it easy to remove. Just apply gentle, even pressure to both sides and pop it up and out of the adapter. I realize this sounds like a lot to remember, but once you do it a couple of times you'll see how easy it really is. The big thing is just to move slowly to give all the gadgets inside the adapter a chance to work properly and smoothly.
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Gda, just put in the tape and slowly close it and when you are doing this, watch to see the tape move to the out egde of the adapter when closing the door. Then put it into your vhs machine. I have used this product just 2x and it works fine. It is just made (what seems to me) cheaply. So just handle with care, thats all.
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You have to be careful with the adapter, that you dont wreck tapes. Operat the mechanism slowly while installing tapes. On rewind toward end had a tendence to bind. I used it succesfully most of time. I also have a battery oper one. They work better. Check Radio Shack. They have a nice batt operated for $24.00
2009669
huh, I have never had that problem. I am thinking though that you may have gotten a bad batch or something. How many different times have you used the tape? If only once then I do not know. But if you keep using the same tape and taking it off and putting it back on, it would do that. If its the latter, start over. The tape is just worn out. If it is neither I suggest getting another tape roll and putting it in. That should do it. Good luck!
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I'd like that my answer be helpful, but I'll have to tell you that I bought this Adapter in error! The V's were OK, the mA's were OK, too; but I forgot everything about the plug tip, which was not the one needed! (Although it was my mistake, I've noticed that Adapter vendors don't pay too much attention to the tips! Hence, my [our] mistakes!) The vendor told me "no remorse", and I accepted it! - On the other hand, the Adapter looked all right to me, but I ignore its effectiveness! Henfry,
1022978
I used normal double sided tape that you can buy at office supply store. I just needed more than they sent. It worked.
421982
Did you use the adapter it came with? It is in a separated plastic bag. . I almost threw mine out not seeing it..
1666034
You need to push the adapter deeper into the bag or go to the hardware store and buy a small hose clamp, mine worked okay.
1543178
Pull it apart, solder, put it together (check for breaks in 3.5mm cord...replace accordingly)
1080105
The connector was not tightly touched. When you install it, it may become loose. We heard from other customers that they used a sticking tape to stablize the connectors.
1548768
One of mine became stuck on the lens and I worked it loose using slow but firm pressure. With the lens still attached to the adapter, you might have a little more leverage. A camera repair person might anchor the camera in a vice and dislodge the adapter with a screw driver and hammer...but VERY, VERY carefully. It's not something I would try unless you are really comfortable around tools. Wish I could be of more help.
1833112
I used some electrical tape. Considering how it is a cheap Chinese product. Doubt it.
1934235
Yes. It took my husband who is an electrical engineer several hours to replace this correctly as the tape was quite tricky. He says: note to self. Work slowly and carefully to be successful. And he says, he won't tell how he knows; lesson learned hard way. :-)). Good luck. Hope this helps
1358844
I did not experience the same problem. I'm not sure it matters but I used my adapter in a very cold climate (so there was no chance of expansion of the adapter) and have yet to use it in warm/hot climates where expansion may be possible. Not sure this answer helps or not!
853333
no there isn't i had too look up on youtube. the ac adapter case gets broken in the process unless you use a feat gun. nothing some tape, or in my case a 12 inch zip tie won't fix.
1319113
Hi Tom, After researching the availability for an adapter for the Encore Cassette Converter, we also recommend that you take the converter with you to Radio Shack or a similar retailer. They would be able to help you locate an adapter that will work with the product. Please let us know if you need further assistance. Thanks!
2121265
I bought two. One of the two was a bad one. I contacted the seller and got a replacement. Both work well now. I think any car with a tape choice will work. It is nothing special of this cassette adapter.
888292
I remember this happened to me, too. what I did was to pull out as far as I can then cut the tape off and snapped it in to replace the old one. It got to be a better way to handle it but I couldn't find instruction any about it so that how i did it.