Sony Hi8 Video8 camcorder tape path alignment - archive distorted videos

I had 20+ years old family videos recorded on ancient mis-aligned Sony camcorder which I do not own anymore. I adjusted roller guides on another camcorder to get good picture and sound and archive the videos.

[@ahmedsa8461]

Hi there! Out of the blue, a vertical line on the left side of my Sony DSR pd170 screen has shown up with cut in sound every single second

[@zadzwon112]

I am unable to help here as I have not worked on this model. I would start with checking connection between screen and pcb. Next I would go through service manual to find out about parts responsible for image and power supply to the screen and if they relate in any way to sound path.

[@leschen9725]

Thank you！
My video8 device may have the same problem.

[@InsideOutElectronics]

Thank you for the video, I have Vido8 deck to alight.
Did you adjusted both IN and OUT rollers to the same height or just IN roller ?
What was you process of adjusting ?
Thank you

[@leschen9725]

Make the tilt angle of the tape consistent with the video head. Height needs to be different on both sides.

[@zadzwon112]

It was hit and miss process. I started with 'in' roller to obtain sound and a picture. I tried to set its position in the middle between points where there was loss of signal. Then I played with the 'out' roller to get best image possible. Then again in roller, out roller until I was happy. I hope it makes sense.

[@InsideOutElectronics]

@@zadzwon112 Thank you! Did you screw in tiny retaining screw every time you adjusted the roller? Because I see that in my case rollers spin on their own under the force of tape.

[@zadzwon112]

@@InsideOutElectronics I suggest not to touch the retaining screws. It is still possible to make adjustments easily with them in their original position/tension.The only situation to make this screws loose is when you want to remove the guide completely.