Did you test that it plays tapes normally?
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My use of this model included: VH8 cassette - play and record from VH8 to Memory Stick. The recording to memory stick was primarily frames from the VH8. I recorded from VHS format, played on VCR to VH8 cassette in the Camcorder. I recorded to VH8 and then recorded to VHS, using VCR. I played VH8 cassette in the camcorder: viewing with the screen on the Camcorder and on a TV, using a VCR connected to both. All functions described in the manual, in terms of recording and viewing capability were successfully accomplished.
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Absolutely it should play your video 8/8mm tapes just fine. The standard IS the standard. I have multiple units of both Sony and Hitachi versions of this model, which I've used for several years in my Executiuve media communication training and video production business. Great stuff! So enjoy!!
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It's not in the vinicity of me, but I remember it has such a function. It can do anything a normal recorder can do. Ask others to make sure plz!
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Not that I know about. It plays through a computer's sound card. I'm surprised at the sound quality this little gadgets has. You have to treat the recorded material as a file so the content can be erased.
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i do not know what format it records in but it plays most commonly used mp, wav, avi.
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No. I have one that doesn't. It could be that when the cassette was recorded the sound was turned too loud. I have some cassettes like that.
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I have had the same question after buying it, I can barley hear the playback, Which is why i dont use it anymore
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No it does not play cassette tapes, but play micro sd card where you store your music or books.
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Hello......Yes, this plays cassettes too...I also have a large collection of them that I don't want to give up, so this fits the bill!
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I've tested it on several sound-playing apps on the unit, and none of them play FLACs. However, it may be that I simply don't have the proper application.
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No,i can't play the video,it plays only the sound of my records,but,non any image
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No, I believe it only plays them in the order that you have them on your storage device (card, thumbdrive). That has been my experience.
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You are so right. I did not realize this until i went to play back what i had just recorded and discovered it was not there. That's when i realized i had reached the end of the tape without knowing. If you get an answer to your question please let me know. I assumed it was a flaw in the design i had to live with. More power to you at least you asked the question. Good luck ~Kindly~Renate
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I tried couple of times,it acts like is recording like the countdown and REC mode on display , but when you want to replay what you recorded said " error format " or something like that.
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You can listen, but I purchased it to play tapes through my car radio, and you can also play back what's on to tapes on record on your PC. As far as I can tell, the only thing you can NOT do is record onto blank tapes on this unit. Unit works very well for the price. Includes cables.
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it only plays a certain format video. You can look up on youtube someone teaching this.
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It does play vcr tapes. I haven't played any DVDs on it yet so I can't say if it does or not