--- You wrote: If by 'baking' you mean fast forwarding to the end, then rewinding to get it to run more smoothly, yes, any tape-based system will benefit from that,e specially if it's sat for a long time.
If not, try that. That's an old old videotape trick (as in 2" reel-to-reel video tape 'old' trick) --- end of quote --- Yep, I got out my old 8mm tape winder to save wear on the camcorder. I'll exercise the tape a few times and see if it helps. But baking literally means heating the tape to 120 degrees for ten hours or so. It's actually a process patented by Ampex for recovering old tapes that screech and moan. I just don't know if it is safe or effective on 8mm video tape. I may find out pretty soon on my own. Here's a url, if you are dubious: http://beradio.com/notebook/radio_baking_magnetic_recording_2/ Rich -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
