Mini DV tapes
Mini DV tapes can become damaged due to normal wear and tear or faulty equipment. Because the tape is so thin and delicate, it's very easy for it to become twisted. One twist can cause the tape to feed improperly and tangle. If you are comfortable handling it, a little cellophane tape and a razor blade can get your Mini DV tape back in shape.
Instructions
1. Flip up the door on the front of the Mini DV cartridge. This will expose the tape.
2. Cut a piece of cellophane tape that matches the width of the DV tape. Splice the broken DV tape back together with the cellophane tape and rewind.
3. Cut out shredded or wrinkled DV tape. Make sure to cut at a 45-degree angle with a razor blade. Splice the clean tape back together and rewind.
4. Try a local or online video and repair shop if the tape is too mangled for you to fix. Such a repair will require a professional's expertise and equipment. Pacific Video Repair will repair damaged Mini DV tapes for $20 and back-up tape to DVD for an additional $12.95.
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