things you can check

In the export to tape box, disable “assemble at timecode”.

Click in the timeline window and hit your “\” (backslash) key to view the whole timeline. Check that your first clip is located at 00:00.

Also check that you haven’t set the “in” marker to 19:58. (Marker, Set Sequence marker, in)

When recording back to tape you should remember to wind the tape out a little to avoid the “starting” area of the tape. You could then write “assemble at timecode” 00:30 for example.

DrGonzo