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VCR: My vcr combo dvd player when I load vrc tapes I get error 2 or 4

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:09:01 -0700

My Sylvania vcr combo dvd player when I load vrc tapes I get error 2 or 4 sometimes

⟐ Commented March 09, 2026 at 12:09 MST

VCR: Why is the sound not working on my VCR/DVD combo?

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:11:58 -0700

I recently got a VCR/DVD combo and the audio doesn’t work. I’ve cleaned the inputs with alcohol, but that didn’t work. The picture works for it, and the dvd part works perfectly. I plan on getting a cleaning vhs, but want to know if there’s any other ideas. Model: Philips DVD/VCR DVP3340V/17

⟐ Commented March 07, 2026 at 18:11 MST

VCR: VCR won't accept all tapes.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:05:16 -0700

Hi.

I recently started digitizing my old vhs tapes, and i notice curious thing where my VCR won't accept all the tapes.
It takes them in, nothing starts running, and second or two spits it right out.
This won't happen with all tapes, maybe 1 out of every 20 or so, and all thous others play normally, takes in, plays, out, no issues.

I have a fate memory if restoring that small plastic cap was on issue (one that determine when ever or not vhs can be record or not), because sometimes putting a tape in there seem to work but i don't know.

If anyone can help me with this one, i would be grateful.

⟐ Commented March 05, 2026 at 10:05 MST

VCR: VCR player keeps stopping and not feeding tape through properly

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 01:13:30 -0700

Hey guys, my LG VCR keeps stopping after a few seconds of playback. I opened it up and checked to see what was going on and found after a few seconds it stops feeding the tape through the roller on the right.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/17aB6pR7...

Does anyone know what I need to adjust?

⟐ Answer edited February 03, 2026 at 1:13 MST

VCR: Magnavox DV225MA won't play vcr tapesor when it does there is no video

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:51:38 -0700

When plugged in, the unit powers on automatically and won't power off. The play and rec led's on the vcr side are lit, as well as both vcr and dvd led's above the source button. VCR won't load a tape. DVD will load and play, but won't respond to the remote. VCR did load once and did play, but had no video output.

⟐ Answer accepted January 27, 2026 at 10:51 MST

VCR: VCR wont pick up signal from remote.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 23:27:24 -0700

Memorex MVR4040A VCR records and plays. Remote works but will not program VCR. Cannot set clock, set tape speed or set timer recording, clock just flashing 12:00.

⟐ Answered December 22, 2025 at 23:27 MST

VCR: F60 error on Panasonic DVD recorder

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 16:47:25 -0700

I have a Panasonic DMR-ES40V VCR/DVD Recorder that suddenly will not start up. After the 000000's finish cycling when I plug it in, it gives a F60 error code and won't do anything else. No power light, no fan noise, etc. I have tried the reset options in the user manual, to no avail. Googling the issue seems to point to a video issue, but no one can tell me specifically what. If anyone can help me isolate the problem, I will appreciate it. Thanks.

⟐ Commented December 21, 2025 at 16:47 MST

VCR: VHS DVD HDD Combo Recorder Not turning on

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:26:24 -0700

Hello, is anybody available to potentially give me some repair advice? I'm trying to digitise old family movies before tape rot sets in.

I'm trying to fix a VHS DVD HDD Combo. Plugged it in last night and shone no signs of life. The VHS part of it hadn't worked for a while so I have another VHS player I plugged in as well as a small TV. It's not the wall socket or the extension.

Replaced the fuse with one from a working device to confirm the issue isn't the fuse (I'm located in the UK). I don't know what else to try or where to go.

Alessandra

⟐ Commented December 18, 2025 at 7:26 MST

Samsung VR4607: Philips vr 475 VCR no picture and no sound

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:03:31 -0700

Recently purchased. Hooked it up with a scart, and got some signal (tape time and other text). All the mechanics work fine except there’s no picture nor sound on any tape. Tried cleaning the head and everything else twice and got picture and sound but very distorted. Tried tracking the picture to get better quality but then after I replaced the tape inside I inevitably lost everything. When I start any tape for a split second there’s some picture and sound and then all the same. So it’s not a problem of the cable as I see text on the tv, I tried cleaning the head a lot. It’s not the problem of the tape as I tried many when there’s confirmed video and I saw video earlier. I don’t know what to do anymore please help

⟐ Answered December 09, 2025 at 4:03 MST

VCR: Dištančna podložka pre VCR Sanyo VHR-3100EE

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:56:32 -0700

Dobrý deň potreboval by som dištančnú podložku pod pravú cievku na VCR Sanyo VHR-3100EE s vonkajším priemerom 6mm s vnútorným priemerom 3,1mm a hrúbkou 0,25/0,5mm kde by som ju zohnal prosím poradte mi aj nejaké fóra

Translation Slovak - English

Spacer pad for Sanyo VHR-3100EE VCR

Hello, I need a spacer pad for the right reel on a Sanyo VHR-3100EE VCR with an outer diameter of 6 mm, an inner diameter of 3.1 mm, and a thickness of 0.25/0.5 mm. Where can I find one? Please advise me on some forums.

⟐ Commented November 17, 2025 at 9:56 MST

VCR: Emerson EWC19T5: What should my next troubleshooting/repair step be?

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 22:03:39 -0700

I've acquired a partially-working Emerson EWC19T5 combination DVD/VCR CRT that I'm trying to get fully working.

It powers on, but the only button that does anything is the DVD eject button. It will accept a VHS tape, but after making some noises, it powers off. This happens the same way whether it's still on VHS input or whether it's been switched to DVD input by ejecting and then closing the DVD tray. Upon powering back up, it will eject the VHS immediately.

I've opened up the cabinet and cleaned as many parts as I could think to clean, but I'm not experienced with this. I did research how to safely discharge the CRT anode cap before working on the board (though every time I've done it, there's not been anything to discharge so it seems to be bleeding everything correctly after it gets unplugged). I identified a ceramic capacitor and an electrolytic capacitor that appeared to have been damaged or leaking in some way, and replaced them, but it still behaves exactly the same way.

I'm not sure how to proceed or what I should be looking for next. Happy to share any and all information that might help. I know this is fairly broad and vague, I'm crossing my fingers for someone willing and interested to walk me through this. I'm decently handy and techy but not specifically knowledgeable or experienced in this kind of diagnosis and repair.

⟐ Commented November 06, 2025 at 22:03 MST

VCR: VCR loads and then ejects tape. Guide rollers dont move

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:39:31 -0700

I can insert the tape and the loading works perfectly fine. I checked the belt and it’s in tact and everything. I can use the eject button but the forward and reverse do not work. Along with that the tape doesn’t play. I insert it and then a couple seconds later it ejects. The guide rollers move with a lot of force about halfway up but not fully. Without force and just automatically with a tape they move maybe a half centimeter. The gears for them seem to move so I dont know if it’s a blockage. Any ideas?

⟐ Commented October 15, 2025 at 20:39 MST

VCR: Why does my VCR play audio but not show video?

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:19:41 -0700

The VCR shows the menu but once I play a tape (a known working tape) it shows a blue screen but plays the audio.

⟐ Answer accepted September 17, 2025 at 6:19 MST

VCR: Magnavox VCR /DVD recorder combo , VCR turns off after 5-10 seconds

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:01:08 -0700

I have a Magnavox VCR/DVD-Recorder combo , I just purchased in order to transfer old VHS tapes to DVD. I just realized the VCR shuts off completely after about 5-10 seconds . It doesn`t just stop the tape, it turns off the unit. I tried the DVD and that one works without any problems . Can anybody tell me what the problem is and how to fix it?

⟐ Answered September 12, 2025 at 14:01 MST

VCR: Panasonic DMR-EZ48V not driving tapes

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:06:17 -0700

I recently replaced a few capacitors in my Panasonic DMR-EZ48V as it would not turn on, but now it won't drive tapes, it loads the tape, puts it around the reader head, but then is unable to turn/wind the tape, then gives up, and try's again

⟐ Answered September 09, 2025 at 8:06 MST

Panasonic Omnivision VCRplus: Not powering up, fuse is good

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:51:52 -0700

This is a Panasonic Diga DMR-ES30V

Given to us. It won't power up. The eletricial sourse is good, the cord is good, the fuse is good.

⟐ Answered September 09, 2025 at 4:51 MST

VCR: Why does it stop after a few seconds?

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:01:54 -0700

I’ve tried rewinding but stops. I’ve tried fast forwarding but stops. I’ve tried playing and it stops. I’ve cleaned the head and will play but still stops after two seconds.

Go Video dual deck HiFi DDV9500

Attached is a video of machine playing for a few seconds and then stopping.

⟐ Commented August 19, 2025 at 10:01 MST

VCR: Help solving VCR problems.

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:27:45 -0700

Hello!

I would like help in solving some problems that I am having with my “Go Video DV2130 4Head Stereo Hi-Fi DVD/VCR Combo.” I will describe the problems that I am having with this machine in detail.

1^ST Problem:

→ The VHS Player’s “Video Head” doesn’t spin with the VHS Player “On” or “Off.”

What I Tried to do to solve this problem:

→ I cleaned the “Video Head” multiple times with a “Cloth” and “99,8% Isopropyl Alcohol.”

2^ND Problem:

→ The VHS Player “Ejects” every type of VHS Tape. Normal Size VHS Tapes and VHS-C Tapes. What happens is that every time I insert a VHS Tape in this VHS Player, the “VHS Tape” seems to have difficulty entering in the “VHS Player,” but it goes in eventually and then the “Tape-Loading Rollers” move slowly less then their normal speed before taking the “Black Tape” to the “Video Head” and then the “Video Head” doesn’t spin or read the VHS Tape and as a result, the “VHS Player” “Ejects” the VHS Tape.

What I Tried to do to solve this problem:

→ I cleaned all of the parts which I will mention below with “Compressed Air,” “Cloth” and “99,8% Isopropyl Alcohol.”

- Video Head

- Tape-Loading Rollers

- Tape Guide

- Erase Head

- Capstan

- A/C Head Stack

⟐ Answered July 06, 2025 at 20:27 MST

VCR: VCR-DVD Player(s) Issues

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 01:48:12 -0700

I have a Magnavox MDW2205 VCR/DVD Player that plays VHS tapes fine, but the DVD side slowly looses color the longer it's on until it stops outputting color completely.

I have a Toshiba D-VR5SU DVD Recorder/VCR that plays DVDs fine, but the VCR side plays tapes with a jumpy picture and lots of noise, though sound is absolutely fine. When I first received it, the VCR portion functioned fine. Since it has been in my possession, the remote has not worked. I tested the remote on a similar model a friend had and the remote itself is fine, the VCR I have just won't receive any infrared input (I tried a third party generic remote as well with no success.)

I would love to get one (or both!) working instead of having to string together both machines to make a complete working unit.

Video link to show the problems: https://youtu.be/2bfiICmRCj4

⟐ Answer accepted March 30, 2025 at 1:48 MST

VCR: Panasonic PV-2700-B VCR won't even try to wrap tape around heads

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 16:47:00 -0700

This is an the oldest VCR I have worked on so far being made in 1987. VCR accepts tapes perfectly fine but does not even attempt to wrap the tape around the heads. Both motors are functioning fine and both belts are somehow in working condition. If I try to turn one of the pulleys to manually pull the tape out, I can only get about 5 rotations (which doesn't do much) when the VCR takes over and brings it back to starting position. I am great at fixing mechanical problems on VCR's but this seems to be maybe a sensor issue (if it has sensors, I can't see any) or an issue with the control panel. 2 notes: the VCR takes about 15 minutes to turn on after plugged in, not sure if this is just an old VCR things or what and there seems to be burn marks on both the top and bottom panel, but none of the inner components are burnt and one of these "burn marks" is in the shape of both the belts, which I can't see getting hot enough to burn the case, not sure what it is. Can't see any evidence of leaky capacitors or just exploded ones.

⟐ Answered March 22, 2025 at 16:47 MST