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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 02:51:15 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[VCR: Magnavox vcr/dvd combo dvd side not responsive]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I have a Magnavox MDW2205 VCR/DVD Player and the vcr side works flawlessly but when I try to switch to the dvd side no picture pops up on the tv, doesn’t respond to the eject button or any other button on the player and then automatically switches back to vcr. I’ve tried to clean the last and have checked the ribbon cables to make sure they’re all the way in but I don’t know what else to do to fix it.</p>

<p>⟐ Answered Nisan 26, 2026 at 10:15 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:15:34 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[VCR: How to find a universal remote that will work on this vcr.]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Someone I know has a  JVC HR-A592U with no remote. I can't find a remote of that exact model to buy online. I am wondering if anyone knows of any unverisal remotes that with programming could work with this vcr.</p>

<p>⟐ Answered Nisan 08, 2026 at 6:36 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:36:06 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[VCR: My vcr combo dvd player when I load vrc tapes I get error 2 or 4]]></title>
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<p>My Sylvania vcr combo dvd player when I load vrc tapes I get error 2 or 4 sometimes</p>

<p>⟐ Commented Mart 09, 2026 at 12:09 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:09:01 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[VCR: VCR player keeps stopping and not feeding tape through properly]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/17aB6pR7BbfGXZNBDijgfq-LYvkBQyydk/view?usp=drive_link" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" title="https://drive.google.com/file/d/17aB6pR7BbfGXZNBDijgfq-LYvkBQyydk/view?usp=drive_link">https://drive.google.com/file/d/17aB6pR7...</a></p>

<p>Does anyone know what I need to adjust?</p>

<p>⟐ Answer edited Şubat 03, 2026 at 1:13 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 01:13:30 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[VCR: Magnavox DV225MA won't play vcr tapesor when it does there is no video]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>⟐ Answer accepted Ocak 27, 2026 at 10:51 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
<link>https://tr.ifixit.com/Answers/View/936792/Magnavox+DV225MA+won&#039;t+play+vcr+tapesor+when+it+does+there+is+no+video</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:51:38 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[VCR: VHS DVD HDD Combo Recorder Not turning on]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hello, is anybody available to potentially give me some repair advice? I'm trying to digitise old family movies before tape rot sets in.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Alessandra</p>

<p>⟐ Commented Aralık 18, 2025 at 7:26 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:26:24 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Samsung VR4607: Philips vr 475 VCR no picture and no sound]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>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</p>

<p>⟐ Answered Aralık 09, 2025 at 4:03 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:03:31 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[VCR: Dištančna podložka pre VCR Sanyo VHR-3100EE]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>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</p>

<p>Translation Slovak - English</p>

<p>Spacer pad for Sanyo VHR-3100EE VCR</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>⟐ Commented Kasım 17, 2025 at 9:56 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:56:32 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[VCR: Panasonic DMR-EZ48V not driving tapes]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>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</p>

<p>⟐ Answered Eylül 09, 2025 at 8:06 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:06:17 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Panasonic Omnivision VCRplus: Not powering up, fuse is good]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>This is a Panasonic Diga DMR-ES30V</p>

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

<p>⟐ Answered Eylül 09, 2025 at 4:51 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:51:52 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[VCR: Help solving VCR problems.]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hello!</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>1<sup>ST</sup> Problem:</p>

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

<p>What I Tried to do to solve this problem:</p>

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

<p>2<sup>ND</sup> Problem:</p>

<p>→ 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.</p>

<p>What I Tried to do to solve this problem:</p>

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

<p>- Video Head</p>

<p>- Tape-Loading Rollers</p>

<p>- Tape Guide</p>

<p>- Erase Head</p>

<p>- Capstan</p>

<p>- A/C Head Stack</p>

<p>⟐ Answered Temmuz 06, 2025 at 20:27 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:27:45 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[VCR: VCR-DVD Player(s) Issues]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>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.)</p>

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

<p>Video link to show the problems: <ins><a href="https://youtu.be/2bfiICmRCj4" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/2bfiICmRCj4</a></ins></p>

<p>⟐ Answer accepted Mart 30, 2025 at 1:48 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2025 01:48:12 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[JVC HR-S7800U: Can't find a part number or details of the loading motor belt.]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I need a belt for the JVC VCR HR-S7800U (HRS7800U).  The service manual lists HR-S2110T/S6700KR/S7800U/U(C) and also the HR-S4800U as having similar parts.</p>

<p>Anyway, I'm sure there is some square belt out there that can fit.  There is a seller on eBay that claims to have a kit for $25+shipping.  Since this unit only has 2 belts in it, that seems ridiculous.</p>

<p>Can anyone tell me what belt I need and recommend a seller?</p>

<p>⟐ Commented Şubat 14, 2025 at 20:03 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:03:09 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sony SLV-585HF: VCR does not eject tapes]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>My Sony SLV585HF VCR will accept and play VHSes perfectly, but when it comes to ejecting them, it just whirs and then the VHS stays inside the machine. I had to open up the top and very carefully extricate the actual tape part of the VHS with tweezers to get the VHS out. How do I get it to eject VHSes again? Thanks!</p>

<p>⟐ Commented Şubat 07, 2025 at 16:18 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:18:58 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[National J1: Why is my VCR howling?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I played the video for an hour. But suddenly it stops working and it starts whistling then the screen disappeared.</p>

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<p>what code is the small white part ?</p>

<p>⟐ Commented Şubat 01, 2025 at 0:25 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:25:02 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[VCR: Saisho VR3650 VCR player issues + mode switch ID]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hello,</p>

<p>I've been given a Saisho VR3650 VCR player to look at. It's not playing tapes, rewinding or fast-forwarding. It also regularly stops responding to the eject command and takes some fiddling about to get it to work again.</p>

<p>I've looked online and see people often mention to clean the mode switch as it often gets dirty and causes problems, so that's what I am starting with. The problem is I don't know if what I am looking at is the mode switch.</p>

<p>I looked around and found what seems to be the mode switch:</p>

<p><a href="https://imgur.com/N540kKW" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Front</a> and <a href="https://imgur.com/ikOPKxU" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Back</a></p>

<p>Does this look like the mode switch? The ones I've seen on videos I've watched look different, so I am not sure. If it is the mode switch, I am not sure how this gets taken apart. I can remove the black plastic piece at the front. Nothing else seems to want to come off. The black piece at the back does pry up in certain areas, but seems stuck where the white plastic pieces are.</p>

<p>⟐ Answered Aralık 12, 2024 at 21:33 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 21:33:14 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[VCR: Why wont my Tape stay in my VCR after 5 seconds it ejects]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>My VCR powers on but Tape wont stay in after 5 seconds it ejects</p>

<p>⟐ Commented Eylül 30, 2024 at 1:17 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 01:17:02 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[VCR: VCR Doesn't Accept Tapes]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hello!</p>

<p>I am having an issue with my VHS Player. I own a GO. VIDEO DV2130 DVD VHS Combo and the issue that I am having I will describe in detail.</p>

<p>So I tried putting different VHS tapes in this machine and it doesn’t accept any of the tapes.</p>

<p>How do I solve this problem?</p>

<p>I already removed the face plate and inspected for any obstructions or damages and I didn’t see anything out of the ordinary.</p>

<p>If someone knows hos to solve this issue or has the resources I need such as a repair manual I will be very grateful.</p>

<p>Thank you.</p>

<p>⟐ Answered Temmuz 21, 2024 at 10:33 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jul 2024 10:33:10 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[VCR: HR-S7000u replacement head and service manual.]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Doe anyone know where I can find a replacement heads  or upper video drum for HR-S7000U seems like parts are hard to come by and parts units are over $200 for a possible good part!</p>

<div class="clearer"></div><div class="headerContainer"><h3 id="Section_Update_12_17_Num_2022" class="header">Update (12/17/2022)</h3></div>

<p>Ii did the same thing been looking for weeks for the manual found the HR-S7000EU it was a different beast all together here a shot of the drum</p>

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<p>⟐ Commented Temmuz 15, 2024 at 17:25 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:25:33 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[VCR: My vcr won't play tapes]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I bought a Emerson vcr to clean my moldy tapes and when I got home to try and see if it worked it would not play the tape (I tried multiple tapes) it won't fast forward nor rewind and when I tired to see if the motor worked manually it did but it won't work when I put tapes in it also shuts off after seconds of putting a tape in</p>

<p>⟐ Commented Aralık 06, 2023 at 15:21 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:21:39 -0700</pubDate>
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