Why is my cassette stuck?
There are a couple of reasons why your tape might get stuck in the car. If you’re lucky, it’s just because the belts that run the eject mechanism have gotten old and stretched with the passage of time. In that case, your tape will still try to eject, but might need a little bit of help to get itself up and out.
How do you remove a vintage cassette?
To remove the cassette, hold it from spinning using a chain whip. Insert the lockring tool (use the FR-5 series), and turn the tool counter-clockwise. The locking ring will unthread from the freehub and the cassette will lift upward.
What to do if the cassette compartment won’t open?
Follow this procedure to troubleshoot if the cassette compartment will not open or the tape is stuck and will not eject. IMPORTANT: If the camcorder model has a RESET button, first try pressing this button. If there is no RESET button, or pressing the button does not resolve the issue, continue with the troubleshooting steps below.
How do you remove freewheels from a cassette?
To unscrew them you insert a freewheel remover into the body of the cassette and turn it counterclockwise. ] I bought the Park Tool Freewheel Remover FR-1.3, but different freewheels might necessitate different methods of removing them.
What to do if your camcorder tape is stuck?
The cassette compartment will not open or the tape is stuck and will not eject. Follow this procedure to troubleshoot if the cassette compartment will not open or the tape is stuck and will not eject. IMPORTANT: If the camcorder model has a RESET button, first try pressing this button.
How to open the cassette compartment on a Sony camera?
Remove the AC power supply from the camera. Slide the power switch on the camera to the VTR, VCR or CAMERA mode for 15 seconds. Slide the power switch back to the OFF position. Connect the AC power supply to the camera. Attempt to open the cassette compartment. NOTE: If the issue is still unresolved, service may be required. Go to Product Repair.
What should I do if my camcorder says remove cassette?
You can try removing the cassette and allow the camcorder to dry out for an hour. If the tape will not eject, just leave the tape in the camcorder and try letting the camcorder dry out. Never try and force a tape in or out of the camcorder. You will cause additional damage and increase your repair cost.
Follow this procedure to troubleshoot if the cassette compartment will not open or the tape is stuck and will not eject. IMPORTANT: If the camcorder model has a RESET button, first try pressing this button. If there is no RESET button, or pressing the button does not resolve the issue, continue with the troubleshooting steps below.
To unscrew them you insert a freewheel remover into the body of the cassette and turn it counterclockwise. ] I bought the Park Tool Freewheel Remover FR-1.3, but different freewheels might necessitate different methods of removing them.
Remove the AC power supply from the camera. Slide the power switch on the camera to the VTR, VCR or CAMERA mode for 15 seconds. Slide the power switch back to the OFF position. Connect the AC power supply to the camera. Attempt to open the cassette compartment. NOTE: If the issue is still unresolved, service may be required. Go to Product Repair.