Sony EVC100 Hi8 VCR "better stop rewinding" Questions

...like the capstan that the pinch roller get's pushed up to also with this Alcohol. The cleaner the better the tape goes through. Much better picture. Blessings, A/V Media ...

...Stop it and eject. You'll find a button on the side of the VHS tape, press it and you should be able to lift the flap. Look at the tape it should be smooth and shiny. If it is there's nothing causing ...