Self-eject My ES900 has developed a problem with self-ejecting the tape when user has not called for ejection. Sometimes the tape is still engaged and must be careful when removing cassette. Without any rhyme or reason, must reinsert and close awaiting camera's own decision to accept so can record and/or play back. Any suggestions?

Some photo stores know how to do it or they know a repair person, good luck.

go to mcmelectronics.com and order the replacement belt kit. then google your model number on alignment pdf. Your mechanism is out of alignment due to bad belts

If you have cleaned the head with a good head cleaner and you are still having a problem...the belt is probably worn. A good head clean should fix the problem.

YOU CANT CLEAR IT. THIS SOUNDS LIKE THE TAPE TRANSPORT IS BAD. SOMETHING BROKE INSIDE TRANSPORT AND NOW IT WONT ALLOW YOU TO LOAD TAPES

This unit requires the rubber parts to be replaced. The loading sequence is not completing properly. The VCR will eject the tape when the sequence fails as a safety measure to prevent damage to either the VCR or the tape.

Parts cost for this should not be more than $10.

Dan

Hi,
DCR-HC32 need new tape mechanism as shown in below exploded view.
Its part number is as follows..

A-1082-424-A MD (Z210) SUB ASSY

I think you mean that when the tape is ejected it leaves some tape loose in the machine this is caused by failure of the take up clutch to engage on eject probable cause can be belt, or clutch mechanism

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1. Remove the two small screws from the tape door face. I show the entire carriage removed.
2. Look for the small metal peg on the left side, about 1” down from the top of the tape carriage.
3. Using something small push down on the peg to release the tape door.
4. Important Note: Most likely the tape will still be wrapped around the video head and held there by two capstans, (one on each side of the head)
5. Carefully pull out the tape not damage it any more than necessary. Keep in mind this might cause the player to “eat” the tape at this area so smooth the tape here with your fingers (nothing metal) and wind the tape to begin playing past this area if possible.
It seems this is a common problem with this unit; Canon should have put a better motor here in this critical area.
Good luck, hope this helps everyone,

TRY REBOOT -- UNPLUG CORD -- REPLUG -- GOOD LUCK !

Hi, You usually get an EJECT TAPE when the camcorder has found an internal problem and either the videocassette or the camera itself has developed a problem. In you case, it looks like you tape has a problem. Daniel