Pushing playback gives no tape turn. Jog shuttle no responsen morse Tham stomme servo sound. No tape turn. Winding Worms. At playback vcr stuck in still mode.
Transport mechanism problem if tape will not ff/rewind----possible drive belts or the direct drive idler wheel that moves the tape.
SOURCE: Panasonic VCR pv-7451: No sound in "normal" mode
This is a wierd problem. First, You cannot do a manual selection for Mono / Stereo (HiFi) for recording in most Consumer Home VCRs. It is auto select, depending upon make, model, etc. Output of course can be selected - Mono, Stereo, HiFi, etc. Now, Most HiFi VCR machines have their Stereo / Hi Fi Audio heads on the Drum assembly, and the Normal /Mono audio Head on the Audio- Control Head. It is entirely possible that just the Audio - Control head has become 'dirty'. If you are good at these things, Unplug your VCR, Open the top cover, and, taking a cotton bud soaked in a few drops of iso-propyl alcohol (any Aftershave lotion will do) clean the Audio control Head. It is found as a small steel block on the mechanism, near the Capstan Pinch Roller ( a great big black roller). Wait for a couple of mins to allow the alcohol to evaporate, and then close the VCR. Power it up, and try playing the Pre-recorded Normal Tapes. Let me know if this has solved the problem.
SOURCE: stuck tape in vhs/tv combo
Unplug the TVCR, take the cover off, find the motor (probably on the
right side of the mechanism) and turn its shaft with your fingers until
you have run the tape back out. Now plug it back in and try it
again with a scarificial tape. If it continues to fail, replace
all the rubber belts in the mechanism.
Hope ya fix it!
SOURCE: Toshiba M-752 Video Casette Recorder
When a tape won't eject, the problem can be caused by several things. The most common problem is that the belt that operates the eject mechanism is slipping and not allowing it to eject the tape. This can be fixed by either using a re-grip solution on the belt or have the belt replaced. Another possibility is that the tape is caught aroung the spindle guides that pull the tape around the video head. If the tape is caught in the spindles, this will affect playback performance. The heads could be dirty too. Another possibility for poor playback is a slipping idler wheel. The idler wheel is a rubber tire that pivits between the tape sending and pickup reels. It's a key part during playback, fast forward & rewind. The idler tire can also be treated with a re-grip solution or be replaced. Belts are inexpensive but sometimes difficult to get to. Most of the repair expense will be in the labor.
SOURCE: Panasonic VCR NV-HD642 - F04 Error
You sound like you have a K Deck Model. If this is the case F04 means that the mechanism locks during unloading.
The apparent cause of this is the Load Motor timing.
SOURCE: VCR tape is stuck - will not rewind or eject.
There schould be a release buuton on the rear of the machine. It's usually recessed and may be difficult to see. Press this with the yip if a ballpoint pen and extract the tape. If the tape is wrapped around the record/playback heads your only option is to remove the top cover and manually remove the tape. Sounds difficult but if you take your time it's not too bad a job.
Testimonial: "Thank you! - no button - took the top off. I depressed a lever next to the tape switched the VCR back on and pressed the eject button - it worked!"
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