My VL-H410 u will not eject.It worked fine and I checked the tape and put it back and tried to play it. I am now getting an error message to eject the tape. When I try to eject it will not.

SOURCE: Message reads eject. won't eject

My camera did the exact same thing. I called Canon tech support and they advised to unplug power cord, remove large main battery, and remove smallbackup battery. The small back up battery is under a small door under the main backup battery. With everything disconnected, turn camera to "camera" and then to "vcr" and then to off. Wait a few seconds. Put everything back together and try to eject again. The tech said that resets all the mechanical parts. However, it did not work for me. They now want me to send it to them for a paid repair. I have done some research on the internet and this is a VERY commom problem and it usually costs about $150 to correct via Cannon. Many times the problem occurs again. I am very very frustrated. I pulled my camera out last night to get it ready as my wife is 9months into her pregnancy. Now, I have to send my camera away for 5-9 days. Really really upset.

Damen Wong

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• Posted on Feb 22, 2008

SOURCE: Sharp video camera VL-AH50

Hi,

Did you try cleaning the tape head?

SOURCE: VHS Won't play

i had the same problem and it turned out my motor was getting realy weak from exessive use and it would cost me more to fix it then it would be for me to buy a new one

Chris Doty

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• Posted on Apr 18, 2008

SOURCE: Cannot play tape nor record on tape

This error is a mechanical malfunction, try this:
 

1. Eject the tape.
2. Set to OFF.
3. Detach the battery.
4. Reattach the battery.

SOURCE: Sharp Hi8 Video Camera VL H410

This camera needs to have the battery recharged in order to remove the tape.