Question about Canon MV300 Camcorder
SOURCE: Playback & Ejection Problem
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
Posted on Feb 16, 2006
SOURCE: Tape won't come out!
I had the exact same problem, and just by dumb luck, I managed to get the tape compartment to pop open after trying hundreds of things. Maybe this will work for you too...who knows??? What I did was to first remove the battery and AC power to "reset" the camera (I guess). I then put the battery back in place and WHILE HOLDING THE CAMERA IN THE UPRIGHT (AS IF USING THE CAMERA FOR VIDEO) POSITION, I pushed the "Open/Eject" latch. VIOLA!!! Like I said, it may be dumb luck, but I haven't had the problem again. It may be that gravity helped to take the stress off the ejecting mechanism...dunno???? BTW, when I was having the problem, the mechanism would "click" 3 or 4 times while trying to move the tape out. Good luck!!! I hope this helps someone!
Posted on Aug 16, 2006
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.
Posted on May 29, 2007
SOURCE: Canon MV800i tape would not eject.
Put pedalfoot in camera, shake vigorously.
Posted on May 13, 2008
SOURCE: Eject tape message
We get the eject message and then it will not eject tape. Any suggestions
Posted on May 29, 2008
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This is usually caused by a failed component in the power circuit within the camera and can usually be repaired fairly inexpensively and the tape removed without damage. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired qualified service technician.
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My Canon MV300 tells me to eject the tape, but when I try to do that, the motors whir but the tape doesn't come out. So now my tape is stuck, and I can't use the camera, not even as a webcam connected to a PC.
The tape won't eject even though it tells me to, It slightly moves the tape, then stops
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