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It sounds as though the tape player mechanism isn't working correctly. Either the machine's tape heads are't engaging fully, but usually this is a result of the drive belts becoming worn and not turning one of the tape reel's at the same speed as the other. Culminating in a difference so one reel will run faster than the other, this can cause bunching of the tape as it goes through the tape heads jamming it up. The VCR will need to be inspected by a technician for repair or replacement of the drive belts.
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wow a vcr im going to bet this one is ten + years old , as with any item that has ten + year old rubber parts inside it , this id say is your problem as the eaten tape is the tip off for this as a tape drive problem
If you have children who can access the machine, unplug it, turn it upside down and listen for any rattles or loose bits inside. Kids are notorious for 'posting' coins, half eaten snacks and the like into the 'letter box'. Any loose objects, particularly metal, MUST be removed before switching on again. If a tape has become damaged, bits left inside the machine, it will have to opened up to remove the debris and ensure that the tape transport path including all rollers etc are cleared.
There are any number of reasons why it won't play. The loading basket is jammed, the video tape has got tangled up in the mechanical section of the vcr or the loading gears are stripped. Unplug machine and remove top, [screws side and back] if the tape is spewed carefully remove by cutting it and clean tape particles, for any other problem have a technician check it out.
THE VCR NEEDS REPAIRING.THE REASON WHY YOUR TAPE IS EATEN THE TAPE PATH NEEDS RE- ALIGHNMENT AND LUBICATED AS THE HEAT FROM THE TV WOULD OF DRIED THIS OUT.
Does the machine play tapes well? Clear steady picture and all? No tracking bars? wavering sound?
Tape chewing is generally a problem with a bad Capstan Pinch Roller, Associated symptoms are as above.
Please do recheck or confirm if any of the above problems are also present.
Can?t help you with the price, but it sounds as if the problem is a loose pin that might have gotten loose in the eaten tape incident. Maybe you should get a second opinion.
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