Dormant VCR Hello. I have a sanyo VCR model VHR-768E ... The VCR had been unplugged for several months, when I reconnected the VCR it lays in a dormant state showing -:-- on the VCR screen along with tape-in light lit [as there is a tape inside] ... non of the buttons on the VCR and the remote [new batts] will work, and there is no signal showing on the TV screen ... The VCR is connected to the TV via both digital ariel and scart to AV2 [or AV1 same result] ... Could you please help me to get it working again as it is a super easy to use VCR... Many Thanks for your help... David

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This unit needs new rubber parts. I don't know the particulars of your model, but it has drive belts and/or an idler assembly that needs to be replaced.

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Hello,
The problem is not with your TV. I have had this problem as well and the older the VCR gets the harder it is for it to turn the tape. Does your VCR react the same way with other tapes? Try Fastforwarding the tape about halfway and then test it again.

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