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Douglas Tietjen Posted on Jul 26, 2008
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DVX100A panasonic camera tape mechanism not working

I have a panasonic DVX100a camera and recently the tape mechanism won't recognize the tape. I have tried new tapes, cleaning tapes and nothing works except just opening and closing and then occasionally it will recognize the tape and allow me to record with it. It is like a switch has gone bad, but I don't know where. Can I buy just the tape mechanism or must I send it in to get it repaired?

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You can open the cassette cover and spray inside the upper left side of mechanism(closer to the back) with contact cleaner spray,because there is a rec inhibit switch.If it's not damaged and just dirty you solve your problem ,but if is damaged it needs replacement.

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