Initial thoughts are - Take-up reel problem or sensor board under tape deck especially if it has a flex cable that looks like it is 'glued' on Roger G. Mr. Fix-It Harrisburg, PA 17110 WebSite- http://mrfixit.netfirms.com rogerfixit@xxxxxxxx FAX 510-740-3641; Tel: 717-763-7098 (shop) 717-652-1703(home) At 05:01 PM 10/25/2004, you wrote: >Hello all, >This camera stays on in vcr mode until a tape is put in. >The deck does a full and correct load, drum is running,etc. >As soon as the guides fully lock into place , the unit goes into an abrupt >shutdown- no error codes are shown. > >Anyone seen this fail mode? >The only thing I can think of is the drum servo may not be locking, but >that's just a guess... > >Jim McVey >McVey Alltronix >327 Broadway >Newburgh N.Y. 12550 > >Factory authorized >service for over 20 >major brands. >845 561 8383 > > > >----------------------------------------------------------------------------- >Lost Password: >http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". >Email Archives: >//www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/