This TVCR has little actual VCR mechanical use in the retired lady's home.The TV did get use. She inserted a tape, it went in and it immediately ejected it at once. Did this several times,until it just kept it. They "managed to get the tape out". The basket was in a bit, and reset it's home position when I powered it. TV still works OK. Does this sound like the notorous dirty mode switch? In these intermittant conditions it's hard to zero in on the cause. Phil Bader -- Philip Bader Jan Phyl TV Inc. (estab. 1976) 3420 Recker Hwy. Winter Haven, Fl. 33880 Fax (863) 299-8821 email: tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ***************************************************************************** The Tech Address Book: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/contact.html Add a Repair Tip Here, or Change/Remove your Email Address: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.html Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Lost your Login Info?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/