If this is a B-Mechanism unit, the hook that holds the basket down may have damaged the traces in the LS Chassis flex pcb. This damage occurs right where the take up reel sensor traces are. You can usually see the damage with a powerful magnifying glass. If this is what happened, reading out the emergency codes will tell you that there is a loss of take up reel FG. Smallest part is the complete LS Chassis, about $85 dealer cost from distributors, or $60 from MCM. You will get the same symptom from loss of drum or capstan FG pulses. Reading out the emergency codes will give you the answer. > This camcorder int wont load tape, the mechnism isnt binding, it moves > freely, > and will cycle with no tape, but when tape is inserted, it loads half way, > ive > seen this b4, but cant remember what it was > Ed Video Pro-Tech > Mesa AZ > ***************************************************************************** > 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/