I have a 'Sanyo VHR - D500E' vhs video recorder and every time i tried to press the stop button to stop the tape the recorder made a funny noise and i had to stop and start it a few times before i was actually able to eject the tape.
Now the recorder won't accept a video tape because th mechanics of the moving parts that take the cassette in and bring it out has somehow stopped. I can still use the recorder to control my tv.As for playing tapes its not working.It's something mechanical.When i press the play or rewind buttons etc. they work but then stop.It sounds like something has snapped or given way because the electronics are ok.
What shall I do? Can it be repaired?

Adonis Lambri, February 2007

Hi
It sounds as though one or two of the belts have stretched or broken.
I purchased one in this order and bought a service kit which includes new idlers/belts and the like and fitted them ( i used to assemble Sanyo's vcr's so have a lot of experience Beta models included) it's perfect in every way now.
Good luck................Kevin(UK)

Kevin Lambert, April 2007

the mech is out of timing, probably bad mode switch or plastic gears . a tech can usually sort this out.

romko, February 2007