Maan this video is 8 years old and it’s 2023 now but still saved me a trip from the repair shop which there aren’t many around anymore. I can’t thank you enough for this video. It got mine working perfectly again . Thank you so much for this video! Subbed and liked!

What can I add, just want to thank you for making a video about long storage problems you might encounter when you bring out your VCR and try to play a VHS tape. I had a problem, but mind was so bad it broke a plastic gear. I think this is an excellent well thought and recorded with an audio track. Thanks for taking the time to post your video to KZfaq

Whoever's watching this and has lost the clips that hold the gears, these are called "starlock washers". Can be found on amazon. By the way, thank you for this video!

Just picked up a 750 for $20, and both of these repairs are needed. Thanks Larry for the guided tour, I appreciate it! My girlfriend thinks I'm a loser.

I’ve been doing a lot of VHS transfers to digital lately. Recently, while at my Dad’s, he let me take his Sony VHS machine, this one. Good to have another one on hand. Turned out, no video, upon further inspection, it’s this very issue. I will try gluing the gear as you demonstrated. Thank you for taking the time to create this video and demonstrate this repair in a very clear and accessible way!

The mode switch alignment of my VCR, gave me a hard time. At least, once I managed to get it cleaned up and placed back correctly (eventually), it is functioning perfectly now ! 👍👌

Larry, helpful video for me while re-installing the lever take-up guide. Thank you! FYI to others, do not over tighten the guide lever nut; if it is too tight the gear that drives the lever will strip. Always make sure that the lever swings freely. I know from experience.

So I am also fixing one here in 2023. The gear was busted (blue one) and the arm was seized as well. Now that I have it back together the tape won't load at all when I put it in. Powers up fine. It's like the switch that tells it a tape is loading isn't working. Thanks for this video I'm miles ahead then where I was. Just need it to load a tape at all now

Great video! I recently took out my Sony SLV-575UC after at least 5 years of storage. It accepted a tape just fine but wouldn't give it back. Upon opening that 'frozen' lever you see @1:40 was the culprit. It pulled the tape up properly then just locked in place and wouldn't let it go. It was nice finding this video just to get further confirmation. It was really hard to get it off after the nut was removed but once off and cleaned it appears to be working good. I love my 575UC

i purchased this same tape player new many years ago and i want to thank you for the very precised explanations, you are a very good teacher who knows its stuff. Thanks !

Larry thanks for posting this. I have found that "pull the tape behind the pinch roller arm" problem on several of the ones I have and one for a friend many years ago. I currently have two SLV 585HF that I teased several years back and then this week I got them out and they both wanted to eat the tape. It was not the usual above problem, in fact I'm not sure what is solution for the the problem. Here is what they both do. They will play the tape just fine, but if you rewind the tape or play in reverse it either will not go back, or it will pull the arms in and let the tape out of the cartridge. The one came back and began working fine after I took the top and the bottom off and then it now works fine. The second one that appears newer (smaller power supply area) will kind of pull the tape back inside on eject or reverse play, bit not every time, but after it has run a tape for a while and auto rewinds it it will eject cleanly then. So I don't know if it has to warm something up, or if there is another sticky part similar to the first problem most of these have but this is under neath the bottom somewhere, something is not moving quickly back in it's spot is my guess.

So glad you made this video! I'm having that exact same issue with the shaft that moves the tape toward the pinch roller. It is 'freezing up' as you say, which is preventing the tape from ejecting properly and causing it to krinkle up. It looks pretty simple to clean with your instructions. Thanks! SONY SLV-R1000

The supplier he links to is out of stock, but I found 4 on ebay, $10-$15! Just search the part number. While you have it apart, check the guide rails for cracking/warping, usually the reason they break, with the added spring tension, and I've heard the pinch roller shaft can start to get sticky too. Common problem for these models. Great video

I have SLV-585HF. the mechanism very similar. left capstan pinch gear broken in same way. I ordered replacement gear (ended up buying off ebay for 2-3x to avoid customs delay). In the interim, I glued together broken gear. I discovered the cause of broken gear. The capstan roller slider was running into a metal piece on the eject path. I found this out by assembling gears and the hang up immediately broke my newly fixed gear (36hrs of glue drying). I ended up making slight bend in metal piece to insure captain return path not affected. In addition, I found that removing the RIGHT gear in method you show bends the thin metal arms and goofs up the mechanism (ie. adds a lot of friction to mechanism). Thus, I had to pop off c-clip on right captain and unbend the arms. side note: I recall a great story in garage with Dad where he described the "C" clip as an abbreviation to "Christ Almighty" that you yell when you attempt to pry off with screw driver and it zings across the room... hoho.

This looks like it may help. I had my Mitsubishi opened to just clean and had to run to see dog! And 4 year old had took over where I left off 😲she was moving somthing back and forth and and know tape won't drop down on track . Now I have to learn somthing new 😕before I can entertain girls while I finish their skirts. You have such patience and skill and coordination. You have made a wonderful video. I on the other hand need some courage.😉 I only pad $7.00 for this vcr but I'd hate to lose it was a good find as it is the fastest rewind of all vcr's. Thanks again for your help. 🤗

Thank you very much, I pulled out my Sony like the one here and experienced the exact same 2 problems with mine. fixed the arm but didn't know y gear was broken till I watched your video. I ordered that part from KP and hope it goes together and actually works again. lots of tapes to convert. That long plastic gear arm under the round gears... I moved it back and forth but now it won't com back an not sure where it should sit when I put this together but I guess I'll see when i get the part.

During play the tape moves inside the cassette from the spool on the left to the take up spool on the right. The tape passes across the erase head first, then around the large record/play drum, and then past the audio head.

Thank you very much for this informative video. Without it, I wouldn't have been able to replace that broken blue gear 🙏🙏

I had the same problem with mine. I tried gluing the gear a view times with super glue and epoxy but nothing held, so I just ordered the gear you linked. Thanks so much!

Thanks so much for uploading this video. I've gotten ahold of an SLV-900HF which shares this transport and this exact problem. Taking out the circuit board on the 900 may be a bit more difficult for me since it uses some connectors that don't look quite as forgiving as the ribbon cable in the 595.

the broken blue gear is a standard issue with this Sony mechanism. Also, you should take off the pinch roller to clean and lubricate the shaft. Seized up pinch rollers was a very common problem too.

Just picked this VHS tape player today with a broken gear. Thanks for the video!!

Thank you so much Larry, I have the exact same model with the exact same problem with the left pick-up not retracting back. I also ordered the part from the link you provided. You thought of everything Larry!

Thank you SO much! You saved my SLV-696HF. I had to order a new gear from the link you provided.

Thank, you for using your video to fix my device

Thanks for the video, it help me to fix my two Sony SLV-595 HF VCRs

Excellent video Larry.

You don't need to mark them, the holes in all the moving parts will line up with those on the chassis once they're aligned (you can check using a screwdriver or piece of wire, or just look down through the hole) as well as the arrows on some of the gear teeth pointing at each other. Remember these were mass-produced so they needed to easily get the parts aligned at the factory. The holes make it easy. Those clips are best installed by putting them on the shaft and pressing down over the clip and shaft with your thumb. They're intended to be removed and reinstalled without tools, and tend to go flying otherwise. After you think everything is together right, you should spin the loading motor manually in both directions to move the mechanism from full load to full unload position, everything should go smoothly with nothing binding up. That will save you from breaking anything if you do accidentally get the timing wrong, since the motor is quite strong.

Thank you Larry H You video was super useful But let me comment that after replacing the broken blue tape load gear in the video myself, THAT's when I learned the value of the Super Glue I broke two of the little white levers, on one it was actually the little guide that goes inside the big white gear, and if it weren't for Super Glue... I don't know what would have happened... And then I put the guiding pulleys backwards (the one marked G should go on the right side looking at VHS from the top)(or is it the other one?) Then I spent a whole weekend (including COVID curfew hours) fiddling with manual tracking, sound head alignment, a mess... Ah, and the capstan dropper thingy had solid dry white grease I had to clean off and replaced with graphite... But, it works now! Beautifully. I can see Dora The Explorer and a whole other bunch of Blockbuster tapes, a Tori Amos tape and an old Ren & Stimpy recording from the 90's. I don't know why it's still called MTV but, whatever...

Just bought this VCR from goodwill (for full price no less) and it has both these problems. Goodwill doesn't take returns so Im stuck fixing it. Mine is missing the piece that broke off the blue gear or I would of also tired to glue it. Ordered one off ebay. Hoping that'll do it. Thanks for the vid.

Thank you. I had the second issue and this helped me get my SLV-R1000 going again.

Hi Larry, Great job on the video and repair. I have the exact machine you did this instructional video on. machine is sort of out of timing/adjustment. I did have the locked up Arm like you demonstrated out to clan up the spindle shaft and that part works great. I had to do some gear timing which your video was a huge help in performing. Now I tried to load a tape and the tape guide on the right side of the drum with the robin egg blue tape guide on it is stuck in the furthest most position from the at rest position with the tape ejected and the machine turned off. I was going to take the bottom cover off and have a look but thought I'd ask you for you advise and expertise on this unit. It' gotta jammed somewhere. Time to cook diner and then back to it. I'm trying to create DVD's using the Video Player using a program called Diamond Easy Grabber. No having a lot of luck with that either. Thanks again

My lever is very tight. I got the nut off and can move the lever back and forth with some force but it will not pull up and off the shaft. I positioned it past the plastic stop like you advised and pulled upward with needle nose. I am afraid to pull too hard but it will not budge. Any advice would be appreciated.

This would be a greater video if camera was on opposite side of hand. Was still great and time saver for me. Thanks

thank you for the response. one last question. While flying the supply guide, my take up guide fell off the arm. I'm not sure in which direction to put the gear back on the arm. can you help.

Larry i did exactly the same thing with krazy glue and it worked fine. Howevernow when the tape ejects the takeup reel doesnt pull the tape into the cassette so the tape gets stuck inside the vcr as the casstte ejects. Could this be a faulty mode switch or a failed ic that controls the takeup reel to pull in the slack before ejecting???any ideas thanks???every tape that i insert plays ok but is desrtoyed when ejected. Rsvp asap thanks.

Thanks a Lot Larry, very clear explanation and very useful... youre the man..!!!

thank you for this video!

Not bad, I still have parts for this VCR! LOL. This was a very common problem on this model, good job though.

The glue was crazy glue (purple in colour) however it only lasted for a couple of months. I subsequently replaced the gear with a new one. The link and supplier of the gear is listed above in the description.

I have two of these units. one does not power up, the power supply is fine and one loads the tape normally but there is no output, any tips?

Very, very helpful.

Hi i have a JVC HR-S9500 SVHS VCR it has trouble threading or inserting a tape when it does go in it refuses to play and switches itself off. What could be the issue, any ideas.

my rollers guides are stopping halfway up the tracks and then the tape gets spat out with the tape hanging out....any ideas?

Please i have gear issues in my toshiba B2 vhs player. The player has multiple gears and i dont know which rubbers go into which

Brilliant video rare does a glued cam gear remain repaired, your great work has worked i have had several sony that same gear failed... i replaced gears if happens again i will try glue.. great work indeed.

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Thank you for sharing ! Very informative video. I just bought the same vcr and have the same problem. Do you know if the player supports PAL /secam?

Hi what is the last video casette player of Sony?

Great video, Larry. Do you know by any chance how to fix the Sony slv-286ee's loading mechanism?

Hi Larry. I have a question. Would it be possible to upgrade a VCR tuner to a ATSC digital tuner? Or is there more involved than just switching out the NTSC tuner?

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Any idea how to get the SP S--E time off the screen without a remote?

Show how to fix a Sylvania VCR and DVD that catches the tape

Hey is the super glue holding on that gear? I'm thinking about using JB weld on one of them. Thanks for the video!

Hey Larry do you know anything about sony vcr's having a violent eject where it literally shoots the tape out of the vcr. I've got one I bought about a month ago then I found one today that does the same thing. I've looked everywhere and can't seem to find anything on repair for them. Thanks

Great Presentation. Where and how can I purchase the small blue gear? Thanks

What you glued the gear back together do you remember what kind of glue you used exactly?

Your video was excellent and I too had the same problems and fixed both (got a replacement gear rather than fixing the broken one). After I replaced the gear and timed everything a tape loaded correctly the first time and ejected it. When loading the tape a second time it loaded, but made a clicking noise and would not unload. I removed the main gear and retimed it and the same thing happens each time. Do you have any idea what additional problem I may have?

Nice video. Too bad your hand obscures most of what you're trying to point out.

Thanks so much for the info. I will give it a try John

I have a question from the video we’re it runs at 6:28 you call it a guide. There are two. When my movie is ejected the two guides do not move at all. I see that yours move down as the video is ejected. Mine do not move when I insert the movie nor when I eject the movie. Why?

Hi Larry. Do you have a way to message you / email you? I have a question

@25:20. how do you figure how/where the long horizontal slider with geared edges is supposed to reside in "eject" position? It would seem from video still, the slider is mostly all the way to one direction -- but not all the way. How do you figure the correct position for that long slider?

I had to order that blue gear and when I went to put the white gear back in, I got it in place but then the center pin that it fits on - pushed down where I couldn't get the snap on. So I took it off and tried again and it now keeps pushing in. When I did get the gear on and the snap on the pin - I started to put the large white gear on and as I rotated the gears it pulled that pin up making the gear vulnerable to being stripped. Do I need to glue that pin now? It has a perfect slip hole but nothing to hold it in place

Some of my tapes wont rewind fully... It tries then it shuts down. I also have a Sony SLV but a more recent one (1998). How can I fix it? Many thanks in advance

I got this VCR today, I have audio but no picture, can you help me please? Thanks

Good video, but the dryer noise in the background is a bit distracting

Power does not go on.

The gear in mine crackled the same way. What glue did you use? because I used Crazy glue and it doesn't seem to keep the two pieces bonded.

did you clean the lint trap on the dryer running in background? that's a major pet peeve of mine... lol

Hello I have a sony vcr SLV SE20. After I insert a tape I get the snow screen and I hear the tape beginning to scrunch inside, after I took tape out the tape was a little crumpled up and I had to wind it back a bit with my finger. Can a faulty or dirty mode switch cause this? I tried cleaning the two black heads, the side of the drum including the padded wheel which spins from the side of the drum and the long thin poles that pull the tape at least some of the poles not sure if I did them all. Can you please tell me where the mode switch is located on my particular vcr? Thank you and I have Subbed to you.

What kind of glue did you use on the blue gear?

thank you! I have this videorecorder

You forgot to mdeswitch.

Can you help me?

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I like more the chasis from a Sanyo VHS vcr from the 90s wish it had a Sony video head and Sony Audio Video card.

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