Turn on but dont reject

SOURCE: tape rack stayed open

I just experienced the same problem, but it took me 10 minutes to get it working again. When you look inside the tape rack, you see on the left side in the middle a little mechanical arm which you can press down for about 1cm when you release it again the rack opens completely Good luck Robert

SOURCE: Panasonic AG-1980

most likely problem is a dirty or defective mode switch. this switch tells the internal computer what position the mechanism is in. if the switch is bad, the computer is "confused."

SOURCE: the camera rejects the tape, I can´t get it in

Have you tried a different tape? are you going from outside to inside? might have condensation just let it sit for an hour.

SOURCE: my VHS is not reading the tape

Take the top cover off & have a look on the right hand side of the deck when your tape is playing. Is the tape riding up when it meets the pinch roller ( a small black roller on the right side)? If so the roller is either dirty or worn & would need to be replaced, this will cause your tape to crinckle & damage the tape.

SOURCE: Was looking to buy one, and before the seller

the tape deck has jumped timing and can cost 40 to 100 dollars depending on how quick it takes the tech