Aiwa HV-MX1: tape won't eject from VCR and it switches off.

Probably not then, but you could try a tape recorded at EP.

Hi,

Unfortunately, the best chance you got of getting the tape out is to open up the video to release the tape.

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Not good news £68!

Usually, there is a small switch on the back of the unit, look there.

This is a common problem, either the tape drive motor, or the driver for same has failed. Sometimes it is a thing called the Mode switch too.
http://www.retrevo.com/support/Aiwa-HV-MX1-VCRs-manual/id/1077dj194/t/2/
So, it is nearly always my professional opinion that one should always get a "Quote" from the manufacturers recommended service center, Aiwa, in your case, please contact a local or head office and ask for a referral to an Authorised service center. I cannot stress how important that last point is. It is even worth the cost of shipping. You see an authorised service agent, will have trained staff, trained on their brand, also they have first hand access to parts, original parts. This will actually save you money and ensure you can actually get it back fixed. Of course asking for a "Quote" also gives on the option of repair or replace. Often my clients,do not go through with repair, unless it is moderate, but in some of the more costly jobs they see it, as do i, that a replacement, with a warranty, is a better option. As an aside here, one could then tear the TV down, and sell the Known Good bits.

check the tip in my profile

with the unit unplugged take the case off and look on both sides of where the front of the tape would set, you will see two towers, one is a light and the other a receiver,check to see they are plugged in and not obstructed.Also there is a switch that the tape pushes when its all the way in which might be stuck,click it a couple times with your finger.This might help, there are other more complicated things which could cause this problem but mechanical problems are more likely.

more than likely one of the belts has broken

did u try cleaning the video head? heres how! unplugged the unit. open the cover. get a piece of clean white paper. put a little alcohol on it. place your finger on the paper and slowly touch the head but not too much force then gadually move the drum back and forth. donot move your finger up or down. just clean it horizontally by slowly moving the drum leaving your finger stationary. let it dry and test. if the problem persist see a doctor(technician), u have a problem with the color circuits. good luck!