Problem with Saba VM6700 (JVC GR-C1) VHS camera - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Nidaleke · 26th Jan 2024, 11:08 pm

Hi all,

I’m currently facing a problem with my Saba VM6700 VHS-C camera (Rebadged JVC GR-C1). Earlier today I loaded a tape to see if it worked. After following the manual the camera seemed to function correctly, until I wanted to record something. The tape got stuck inside the camera and I was not able to open it up by pressing the eject button. Three lights were blinking (stop, play and back). I opened the camera and manually removed the tape in the hope that It would ‘forget’ the tape. After turning it on again, the camera tries to wind up a tape (which has not been inserted) and after it fails to do so it starts blinking the same three lights as before.

Any thoughts on what this could be and how to fix this? I was looking for some kind of switch that tells the mainboard that a tape has been inserted, but have yet found it…

Cheers,

Nidal

Graham G3ZVT · 27th Jan 2024, 1:48 pm

Incandescent cassette lamp located midway between the reels?
When these burn out they can cause the symptoms you describe.
I don't know if this deck uses a bulb or an IR LED.

Nidaleke · 28th Jan 2024, 10:07 am

Hi Graham,

I will see if the light works, thanks for the tip!

Cheers,

Nidal

26th Jan 2024, 11:08 pm	#1
Nidaleke Diode Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Tilburg, The Netherlands Posts: 5	Problem with Saba VM6700 (JVC GR-C1) VHS camera Hi all, I’m currently facing a problem with my Saba VM6700 VHS-C camera (Rebadged JVC GR-C1). Earlier today I loaded a tape to see if it worked. After following the manual the camera seemed to function correctly, until I wanted to record something. The tape got stuck inside the camera and I was not able to open it up by pressing the eject button. Three lights were blinking (stop, play and back). I opened the camera and manually removed the tape in the hope that It would ‘forget’ the tape. After turning it on again, the camera tries to wind up a tape (which has not been inserted) and after it fails to do so it starts blinking the same three lights as before. Any thoughts on what this could be and how to fix this? I was looking for some kind of switch that tells the mainboard that a tape has been inserted, but have yet found it… Cheers, Nidal Attached Thumbnails

27th Jan 2024, 1:48 pm	#2
Graham G3ZVT Dekatron Join Date: May 2010 Location: Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 18,726	Re: Problem with Saba VM6700 (JVC GR-C1) VHS camera Incandescent cassette lamp located midway between the reels? When these burn out they can cause the symptoms you describe. I don't know if this deck uses a bulb or an IR LED. __________________ -- Graham. G3ZVT

28th Jan 2024, 10:07 am	#3
Nidaleke Diode Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Tilburg, The Netherlands Posts: 5	Re: Problem with Saba VM6700 (JVC GR-C1) VHS camera Hi Graham, I will see if the light works, thanks for the tip! Cheers, Nidal