My Canon ES180 everything is fine I can record fine but when I play the video on the camera it plays for 1 second then I get static same on tv with the cables so what is wrong?

SOURCE: canon ZR65 camcorder issues

The CCD is not involved with playback, only the read heads. Your CCD could indeed be faulty. If the audio failed, it likely has circuit board issues which may affect the CCD even though it is working.
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This page details FAQ's, and authorized service centers where you can get it repaired.

SOURCE: no tape icon when the tape is installed

Have you push down the cassette tray before closing the lid?

SOURCE: canon xl1

I had the exact same problem; my tape icon was flashing red with a line through it and the recorder would not record, no matter how hard I begged it to. After a full day of frustration, I called the videographer who had used it previously. There is a little trick.

1. Open the exterior tape door with the "Eject" button.
2. Wait, dont touch the tape. The little metal encasement will pop over and open within a few seconds.
3. To properly put the tape in, insert tape, push the little metal door that sais "Push this first".
4. Then push the exterior door closed.

Voila! Thats all there is to it!

SOURCE: VCR will not record

yes your hook is all correct...but still will not work......unless this is a d-vhs recorder...(and the other way to record hd is dvr)....(note dont throw the standard vcr away) it might and can be use later down road

SOURCE: When I play back recorded video on my Sony HC20 video cam.

Try using wet head cleaning tape. If no solution then need replace the video head if you can't do, go to service shop to change it