The door on my handycam will not open - Sony Handycam CCD-TR416 Camcorder

Something not latching is usually spring related. If you feel like taking it apart you can probably find out what is keeping it from latching.

Hi!
try to inspect the mechanical lock! or maybe you have some debris or some solid matter not part of your handycam, inside the mechanical cassette that why your door not open.

Sony Handycam CCD-TRV58 Hi-8 Analog Camcorder
1. Per the manual on esupport.sony.com
- if the power is disconnected door won't open, and if the battery is the dead the door won't open.
Plug it in and hopefully you can get the tape out.

Did this work?

Try these steps:

1. Open the tape cover fully until it clicks open.
2. Turn the camcorder on to "VCR Mode."
3. With the cover still open and the camera in "VCR mode," take out the battery.
4. Put the battery back in--out should pop your tape.

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Fail safe the drum may not be spinning free.

While I do not have specific knowledge of your camera the DVD door should have a small hole in which you insert a small object - a paper clip works, and push gently. This is the norm on CD/DVD drives and releases an internal catch. Good luck.

This sounds like the door latch is broke or stuck it may have to be sent in for repair...go to www.sony.com customer service and they will take good care of you!
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Thank you!

With battery attached, Power switch at OFF position and press Eject button and wait for few seconds.

Try removing the battery for a few seconds, and then re-inserting. This seems to reset something on my DCR-TRV20, and it starts closing properly.

How does a DVD camcorder have a CD tray ?