Wont retract when putting in new tape - Canon ZR200 Mini DV Digital Camcorder

Step 1 - Open the Case Use a small screwdriver to open the case. Be careful with the contents inside after the case is open, as you do not want the tape and the system to fall out of the case and unwind. To prevent this, keep your finger on top or use a small piece of masking tape to keep everything in place.
Step 2 - Look Inside Take a look inside the case to see if there is a simple problem with the retraction system. For example, the spring might be undamaged but unhinged from the tape, or there might be dirt clogging the spring. If it's an easy fix, remove the dirt or reinsert the spring, and then proceed to the sixth step to close the case.
Step 3 - Remove the Tape If the problem runs deeper than a bit of debris, you will have to remove the tape to observe the retraction system. Take the tape slowly out of the case, holding the retraction system in place. Once the tape is completely out, disconnect it from the spring.
Step 4 - Replace or Fix the Retraction System If the spring is broken, disconnected, or damaged, you will need to replace it with a new one. You can purchase a new part at the same store you bought your tape measure from. Make sure you have the model number and size when you go to the store to get the exact fit.
Step 5 - Put the Tape Back After replacing the spring, connect the tape to the spring by putting the end of the spring into the hole at the start of the tape. There is usually a part connected with tape. Use some masking tape to put it back together. After you've secured the connection, let the tape roll slowly back into the case.
Step 6 - Close the Case Having tested the retraction system by letting the tape roll in, you have successfully repaired your retraction system. Now, remove the masking tape keeping the system inside the case, and reattach the top cover with the screwdriver. Your measuring tape should retract again properly.
If, after completing this guide, your tape measure still doesn't work properly, consider purchasing a new one or upgrading to a laser tape measure for reading at a distance.

Hi Sonnyfresh, Follow the following steps:

Step 1 - Open the Case Use a small screwdriver to open the case. Be careful with the contents inside after the case is open, as you do not want the tape and the system to fall out of the case and unwind. To prevent this, keep your finger on top or use a small piece of masking tape to keep everything in place.
Step 2 - Look Inside Take a look inside the case to see if there is a simple problem with the retraction system. For example, the spring might be undamaged but unhinged from the tape, or there might be dirt clogging the spring.It's an easy fix, remove the dirt or reinsert the spring, and then proceed to the sixth step to close the case.
Step 3 - Remove the Tape If the problem runs deeper than a bit of debris, you will have to remove the tape to observe the retraction system. Take the tape slowly out of the case, holding the retraction system in place. Once the tape is completely out, disconnect it from the spring.

Step 4 - Replace or Fix the Retraction System If the spring is broken, or damaged, you will need to replace it with a new one. You should be able to replace it. Make sure you have the model number and size when you go to the purchase one.

Step 5 - Put the Tape Back After replacing the spring, connect the tape to the spring by putting the end of the spring into the hole at the start of the tape. There is usually a part connected with tape. Use some masking tape to put it back together. After you've secured the connection, let the tape roll slowly back into the case.
Step 6 - Close the Case Test the retraction system by letting the tape roll in, hopefully you have repaired retraction system. Remove the masking tape keeping the system inside the case, and reattach the top cover with the screwdriver. Your tape should retract again properly.

Kind regards
Davoid

The fault seems to be in the sensor and the mode switch of the loading system which is connected with the main controller processor and loading driver.
This can be a failure of the tape end detector which is a IR - infra red- emitter which is placed in the center of the tape tray and MUST feed continuous signal to the END IR detectors placed at either ends.
Also the tape seems to load with a false detection of the cassette within when the tray is closed for this reason of the failure along with a possible misplaced mode switch settings. This triggers to make the loading move without a reason and so can be due to failure of the the mode switch or unbalanced settings.You will need some experience to remove the tray unit, then check on the IR sensors and also check the settings of the loading drive and mode switch.

my comcorder does not play tape

check coil spring inside might be broken or disengage to the tape measure.

Install new batteries.....really! They will just up and die when your camera's on and then there's nothing else you can do. If you have rechargeables....swap them out for any fresh batteries just to close your camera...then put your recharged rechargeables back in. Or put them back in and recharge on your camera dock.

Get to Canon and see if they will spring for a new carriage assembly, as this is usually the culprit...accordianman

bent guide pins, dried out grease, belts got old although you say new, some object stuck inside jamming gears.... the list goes on.

It's dirty inside, you need to send it off to be cleaned.

Hi Everyone,

our MV800 was doing the the same so i "accidentally" dropped it (i got a bit frustrated and it was out of warranty) and now it works fine. please note it dropped about half a meter on carpeted floor while it was off.

Hope this helps