This is caused by problems with the mechanism. There should be an indicator on the LCD screen when this happens. If the indicator shows a teardrop, it means the unit thinks it has moisture (dew sensor).
The most likely fault is a defective capstan motor, the motor that moves the tape through the camera. Time for a Canon service center.
OK, this sounds crazy, but I found a solution on the web for this. Rest the camera flat in your hand with the monitor side down. Then, tap the camera on the plastic cover piece, firmly but not overly aggressive, three times. Then, open up the compartment and insert the tape.
WARNING: Do not tap on the monitor side. I did this and ruined the playback picture. However, even though the camera is useless to me, the tape still inserts just fine.
My Camcorder hadnt worked in month with the same problem, I just tried your solution and it works! I can't beleive it thanks.
OMG I am shocked this worked!! I was so frustrated that all of a sudden it just started doing this. If anyone is getting this message, try it. Thank you Dave!
DavelnArizon...I don't know where you found this information...but it worked !! Thanks !!
My intial problem was the fact that the tape would only load into the yoke mechnism but not stay in the camera long enough to engage and close the door. That probelm was amazingly fixed by using the tap method found above. Thanks to DaveInAZ, "Rube Goldberg" would be proud of you internet problem solvers. These fixes are so ridulous on first glance that you'd swear they could never have possibly worked but they did both times.... Just imagine what we all dd before the internet..... Pay Canon big dollars (not to mention shipping
It really did work! Had the exact same problem and used the exact same solution and it's like new again!
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This is usually caused by a defective component in the tape detection circuitry and can usually be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired qualified service technician.
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