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Repair guides and support for videocassette recorders including Betamax and VHS (Video Home System) players.

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Why is my tape being eaten after only a few seconds?

After beginning to play the tape it gets pulled out and stuck. Then the VCR will turn off completely.

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@sunnid76 most common cause for a VCR eating the tapes is a dirty/worn idler wheel. We would need to know your VCR’s exact make and model to try to help you further with this. Check VCR eats the tape. for more

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