YET ANOTHER MAGNAVOX DVD-VCR REPAIR ZV427MG9 SPILLS TAPE EATS TAPE

[@obe1canobe146]

Took mines out of storage and was doing the same thing.....after cleaning the dust off kept doing the same thing, after watching this video I cleaned the sensors with windex and it started working!!! Thanks a mill!

[@CliveTrezona]

Thanks for this great repair. Looking forward to part 2.

[@Cientxa]

Thank you! I am going to try this and hope my VCR problem is solved as easily as this one.

[@buildstoys]

Great job as always, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@RoughJustice2k18]

The VCR needed just a simple cleanup of the tape path, sensors and mode switch (heads appear to be OK) - no parts replaced yet. Easy enough fix. Looking forward to part 2 with the DVD section and cap changing. That should be fun. Cool vid by the way. Cheers. :)

[@fernandodelagarza3603]

Bro!! You made my night!! I was having issues and did what you show in this vid and wala!!! Problem fix!

[@TheVCRKing]

Another one?! I bet the next VCR repair video is going to be another of these Magnavox combos. LOL!

[@norcal715]

Yep I do have another one on the bench right now.

[@TheVCRKing]

@@norcal715 Are you kidding me right now? 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ED4action]

@@norcal715 i like the way you show us how to repair things, thanks. have you ever heard of the ' way back machine", for saving anything on the net? i think all your vids should be backed up "forever". i bet you could ask your fans/subscribers to help having them all backed up, so you wouldn't have to do anything, but ask them to do it. if a video has already been saved it will indicate that on the wayback machine website.

[@norcal715]

It's a ZV457MG9A it has a digital tuner built in. Should be up in a few days. Thanks for watching

[@norcal715]

New magnavox DVD/VCR up now! As I promised you.

[@MH-jm5qj]

How did you get the VCR mechanism lifted to get to the molex switch to clean it with the steel brush?

[@denimjeans2007]

@NorCal715 loving your videos. when are you planning to post the part 2? looking forward to it. it is really messy to get these smd caps out. curios how you are going to do that :)

[@flip65515]

You may wanna mention that when reassembling the unit, you'll probably end up with 8 or 9 different kinds of screws and more than likely you'll forget where they came from. That said, this video gave me the basic knowledge to get it done. So thank you. Shockingly enough, it was that lens with the plastic wheel underneath the VCR unit. Oh, I have an ONN universal remote without the VCR option. Do you know how to switch from DVD to VCR on the remote without having to do it manually on the unit? God forbid I should get up off my ass.

[@matthewwhitt9398]

Lol

[@giorgostexnikos6976]

one more time excellent explanation.thenks

[@thespikingmathtutor484]

I think the combo I purchase is doing the same thing. Just need to know how to safely get to the part. Also, is merely rubbing it clean using q tips good enough? Would alcohol hurt it?

[@norcal715]

I have several videos showing how to gain access the the mode select switch. Alcohol wont hurt it at all, it is very mild.

[@thespikingmathtutor484]

@@norcal715 Ok. I will look through. And due to some tinkering. It clicks too. Bet that is an easy adjustment. Thank you!

[@GETITMEHLED]

I really want to thank you for your videos. I've learned so much! I currently have a problem with the same model as this video. I have a pinch roller that tends to walk up the shaft. The retaining cap does not stay tight. I can't find replacements. Do you have any tips? Thank you.

[@odielov1]

I have that same model (ZV247MG9) SPITS the tape out and eats the tape, but the VCR still work till this day. and I don't want to break out the new one( EMERSON) that I bought 4 years ago, still in the box UNOPENED. So if I buy those repair tools that you say in this video I should be able to fix It???

[@ThEJaviViP]

Love your work on VCRs. Where can i find a stainless toothbrush like that?

[@norcal715]

Harbor freight tools sells brass and stainless brushes.

[@JaySkip]

How are you just gonna skip a bunch of steps to get to the mode switch like that lol. I have the same unit and cant lift up the part even after removing a bunch of screws, thanks anyways

[@norcal715]

I may have omitted that one, sorry. I have several more videos showing how to access the mode select switch.

[@calzonemaniacsvideocorner0804]

These damn mode switches... Funai VCRs seemed to always have problems with those for some reason...

[@MRPETER1]

Hey do you know how to make it play PAL encoded tapes correctly? I have a VCR made for the US market and my old tapes are from Europe. Output is b&w and distorted.

[@compositefrog1811]

I have a memorex dvd combo the vcr side works good, but the dvd side dosent spin the disc I've tried to fix it but it still dosent work, and help?

[@nandaqualls8341]

my unit will only blink red on the on button and green on the vcr/dvd button. it won’t ever open. it wont do anything and it’s always been in box. first time trying to use

[@Lightsngear]

I'm having the same problem with my own Magnavox combo! I've taken it partially apart, but you didn't show how to access the mode switch. I'm wondering if you had to remove the bottom, (taking out base screws) in order to loosen the chassis? I removed the basic chassis screws, but it was still securely in place. I'm only willing to go so far.

[@norcal715]

You do have to remove the complete circuit board / mechanism unit, then there are 2 screws that hold the mechanism to the circuit board. One is hidden under the capstan/cylinder motor ribbon cable. BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE THE RIBBON CABLE!

[@Lightsngear]

@@norcal715 Okay. I'd have to open it up and take another look. I'm still assuming that the loading/playing unit (as a whole) needs to be loosened and/or removed, since that piece is not visible with everything in place.

[@MMWA-DAVE]

A genuine magnetbox next time maybe a panaphonic or a sorny.

[@mdexperience2011]

I did all this and the vhs door is hard to open now. Any advice??

[@spunkylara2008]

how did you pull the dvd player out?

[@mandamush22]

Can't find an electronics repair shop in my area.

[@anitabreakone]

You seem like you know what you’re doing. I have a system just like this and all lights are on. The vcr and dvd lights are on. The power light just flashes all the time. I can’t turn it off or choose vcr or dvd. It won’t even eject or open and I know there so no VHS tape in. I don’t think there is a dvd in either. It won’t do anything but light up. I have to unplug it to get it to go off. It just started doing this a couple weeks ago. Any suggestions? I have lots of old VHS tapes from long ago of family recordings that I’d love to watch.

[@norcal715]

Wow, based on the description I would guess a power supply or system control problem. Hard to say without looking at it though. Sorry.

[@anitabreakone]

@@norcal715 thanks. Guess it’s time it goes. Can’t find anyone to look at it. 😞

[@richardstyer4166]

Thanks for your great videos, I repaired my Samsung by cleaning. Now I'm ready to tackle the Magnavox mode switch, just 1 question why do you specify a stainless steel toothbrush, won't brass work?

[@norcal715]

It is what I have currently.

[@richardstyer4166]

@@norcal715 Thanks to you I was able to repair my unit with only 2 screws left over. Thanks again

[@larryshaver3568]

I have a few Magnavox vcr's with a similar problem but won't eject

[@RapCityShadyJ1]

I have the same vcr can u help me fix it

[@maggieandfamily8108]

Where are you located, I have the same vcr/dvd player, I need it cleaned, its doing the same exact thing!!

[@norcal715]

I am in Northern California. About 100 miles north of Sacramento

[@maggieandfamily8108]

@@norcal715 okay, thanks, I'm in Massachusetts!

[@felixcat4346]

Wow after this video I put on my earth shoes, cleaned my pet rock and put some bleach in my veins.

[@norcal715]

Not sure what to make about that comment. Thanks for watching I guess.

[@brettjames1992]

I try to avoid the Magnavox DVD recorder combos because they seem to break down alot

[@welderfixer]

Gandolf with a soldering iron!

[@mandamush22]

show how you got to the mode switch without tearing everything apart.

[@norcal715]

look at my latest video. I show how to.

[@denniswendling9155]

I can’t find that video showing how to gain access without a full tear down…can you link it?