On My Canon Canovision 8 E520 camcorder, I cannot load the tape. Without tape, the compartment closes. With tape, I can push compartment in, but the compartment does not go down, and pops back open. Any help?

Kevin, December 2011

I've got the same problem with my E520 camcorder. Was there a fix for this problem?

GY, April 2020

I tried...It did not work. I removed the face plate to see...It appears that there is cassette sensor on one side and three micro switches on the one side to sense cassette. If I put my finger and block it, I can hear motor sound for few seconds but nothing happens, and then rewind spool goes for few rounds, the lid does not go down but pops up. Without cassette, I do not hear any motor sound, but the lid goes down.

Kevin, December 2011

Thank you for a quick reply...Will certainly try this out in next few minutes.. Merry Xmas to you as well.

Kevin, December 2011

Not same model as you, had mine for yrs, similar problem, I find on mine I need to hold it in slightly/for a short period of time, give it chance to scan it probably. After that ok, until the next time, same thing again, slightly annoying, but I am used to doing it now, so does not bother me anymore, Reason why, ??? Possibly some software bug, not quite checking in correct order. But try just holding it closed for a short time, you will feel when it is ok, It sort of stops reacting, you do not need very much pressure, other wise you could damage it. I assume you intend to use it tomorrow, so impossible to get it to a repair place, But for the cost of repair, is it worth it if above works. Merry Xmas

SD, December 2011