Canon GL1 Error - "Remove the Cassette" - GoFuckYourself.com

mkx · 09-23-2006, 04:21 PM

When I turn on my canon gl1 to play it says "remove the cassete" and then flashes EJECT. I was just filming with it the other day and didn't drop it or anything, anyone know what it could be?

Adult Warden · 09-23-2006, 04:24 PM

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...7&modelid=7376

This might help

After Shock Media · 09-23-2006, 04:24 PM

Have you tried the obvious and removed the cassette?

Adult Warden · 09-23-2006, 04:25 PM

http://www.videouniversity.com/forum...blems_P160178/

"I recently had this problem on an XL1s. The error message indicates a tape loading or transport mechanism malfunction. The loading process involves at least two steps. First, there are the thin metal panels that hold the cassete in a specific alignment as it is lowered into record/playback position. These panels must move independently as the cassette is lowered/ejected. A very small coiled spring at the back of the panels provides the tension on the panels to hold the cassette in perfect alignment. You can see this spring (with the tape door open) if you look into the cassette compartment from the back of the camera. If this spring is gone or has come loose from the bottom pin the cassette can not properly load, and you will get the error message. If you have good eyes and a LOT of patience you might be able to re-connect the spring. It took me about an hour to re-connect my loose spring. Warning: Don't attempt this unless you have another intact camera to use as a guide. While you are looking around try and determine if any of these thin metal panels are bent. If so, a trip to Canon repair is essential. Indeed, any malfunction of the camera is reason for a visit to Canon.
Second, once the cassette has been loaded a complicated series of mechanical arm movements extract the tape and position it around the record/playback heads. Anything that obstructs or prevents the completion of this process will generate the same error message. Don't even consider a quick-fix/repair in this area. The parts are so tiny any poking around is certain to cause additional damage.

Finally, Contact Canon and get specific instructions for initiating the repair process. follow these to the letter. Most comments I have read about Canon repair say they get things done in a timely fashion. However, be prepared upon the camera's return to find some kind of behavior shift in the camera's operation. Virtually every comment I have read regarding factory camera maintenance makes note of this. It is never a crisis. Just a simple fact that the repair facility (any repair facility) can't make the product exactly the same as it was when it left the factory. I see this trait in all of my automobiles, for example.
G5 1.8. Final Cut/QT Pro/iMovie/Still Life. GL1. XL1-s"

squishypimp · 09-23-2006, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by After Shock Media

Have you tried the obvious and removed the cassette?

lol

mkx · 09-23-2006, 04:41 PM

Thanks, seems like a lot of work or expensive. Can I just feed the video footage directly to my computer or laptop by firewire or will that effect the quality>?

mkx · 09-23-2006, 04:42 PM

I tried 4 cassettes

Adult Warden · 09-23-2006, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkx

Thanks, seems like a lot of work or expensive. Can I just feed the video footage directly to my computer or laptop by firewire or will that effect the quality>?

I only know what google told me...lol

Good luck tho on your search/solution

09-23-2006, 04:21 PM	#1
mkx Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,001	Canon GL1 Error - "Remove the Cassette" When I turn on my canon gl1 to play it says "remove the cassete" and then flashes EJECT. I was just filming with it the other day and didn't drop it or anything, anyone know what it could be?

09-23-2006, 04:24 PM	#3
After Shock Media It's coming look busy Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn". Posts: 35,299	Have you tried the obvious and removed the cassette? __________________ [email protected] ICQ:135982156 AIM: Aftershockmed1a MSN: [email protected]

09-23-2006, 04:24 PM	#2
Adult Warden So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,822	http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...7&modelid=7376 This might help

09-23-2006, 04:25 PM	#4
Adult Warden So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,822	http://www.videouniversity.com/forum...blems_P160178/ "I recently had this problem on an XL1s. The error message indicates a tape loading or transport mechanism malfunction. The loading process involves at least two steps. First, there are the thin metal panels that hold the cassete in a specific alignment as it is lowered into record/playback position. These panels must move independently as the cassette is lowered/ejected. A very small coiled spring at the back of the panels provides the tension on the panels to hold the cassette in perfect alignment. You can see this spring (with the tape door open) if you look into the cassette compartment from the back of the camera. If this spring is gone or has come loose from the bottom pin the cassette can not properly load, and you will get the error message. If you have good eyes and a LOT of patience you might be able to re-connect the spring. It took me about an hour to re-connect my loose spring. Warning: Don't attempt this unless you have another intact camera to use as a guide. While you are looking around try and determine if any of these thin metal panels are bent. If so, a trip to Canon repair is essential. Indeed, any malfunction of the camera is reason for a visit to Canon. Second, once the cassette has been loaded a complicated series of mechanical arm movements extract the tape and position it around the record/playback heads. Anything that obstructs or prevents the completion of this process will generate the same error message. Don't even consider a quick-fix/repair in this area. The parts are so tiny any poking around is certain to cause additional damage. Finally, Contact Canon and get specific instructions for initiating the repair process. follow these to the letter. Most comments I have read about Canon repair say they get things done in a timely fashion. However, be prepared upon the camera's return to find some kind of behavior shift in the camera's operation. Virtually every comment I have read regarding factory camera maintenance makes note of this. It is never a crisis. Just a simple fact that the repair facility (any repair facility) can't make the product exactly the same as it was when it left the factory. I see this trait in all of my automobiles, for example. G5 1.8. Final Cut/QT Pro/iMovie/Still Life. GL1. XL1-s"

09-23-2006, 04:41 PM	#6
mkx Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,001	Thanks, seems like a lot of work or expensive. Can I just feed the video footage directly to my computer or laptop by firewire or will that effect the quality>?

09-23-2006, 04:42 PM	#7
mkx Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,001	I tried 4 cassettes