Hi,

I have a JVC HR-J725 ( EK ) in great condition apart from a what looks like a
mechanical fault.

There's a tape 'stuck inside' and it won't eject. When powered on, a motor tries
to unload the tape but there's something stopping it working. It seems that
whatever the motor is trying to turn via a belt ( the eject mechanism
presumably ) is jammed. Then the unit powers back down into standby after a few
seconds.

Any insight into how to proceed ?

Graham