Hi JB, thanks for the suggestions...I put in 3 brand spankin' new digital tapes...same message each time 03 safemode, eject tape, reinsert. the spindles are spinning freely, i hit FF as soon as I put the tape in, starts, to run, but then alarm etc.. I am grateful that you tried to help, if you have any other suggestions, I am wide open to try them..thanks again... richard

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