JVC HM-DH30000U not playing back D-VHS tapes

[ENunn]

I don't know if this is the right place to ask, but I was planning on doing more D-VHS transfers, but my unit stopped playing D-VHS tapes. When I popped in a tape, it said "WAIT A MINUTE
CALIBRATING. . ." and the image never popped up, it's stuck on a grey screen. I tried another tape, same issue. Something must've failed. Is there any fix for this? Is it even worth fixing?

[themaster1]

some clues here: https://www.digitalfaq.com/forum/vcr-repair/8377-jvc-dvhs-hm.html

[timtape]

Perhaps the tape path is dirty. Do you know how to inspect and clean it?

[ENunn]

some clues here: https://www.digitalfaq.com/forum/vcr-repair/8377-jvc-dvhs-hm.html

I have a feeling it's caps but I'm a little afraid of not being able to put the vcr back together. I might give it a shot though.

Perhaps the tape path is dirty. Do you know how to inspect and clean it?

I cleaned the heads, but that's about it. I'm not sure where to start.

[The_Doman]

If you search for JVC D-VHS calibrating 201:
You can read it is a long time issue plaguing the D-VHS owners.