Is it possible that the VCR is covered up/closed in/installed with inadequate ventilation?
It could be a loose connection or bad component. The usual way to narrow down the possibilities is to use what is called ‘cold spray’ or ‘circuit chiller’ on the appropriate sections of the circuit board until you locate the component that is failing with when it gets hot. I once had a VCR that needed a little fan blowing on it to keep it happy – much easier solution than actually hunting down the fault. If play or record just stopped and the tape unloaded, it could also be a mechanical problem like a marginal idler tire, idler clutch, or worn belt.
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