CompuServe Messages

Hey ALL, Frustration!! Just when I think I'm getting CLOSE to getting close to getting the hang of 3ds3 (never used the product before) I gather up my courage and attempt to render to tape. My new GVRS-950 starts clicking away and I return 20 mins. later to find – nothing! The deck is receiving commands from 3ds but fails to record. What gives? The tape shuttles, the EDIT light flashes once but the RECORD light doesn't. The deck does just fine outside of 3ds. I've rechecked all connections and, yes the record tab is still in place. Any suggestions? Thanks, HH