I just got lucky to get a VZ3500 today. The transparent cover had 3 nasty scratches and other than that cosmetically it is in fantastic shape. the cassette door and control button area is in fantastic shape (if not I would have never bought it). It was a rainy day in the "windy city" and had to travel quite a bit far to get it, plus my wife is at work. I cannot ask for a better time when she is away at work to bring my treasure peacefully. 
Don't have to hide in the garage and bring it in when she is in deep sleep. 
The good thing is that record player works fantastic on both sides and all functions work well.
The bad thing is the cassette door won't open I never tried any hopeless maneuvers to open it. I know there is some catch.
The record indicator LED stays on no matter what you do.
Cassette axle turns say 15 degrees and stops on both FF and RW. It won't move in play mode.
Radio sound is so weak on both channels even with antenna connection. It receives signal and LEDs lights up strong but low volume at the max.
I want to hug this baby for the LP play function. But I am a bit greedy to get the radio and tape function also work.
I will post pictures tomorrow!
I really appreciate any help to get a service manual for this unit and also thoughts, suggestions and humble advice on correcting the radio tape issues.
It is such a wonderful view when this plays records....trust me... there is nothing like it!
If you guys happen to find one just grab it.
Cheers!
) and don't want to kill the other half that is working fantastic.
:annoyed: Without opening the door there was no way to open up the unit. 
