SONY Vid Cam CCD-F401 Video Problem

[Fez]

I have this a few times it is caused by the lock/stanby switch not working
correctly ( the one near the thumb push) this switch will only work when in
camera mode and does not affect the camera in playback , it is not pushed
across far enough or the micro switch has broken leaving it in the lock
position
Scott Tallaksen wrote in message <37C708E2...@gte.net>...
>Hi, I have a Sony video camera recorder, and the tapes in it will play
>the 8mm tapes, but when switching to the video operation side (on
>switch) Its just dead. Checked all the boards for bad components as
>best I could, and Fuses are fine. Switches all look good too. Are
>there Common problems that These units have? Id really appreciate it if
>someone could give me a lead or two. Thanks.....Scott
>email is:
>tal...@gte.net
>

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The"STAND-BY" switch may be bad....if it is good look for D&D converter
problems or bad caps on any of the boards.

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Fez wrote in message <7q8e7a$km2$1...@uranium.btinternet.com>...

[Pro-Cam Electronics]

The VTR/CAM switch on the top board may have dirty contacts, you can try
spraying tuner cleaner & moving the switch back & forth, try taking the
switch apart & cleaning the contacts with an eraser pencil or do what I do,
replace it with Sony P # 1-572-283-11.
Possible it could be another problem also, these units are failing all the
time because of surface mount capacitor problems. Got 3 to rebuild this
week.
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I hope this helps,
Tim
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