HELP- Sony SLV-771HF VCR error codes?
Paul Nelson
a tape.... now it displays error codes as follows (there's still a tape
in it, can't get it out without major surgery...):
these are in sequence.
When plugged in: L 00 04
Power off/on: L 09 04
Eject: L 01 04
Play: L 30 04
HiSpeed rewind: L 07 04
At each press of a button, the head comes up to speed for a few seconds
and then stops- nothing else wiggles.
Can anyone give me a clue as to what these codes mean, and where to
start troubleshooting? Done most of the obvious- no blown fuse, tape
path clear, etc.
Tried asking a couple of Sony service centers for info, but they
wouldn't help. Said bring it in for a minimum $100 looksee. I'd like to
avoid that if I could....
Please reply by email to:
drh...@ames.net
as well as the group- I *know* I get less than half the postings that
occur here.
Thanks!
Paul Nelson W5GNF Cessna 140 N77149
drh...@ames.net
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Sam Goldwasser
Don't know if those error codes apply to your model, however.
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John Poulton
>In article <36880F55...@ames.net> Paul Nelson <drh...@ames.net>
writes:
>
> I have a Sony SLV-771HF VCR that recently quit in the middle of playing
> a tape.... now it displays error codes as follows (there's still a tape
> in it, can't get it out without major surgery...):
> these are in sequence.
> When plugged in: L 00 04
> Power off/on: L 09 04
> Eject: L 01 04
> Play: L 30 04
> HiSpeed rewind: L 07 04
> At each press of a button, the head comes up to speed for a few seconds
> and then stops- nothing else wiggles.
>
>
The centre part tells which mode the machine was in when the fault occured
(the "minutes" part). It is the last part of the code that is important
(the "seconds" part).
The code is as follows
00 No fault
01 Take up reel not rotating
02 Supply reel not rotating
03 No drum rotation
04 Clockwise rotation of capstan motor incorrect
05 Anticlockwise rotation of capstan motor incorrect
06 Cassette loading incorrect
07 Cassette loading incorrect
Your code of 04 means that either the capstan motor is not rotating
because of some mechanical problem. Alternatively if the motor is turning
OK then it is possible that the micro thinks that it is not for some reason.
Good luck
John
Dont forget that every day has its dog,
and every silver lining has a cloud!
Sam Goldwasser
> The centre part tells which mode the machine was in when the fault occured
> (the "minutes" part). It is the last part of the code that is important
> (the "seconds" part).
Do you have a complete list of the mode codes? (For the FAQ)
Thanks.
--- sam
John Poulton
Sam Goldwasser wrote in message ...
No , afraid not. All I have is the list of codes given.
All the best
John
RLeeds1729
Read your post re sony --thought maybe you could help me?! I have sony slv585
vcr and need a power supply(unit was hit with lightning power surge) any ideas
where i can get a used , operating power supply at a reasonalbe price??
thanks.
Rodd Leeds, New York
John Poulton
RLeeds1729 wrote in message <19981231174913...@ng14.aol.com>...
No ideawhere to get one in the States I`m afraid. I`m in UK. I doubt you
would get a new one even if you were prepared to pay the price. I had his
problem with a Sony back in the summer and ended up scrapping the machine as
uneconomic.
All the best
John
S.E. London UK