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George Pontis
Nov 4, 2002, 12:31:08 AM11/4/02
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Sony SLV-M20HF VCR, not much used and maybe about 1 year old. Tapes
often don't eject without a lot of fiddling or repeated tries. Through
the door one can see the tape not rise all the way - then it gets
reloaded. If you help it up at the critical moment, it will eject
sometimes but not always.
often don't eject without a lot of fiddling or repeated tries. Through
the door one can see the tape not rise all the way - then it gets
reloaded. If you help it up at the critical moment, it will eject
sometimes but not always.
I removed the lid for inspection but didn't see anything obvious. Moving
parts appeared lubricated and smoothly functioning, and everything was
clean. But I didn't really see how the mechanism functioned.
Is this a common problem with an easy solution ?
George
Sofie
Nov 4, 2002, 1:05:04 AM11/4/02
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George Pontis:
Usually what happens with this specific Sony VCR and similar series of Sony
models is that the front flipper door on the VCR is not opening all the way
and/or soon enough to let the tape cassette come out, therefore it goes back
in and is re-loaded. Usually this is due to a cracked lever or cam on the
left side of the tray and carriage assembly.
Frankly, if this were my VCR, I would completely remove the front flapper
door (easy solution) and run the VCR until it drops and then instead of
buying a brand-new replacement VCR, visit a local, friendly, small, owner
operated VCR repair shop and make a deal on a used, reconditioned 6 to 12
year old, high-end JVC, Sharp, or Sony VCR. Properly functioning, they
will out perform and outlast most any new VCR units you can buy today.
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Best Regards,
Daniel Sofie
Electronics Supply & Repair
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Usually what happens with this specific Sony VCR and similar series of Sony
models is that the front flipper door on the VCR is not opening all the way
and/or soon enough to let the tape cassette come out, therefore it goes back
in and is re-loaded. Usually this is due to a cracked lever or cam on the
left side of the tray and carriage assembly.
Frankly, if this were my VCR, I would completely remove the front flapper
door (easy solution) and run the VCR until it drops and then instead of
buying a brand-new replacement VCR, visit a local, friendly, small, owner
operated VCR repair shop and make a deal on a used, reconditioned 6 to 12
year old, high-end JVC, Sharp, or Sony VCR. Properly functioning, they
will out perform and outlast most any new VCR units you can buy today.
--
Best Regards,
Daniel Sofie
Electronics Supply & Repair
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George Pontis
Nov 4, 2002, 9:56:13 AM11/4/02
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Daniel, sounds like the voice of great experience. Thank you for
responding. It happens that I do have another VCR, a JVC S5000 S-VHS
model. Mechanically I never had the slightest problem in 10 years of
light use. However, it never worked that well playing pre-recorded
tapes. It would exhibit tracking problems and go in and out of stereo. I
learned that it was a common problem with the head design.
responding. It happens that I do have another VCR, a JVC S5000 S-VHS
model. Mechanically I never had the slightest problem in 10 years of
light use. However, it never worked that well playing pre-recorded
tapes. It would exhibit tracking problems and go in and out of stereo. I
learned that it was a common problem with the head design.
I'll grab the Sony and head down to the workshop this evening...
George
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p baran
Nov 6, 2002, 12:46:29 PM11/6/02
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On 4/11/02 5:31 am, in article
MPG.182fa5f14...@news.supernews.com, "George Pontis"
<gpo...@spamcop.net> wrote:
MPG.182fa5f14...@news.supernews.com, "George Pontis"
<gpo...@spamcop.net> wrote:
Getting a new lever or cam to replace the broken ones should cost next to
nothing.
Sofie
Nov 6, 2002, 6:00:34 PM11/6/02
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.... and it may break again in 6 months. That particular design, in my
opinion, is pure crap.
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opinion, is pure crap.
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