Re: Emerson VCR755 - won't start the first time
From: Mark D. Zacharias (mzacharias_at_yis.us)
Date: 12/01/04
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Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2004 05:44:04 -0600
"Wayne Tiffany" <wayne.tiffanyRMVJUNK@asi.com> wrote in message
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> This one is held together by the middle spindle being mushroomed. If I
> cut
> that, I've broken it.
>
> I don't know for sure that my removing & inspecting caused the machine to
> not play any more, but the last time I put it back together, it stopped
> giving me any decent output. Everything seems to mechanically move
> properly. When I push the Play button, it loads the tape, and then I get
> a
> very brief glimpse of something, and then all I get is snow on the screen.
> No errors - it just plays away, but nothing resembling a picture. It also
> seems that it maybe erases as it's supposed to be playing, but I haven't
> totally confirmed that yet. That's why I figured that I should just go
> ahead & replace the switch as being a possible cause..
>
> WT
>
> "Bob Shuman" <reshuman@removethis.lucent.com> wrote in message
> news:coih6k$ft3@netnews.proxy.lucent.com...
>> Many mode switches can be opened, cleaned, re-lubricated, and then
>> reassembled. You just need to be careful not to break the plastic snap
>> tabs. It is certainly worth trying first before you order a replacement.
>>
>> Bob
>>
>> "Wayne Tiffany" <wayne.tiffanyRMVJUNK@asi.com> wrote in message
>> news:313srnF369o1kU1@uni-berlin.de...
>> > Does anyone know where I can find a mode select switch for this thing?
>>
>>
>
>
The mode switch I believe is visible from underneath the unit, mounted on or
near the circuit board near the reel idler unit. It can likely be cleaned
without disassembly if you can spray cleaner into it. Manual cleaning is
better, but more dangerous.
The video head may have gotten dirty during all this. Extreme caution is
required for cleaning. Do NOT try using cotton swabs. A folded piece of
coffee filter paper with some alcohol on it works OK - it should gently be
held stationary against the drum while rotating the drum with your other
hand. Follow with a dry one to get any residue. The other heads and guides
can be cleaned with swabs. A proper cleaning procedure can probably be found
at:
http://repairfaq.ece.drexel.edu/
Mark Z.
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