OK! Am where I have access to manuals now. Thats a 1992 model - too old for a B-Mechanism. Has an A-Mechanism. Common problems were cracked take-up reel assembly, connection problems and solder associated with the pcb on the bottom (SL-27), dried-out electrolytics. Jerry Silverman Greentron Inc 4 Newland Ave Greenville SC 29609 864 232 3889 Fax 271 2080 mailto:greentron@xxxxxxx ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ed" <edb3@xxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2003 6:40 PM Subject: [TechAssist] Re: sony CCDTR31 camcorder > There are no e codes that i know of, this camera is 10 years old, and does > not have a jack for the RM-95, i dont have a manual for this model, but it > is a B mech chassis, i think i had one of these a long time ago with this > prob, and it was the ls chassis > Ed Mesa AZ > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <greentron@xxxxxxx> > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2003 11:02 PM > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: sony CCDTR31 camcorder > > > > If this is a B-Mechanism unit, the hook that holds the basket down may > have > > damaged the traces in the LS Chassis flex pcb. This damage occurs right > where > > the take up reel sensor traces are. You can usually see the damage with a > > powerful magnifying glass. If this is what happened, reading out the > > emergency codes will tell you that there is a loss of take up reel FG. > > Smallest part is the complete LS Chassis, about $85 dealer cost from > > distributors, or $60 from MCM. > > You will get the same symptom from loss of drum or capstan FG pulses. > Reading > > out the emergency codes will give you the answer. > > > This camcorder int wont load tape, the mechnism isnt binding, it moves > freely, > > > and will cycle with no tape, but when tape is inserted, it loads half > way, ive > > > seen this b4, but cant remember what it was > > > Ed Video Pro-Tech > > > Mesa AZ > > > > **************************************************************************** > * > > > Lost Password: > > > http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". > > > Email Archives: > > > //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/ > > > **************************************************************************** > * > > Lost Password: > > http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". > > Email Archives: > > //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/ > > > **************************************************************************** * > Lost Password: > http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". > Email Archives: > //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/ ***************************************************************************** Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/