[TechAssist] Re: *FIXED!* Panasonic time lapse AG RT600
- From: "Premium Technologies" <premtech@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2002 15:30:40 -0800
Bill,
GREAT! Next comes the possibility that the customer will hook it up wrong
and have similar symptoms, unless you did the install already. The back of
the AG-RT600 the video connectors are usually fitted with an RCA adapter so
they can use the generic cable, which terminates in a mini phone plug
connector in the back of the monitor. In a large number of cases I've seen
the customer will mix-up the audio with the video, or video in for the out.
The generic cable has four RCA ends. Your red ones are video, and white are
audio. The video-in and video-out plugs are clearly marked on the back of
the unit, along with the audios. But the cables are not. If you get a call
just drop me a personal note and I will elaborate a bit more. But in a large
percentage of case you can expect it if the customer does his own install
and forgets how the cables came off...
Hope this helps
Bill
Premium Technologies
27501 V Street
Ocean Park, Washington 98640
Phone: (360) 665-5984
Fax: (775) 860-7747
email: premtech@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill S" <billans@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, February 08, 2002 5:23 PM
Subject: [TechAssist] Re: *FIXED!* Panasonic time lapse AG RT600
>
> Hi
> And thank you Bill
>
> It turned out that the top cap on the capstan which holds the capstan
shaft
> had worn which then caused the capstan motor disc to rub against the coils
> of the motor. I had felt the capstan when I started but did not remove
the
> belt which was a ribbed belt. The capstan felt stiff but I attributed
that
> to the ribbed belt. When removed, the capstan was very hard and erractic
to
> turn. **DUH** I removed everything and cleaned. packed the bearings
with
> molytone grease. (The bearings seemed good)
> The customer had brought an original tape in that was making noises. I
had
> found out that the tapes were used constantly for the last 4 years.
> Customer will get new tapes to replace. Now everything is fine.
>
> With the rubbing of the disc to the coils, it explains why it looked like
a
> power supply problem with the poor quality picture. The customer did
say
> that it would stop but it never did it for me and I figured it was due to
> the bad tape. DUH DUH DUH DUH, but Thanks to all who helped.
> Have a GREAT WEEKEND!!
>
>
> Bill S
> New Life Video & Audio
> May God richly Bless you and your families
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Premium Technologies" <premtech@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, February 08, 2002 9:07 AM
> Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Panasonic time lapse AG RT600
>
>
> >
> > Bill,
> > One reoccurring problem I've seen with time-lapse today is the capstan
> > motor. More specifically the bearing. You may want to remove the shaft
> and
> > in some cases remove and replace the capstan bearing. The shaft in
those
> > Panasonic units, like others, are naturally dark. Don't let that fool
> you.
> > Because these units run constantly that bearing should be well
lubricated
> > more frequently. And it's not usually a question of breakdown in the
> > bearing itself, just that the lubrication in them gets hard and causes
> > parasite drag on the shaft which in turn causes picture distortions on
> play
> > and record.
> > Also, check your tension roller on the belt. Drop the belt and
physically
> > check the roller wheel for side play. If any, you may want to consider
> > putting a maintenance kit in it. (Consists of Clutch/Idler, belt,
tension
> > roller, pinch roller and brake band).
> > Hope this helps
> > Bill
> >
> > Premium Technologies
> > 27501 V Street
> > Ocean Park, Washington 98640
> > Phone: (360) 665-5984
> > Fax: (775) 860-7747
> > email: premtech@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Bill S" <billans@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Friday, February 08, 2002 11:25 AM
> > Subject: [TechAssist] Panasonic time lapse AG RT600
> >
> >
> > >
> > > We got this unit in with the picture quality looking horrible.
> > > For some of those who remember the old panasonic's/Ge's/Magnavox's of
> the
> > > mid 1980's era where the 330 uf at 6VDC filters were leaky and would
> > change
> > > the capstan speed and the 3.58 mhz signal to the capstan and cylinder
> > motor
> > > in such a way that the color would drop out and/or picture quality.
> This
> > is
> > > exactly the way it looks.
> > > I have taken the power supply module out and checked the filters.
They
> > are
> > > pretty close. Two are slightly off in cap value but not leaky. The
> > others
> > > seem right on.
> > > Are there any other filters that would do this? I have cleaned the
> heads
> > > quite thoroughly and am reluctant to replace but this unit is old and
it
> > has
> > > been running almost constantly. Any thoughts?
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > > Bill S
> > > New Life Video & Audio
> > > May God richly Bless you and your families
> > >
> > >
> > >
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