DISREGARD comments on Flying erase head since (duh) this head erases VIDEO and not audio. Must have had a brain glitch. Roger G. Mr. Fix-It Harrisburg, PA 17110 WebSite- http://mrfixit.netfirms.com rogerfixit@xxxxxxxx (alternate - rogerfixit@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ) FAX 801-705-3748 ; Tel: 717-763-7098 (shop) 717-652-1703(home) Subject: Panasonic Camcorder PV-A286 (similar PV-A306)-Audio Problems Panasonic Camcorder PV-A286 (similar PV-A306) Problem- Does not record audio OR erase old audio. Will playback previously recorded Audio. Video in all modes - fine. Suspect Flying Erase head but - pulled drum and checked physically - 'looks' OK and do get small Ohm reading across terminals (2.6ohm)(Video heads read 0.8) Since the Audio (A/C) head plays back, figuring it is probably OK. Even if the Erase head is bad, shouldn't I get some audio recorded over the old audio ? Mike is good- can hear thru monitor in Camera mode. I know there are electronic switches to turn on FE head and to switch from PB to REC in audio IC. Also that even if head is OK, pick-up of head ,may be bad. Any had experince with this problem? Customer in a hurry, of course Roger G. Mr. Fix-It Harrisburg, PA 17110 WebSite- http://mrfixit.netfirms.com rogerfixit@xxxxxxxx (alternate - rogerfixit@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ) FAX 801-705-3748 ; Tel: 717-763-7098 (shop) 717-652-1703(home) ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com ------------------------------------------ To REMOVE your email address, click here: http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html To CHANGE your email address, click here: http://www.techassist.net/forms/change.html ------------------------------------------ ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** Submit Repair Tips here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/