[TechAssist] Re: Hitachi F391 VCR, shutting down.

  • From: "Gemini Computer & TV" <geminitv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 19:43:52 -0500

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HITACHI   VTF391A

Tape stops, unloads after 45 mins

knodel elex

lubricate capstan spindle due to hardened grease siezing  motor

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Bob Waterman, CET® #RI-28
Master Technician License #9109
Service Manager
Gemini Computer, TV, & Security Alarms
(508)695-7302
(508)695-7769 FAX
geminitv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
geminitv@xxxxxxx

----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin" <kevintv@xxxxxxx>
To: "TECH-ASSIST" <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, January 06, 2003 7:33 PM
Subject: [TechAssist] Hitachi F391 VCR, shutting down.


>
>
> Hi fellow techs,
>
> This F391 Hitachi VCR plays for about 30 minutes and then starts to make
> a thumping noise.  After a few more minutes the picture starts to glitch
> every time the noise is heard.  Finallly the VCR shuts down and I can't
> eject the tape at all.  After pressing the power button and eject button
> several times the tape finally comes out.  The VCR then plays normally
> for awhile and the whole process starts over again.
>
> Does this sound like the capstan motor?  I have not had a capstan motor
> fail in this manner so I am not sure.  TIA
>
> Kevin Wilks
> Kevin's TV & Video Repair
> Penticton BC Canada
> kevintv@xxxxxxx
>
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