First 'number' is "F" second is 6. This could make sense since the Fiche is dated 06/96. The PV-A306 is dated 01/96. 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) On Thu, 21 Nov 2002 20:58:09 -0500 "J Silverman" <greentron@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes: > > Give us the model year (first numerical digit in the serial number) > and I > will see if I have any data on it or other models from the same > year. > Jerry Silverman > Greentron Inc > 4 Newland Ave > Greenville SC 29609 > 864 232 3889 > Fax 271 2080 > mailto:greentron@xxxxxxx > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <rogerfixit@xxxxxxxx> > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2002 2:58 PM > Subject: [TechAssist] 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/ > > ------------------------------------------ > 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/ > > 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/