Jerry, Thanks for the info. It does indeed use the B-Mech. With no cassette, the mech opens and closes o.k. With a dummy cassette in the unit, the supply reel does turn, so I have to agree with you that that the problem is probably a supply reel error. With the high cost of a replacement deck, I think I'll cut my losses and advise the cust. to declinr repair. again,thanks. Paul Westcott Kingsway Electronics Sudbury,Ont. 705 566-9290 westcott@xxxxxxx kingswayelectronics@xxxxxxxxxx ----- Original Message ----- From: "J Silverman" <greentron@xxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, April 03, 2004 2:21 PM Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Sony CCD-TRV43 > The C:31:23 means supply reel error. So the micro thinks that the supply > reel is not turning when it is supposed to. If it has a problem ejecting > without a cassette I would guess the problem is really a missing capstan FG. > If it only does these things with a cassette, and it has a B-Mech chassis, I > would guess that the traces from the supply reel sensor in the flex pcb on > the slider chassis are broken just under where they get hit by the basket > latch hook. Usually you can see the crease or dent in the flex pcb with a > magnifying glass. > If that is the problem, the only fix is to replace the LS Chassis as Sony no > longer sells the flex pcb alone. The chassis costs about $80 but MCM has > them for less. Strictly speaking, when replacing the chassis you have to > adjust the back tension and the guidepost heights. I have some shortcuts. I > usually buy several at a time to spread the shipping costs. Just used my > last one and each time I tell myself I am not going to stock those anymore > because more and more customers decline that repair. > Jerry Silverman > Greentron Inc > 4 Newland Ave > Greenville SC 29609 > 864 232 3889 > Fax 271 2080 > mailto:greentron@xxxxxxx > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Intrepid Video Support" <support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Saturday, April 03, 2004 9:00 AM > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Sony CCD-TRV43 > > > > Paul, > > From Tech Repair CD: > > Sony,CCDTRV40,CC,eject button would only work when the CC was turned off > or in camera mode. In VCR mode > > the eject button would not work and only the pause button would light > up.,The only button that worked when > > pressed was the pause button and it would make the tape play only,,Repair > bad connections on SM components > > inside the control panel/lid.,,,,,,,,, > > > > Jeff Dougherty > > Intrepid Video TV/VCR > > 263 S Front St > > Steelton PA 17113 > > fax...717-564-4952 > > www.intrepid-video.com www.tech-repair.net > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Paul Westcott" <westcott@xxxxxxx> > > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > Sent: Friday, April 02, 2004 9:44 PM > > Subject: [TechAssist] Sony CCD-TRV43 > > > > > > Hi guys, > > This unit quits playing after about 2 seconds. > > C31 23 flashes in the top right of the EVF.(no idea what it means) > > While running,the tape counter changes so > > I don't know if this means that the reel sensors are working or not. > > Also, when ejecting, I have to try a half a dozen times before it will > fully > > eject. > > Both reels seem to be okay.The capstan motor turns freely(by hand) > > Nothing seems to be binding. > > Any ideas? > > Paul Westcott > > Kingsway Electronics > > Sudbury,Ont. > > 705 566-9290 > > westcott@xxxxxxx > > kingswayelectronics@xxxxxxxxxx > > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > --- > > 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/