Sony j-3 check the hours

I think that the head drum for your VCR went bad and quit working and should be replaced.

hello,
well it seem your mechanic problem. i have similar problem and i solved it.
first see the mechanical work, when the tape is insert it, see the drum head, is the drum is spinning? if not mean your flex cable in the top of your head drum may damage. or try to reconnect it.
if the drum head is spinning its mean capstan doesn't work, your problem is in here. try to change your capstan part.

if there still problem, i can help you freely just email me at [email protected]
or you need manual service i can share with you

thanks

otto

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Rgd, Manju

Hi,
The problem is of drum assembly which normally called Head of the camera, it needs replacement. When horizontal or vertical lines appears it means the drum start malfunctioning and it needs replacement. For this please see the link click here.
Thanks.

Hi.. This is Manju here.. click on start and select Run.. then type dxdiag this command then give ok.. there you can the system manufacture and model no

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--Manju
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Check the Video Output Flex .... Sumtimes if its broken it creates that problem

I assume this symptom appears when attempting to play a tape? If the picture is mostly snow, VCR may need video head cleaning. To do this, take the top cover off- You will note a cylindrical shiny aluminum drum- the actual heads are at the lower edge of this rotating drum.

Anyway, use a lint free cloth or special wipe moistened with rubbing alcohol, or product specifically made for such, carefully cleaning those heads as well as the drum itself. Occasionally, it may take 2 or 3 cleanings.

If the VCR has lots of hours, or abrasive head cleaners have been used, the head could be worn out. If so, toss the rig and purchase a new one. Head replacement is non-economical unless you have a high end machine.

Nope it's in the user menu and you have to have video going into the deck to read it on the monitor video out put. Head hours are the time the tape actually is in contact with the drum and the most accutate easy indication of drum ware. 3/4 Umatics don't eat heads as a rule. I think I only replaced 1 out of hundred for thousands and thousands decks. Brokers love head or durm hours tipically it's T2 on the menu.

C:31:40 is "FG fault when starting drum." In plain terms, the video head assembly is not producing a feedback signal that tells the control circuitry that the heads are spinning. Most probable cause is a bad drum assembly, but check to make sure the flex cable going to the drum is properly seated.

Problem: with Sony Handycam.......... DCR-HC26

After installing the disc that came with the camera and the wizard, and some other programs, Picas, my computer does not find the camera . Says I need a CDR driver also. Can I find one to download free someplace?
Thanks.
Jack