Tape loading problem

ullanta

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Lately, it sometimes happens that when I load a tape into my DVX, it has some problems getting ready to record. Sometimes it grinds away at the tape for a long time, making back-and-forth whirring noises; other times, the display flashes back and forth between "rec" and "pause" indefinitely. So far, either waiting a LONG time or power-cycling the camera has helped this, and I've not yet hit a day when I just couldn't get it to record, but I'm getting a bit nervous about it... it seems to be happening with increasing frequency.

It never happens once I get it to begin recording; it seems I can pause or power down the camera without the problem recurring as long as I don't put a fresh tape in.

Anyone have any similar experience or insight into what this might be?

-Barry
 
Barry,

We have had many DVX100's on the bench so far and haven't had that particular problem. You may have some slight corrosion or you mode switch on you mechanism may be worn out or dirty. Let me know if you need us to take a peek at it.

Best regards,

Andrew Hoffman
Senior Operations Manager
Specialized Communications Corp.
www.spec-comm.com
1-800-359-1858
andrewh@spec-comm.com
 
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