Sony CCD-F501 Playback problem

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Long time listener...first time caller ;-)

I have a limited knowledge of Camcorders. That being said, I do
understand how 8mm backup tape drives work. I'm sure the two are
similar in operation.

The issue that I'm having with this unit, is that the tape does not
play at a constant/proper speed. In a cyclic fashion (approx 1 cycle
per second), the tape speed slows then returns to normal playback
speed. This is too slow to be playback head related.

My first thought, knowing the problems with electrolytic caps with
these units, was the possibility of bad capacitors in the capstan
motor circuitry.

Any thoughts?

I'm also looking for a repair manual for this camera (I have two, the
other one doesn't eject...but it's a parts unit).

Thanks in advance,
_kevin

 

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Long time listener...first time caller ;-)

I have a limited knowledge of Camcorders. That being said, I do
understand how 8mm backup tape drives work. I'm sure the two are
similar in operation.

The issue that I'm having with this unit, is that the tape does not
play at a constant/proper speed. In a cyclic fashion (approx 1 cycle
per second), the tape speed slows then returns to normal playback
speed. This is too slow to be playback head related.

My first thought, knowing the problems with electrolytic caps with
these units, was the possibility of bad capacitors in the capstan
motor circuitry.

Any thoughts?

I'm also looking for a repair manual for this camera (I have two, the
other one doesn't eject...but it's a parts unit).

Thanks in advance,
_kevin

Two identical cameras? Make one good one out of both.

 

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Two identical cameras? Make one good one out of both.

My original intention was to have a second identical camera as spare
parts, an excellent suggestion. Would you have any suggestions as to
where I could get a service manual for this camera?

 

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My original intention was to have a second identical camera as spare
parts, an excellent suggestion. Would you have any suggestions as to
where I could get a service manual for this camera?

Have you tried www.google.com and enter "CCD-F501" as search criteria?
If not, do so as this would be the first place I would look on the
internet. Other than that I haven't had the need for a Sony camcorder
manual up until coincidentally, now. I own a DCR-HC20 that the CCD no
longer works. Everything else is in fine shape, I went to use it one day
and no image. I had previously repaired a loose connection on the 2.5"
touch screen LCD that had lost its green drive. This is a small
palm-corder and a real pain in the wazoo to work on with all the
microscopic screws. Certainly need a steady hand, lots of bright light and
a clean place to disassemble and work on it. My OptiVisor with 10x lenses
is a must at least for me who needs reading glasses