BR-HD50 suddnely stopped working at DVinfo.net

Marion Abrams · May 29th, 2008, 01:33 PM

The deck is on, but tapes suddenly no longer play. I put a tape in and press play or rewind and the counter does not spin. I tried setting the counter to read TC or CTL, I also checked to be sure the tape was good, and that I was not past the content on the tape.

Anyone experience this? Is there a chance it could be clogged heads? Or is it a tape shuttle issue? I purchased the deck used, so I have no warranty.

I would love suggestions for trouble shooting or for reputable repair shops.

Thanks,

Marion

Randy Johnson · May 30th, 2008, 10:08 AM

There is a chance it could be clogged heads, try and clean them the right way not with a head cleaning tape but with cleaning swabs and denatured alcohol.

Marion Abrams · June 11th, 2008, 07:48 AM

It's a miracle. I was sure it would be the tape transport mechanism, but I cleaned the heads and that did it.

My guess is that the last owner used JVC tapes and I have been using Sony and that caused the clog.

Mark Silva · June 11th, 2008, 10:21 AM

I have put every brand of tape known to man in my HD50 deck
(used for capturing in one of my edit suites)

I have not had that particular issue, but I have needed to clean
the heads only once when someone brought in a tape that
was dirty.

Randy Johnson · June 11th, 2008, 12:53 PM

Glad you got your deck working, IMO mini DV tapes are very flakey in any brand. You need to keep the heads clean and you really can't re-use tapes. I have gotten to the point where I will run a head cleaning tape for 5-10 seconds before every job. Its not great for the heads but ive had the heads clog up during too many jobs.

May 29th, 2008, 01:33 PM	#1
Marion Abrams Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Vermont, USA Posts: 72	BR-HD50 suddnely stopped working The deck is on, but tapes suddenly no longer play. I put a tape in and press play or rewind and the counter does not spin. I tried setting the counter to read TC or CTL, I also checked to be sure the tape was good, and that I was not past the content on the tape. Anyone experience this? Is there a chance it could be clogged heads? Or is it a tape shuttle issue? I purchased the deck used, so I have no warranty. I would love suggestions for trouble shooting or for reputable repair shops. Thanks, Marion __________________ Tweed River Video - fine wedding films hand made in Vermont www.Tweedrivervideo.com Madmotion, llc - broadcast and commercial production www.madmotion.com

June 11th, 2008, 07:48 AM	#3
Marion Abrams Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Vermont, USA Posts: 72	Update It's a miracle. I was sure it would be the tape transport mechanism, but I cleaned the heads and that did it. My guess is that the last owner used JVC tapes and I have been using Sony and that caused the clog. __________________ Tweed River Video - fine wedding films hand made in Vermont www.Tweedrivervideo.com Madmotion, llc - broadcast and commercial production www.madmotion.com

May 30th, 2008, 10:08 AM	#2
Randy Johnson Trustee Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,067	There is a chance it could be clogged heads, try and clean them the right way not with a head cleaning tape but with cleaning swabs and denatured alcohol.

June 11th, 2008, 10:21 AM	#4
Mark Silva Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 431	I have put every brand of tape known to man in my HD50 deck (used for capturing in one of my edit suites) I have not had that particular issue, but I have needed to clean the heads only once when someone brought in a tape that was dirty.

June 11th, 2008, 12:53 PM	#5
Randy Johnson Trustee Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,067	Glad you got your deck working, IMO mini DV tapes are very flakey in any brand. You need to keep the heads clean and you really can't re-use tapes. I have gotten to the point where I will run a head cleaning tape for 5-10 seconds before every job. Its not great for the heads but ive had the heads clog up during too many jobs.