PD170 irregular tape capture error at DVinfo.net

Patrick Moreau · March 1st, 2006, 11:16 AM

Every once in a while I get a capture error while attempting to capture the whole tape shot in my PD170. It happens once every three tapes and once it happened 7-8 times on one tape. I can usually fast forward once second and the remainder captures fine, unless it encounters another error and then I repeat. It does not matter what camera I capture the tape with, if there is an error it always occurs in the exact same spot. Anybody else seen this and any idea if it is more serious than dirty heads? I do regularly use a cleaning tape but I get this error every once in a while.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Patrick

Robert M Wright · March 1st, 2006, 01:42 PM

How old is the camera? How many hours on the drum?

Patrick Moreau · March 1st, 2006, 01:54 PM

About 16 months old and low hours (under 100).

Robert M Wright · March 1st, 2006, 02:05 PM

I doubt I can really help much, but one thing that occurs to me is what kind of tape are you using? If it's standard consumer grade, you might want to bump up to Panasonic MQ tapes (as far as I can tell, best tapes for the price).

Robert M Wright · March 1st, 2006, 02:06 PM

I hate to say it, but it sounds like you may have to send the camera in to Sony for repair.

Jeremy Rochefort · March 5th, 2006, 10:24 AM

I would send the camera for a head service.

Choose your tpe manufacturer and stick with it.

Different manufacturers use different coating on their tapes and this can play a factor on your heads.

Cheers

March 1st, 2006, 11:16 AM	#1
Patrick Moreau Still Motion Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,186	PD170 irregular tape capture error Every once in a while I get a capture error while attempting to capture the whole tape shot in my PD170. It happens once every three tapes and once it happened 7-8 times on one tape. I can usually fast forward once second and the remainder captures fine, unless it encounters another error and then I repeat. It does not matter what camera I capture the tape with, if there is an error it always occurs in the exact same spot. Anybody else seen this and any idea if it is more serious than dirty heads? I do regularly use a cleaning tape but I get this error every once in a while. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Patrick

March 5th, 2006, 10:24 AM	#6
Jeremy Rochefort Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cape Town, SA Posts: 159	I would send the camera for a head service. Choose your tpe manufacturer and stick with it. Different manufacturers use different coating on their tapes and this can play a factor on your heads. Cheers __________________ MJ Productions Never let the need for money outweigh the need for Quality, Friendly and Professional Service

March 1st, 2006, 01:42 PM	#2
Robert M Wright Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota (USA) Posts: 2,171	How old is the camera? How many hours on the drum?

March 1st, 2006, 01:54 PM	#3
Patrick Moreau Still Motion Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,186	About 16 months old and low hours (under 100).

March 1st, 2006, 02:05 PM	#4
Robert M Wright Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota (USA) Posts: 2,171	I doubt I can really help much, but one thing that occurs to me is what kind of tape are you using? If it's standard consumer grade, you might want to bump up to Panasonic MQ tapes (as far as I can tell, best tapes for the price).

March 1st, 2006, 02:06 PM	#5
Robert M Wright Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota (USA) Posts: 2,171	I hate to say it, but it sounds like you may have to send the camera in to Sony for repair.