PD170 Repair in Maryland at DVinfo.net

Michael Liebergot · January 30th, 2007, 09:10 AM

I recently purchased a used PD170, where the owner used Panasonic tapes, and I use Sony tapes.
I know that changing tape brands especiall to or from Sony can cause problems.

So I ran a tape cleaner through the camera before use, and everything seemed fine until Friday, where my PD170 while coming out of "Stand By' gave me a "Cleaning Tape" warning. I turned off the camera and turned it back on and all seemed fine.

I am worried that it might have a clogged head and wanted to send it in for service, but didn't want to send it to Sony, because they would charge me $600 flat fee for servicing.

Also I would prefer a local repair shop in the MD/VA/DC area.

Does anyone know of a good repair shop in the MD/VA/DC area?

January 30th, 2007, 09:10 AM	#1
Michael Liebergot Trustee Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,505	PD170 Repair in Maryland I recently purchased a used PD170, where the owner used Panasonic tapes, and I use Sony tapes. I know that changing tape brands especiall to or from Sony can cause problems. So I ran a tape cleaner through the camera before use, and everything seemed fine until Friday, where my PD170 while coming out of "Stand By' gave me a "Cleaning Tape" warning. I turned off the camera and turned it back on and all seemed fine. I am worried that it might have a clogged head and wanted to send it in for service, but didn't want to send it to Sony, because they would charge me $600 flat fee for servicing. Also I would prefer a local repair shop in the MD/VA/DC area. Does anyone know of a good repair shop in the MD/VA/DC area? __________________ Michael www.lvpvideo.com