[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> Following up on my recent post where I described a suddenly-occuring problem
> in my JE500 where I can't record more than 4 seconds of material, despite
> having obvious signal (analog) going to the machine and everything else as
> it was before the problem began...
>
> I have experimented with the following variables, to no avail:
>
> + Trying another disk (tried 2 different disks)
> + Tried a brand new disk (Sony 74)
> + Trying signal from a different playback device
> + Letting the machine be powered off overnight (tho
> not unplugged)
> + Trying stereo vs. mono
>
> Trying a second MD unit (JE520) DID work (:>)
>
> If anyone thinks there are troubleshooting ideas to apply, I'd appreciate
> the feedback. It is beginning to appear that the machine has developed a
> problem requiring service, which leads me to this question:
>
> What are some good options for sending this unit in for servicing? Is
> sending to a Sony Service Center near me the best answer, or are there
> reliable independent authorized repair alternatives (particularly if any are
> in the Dallas area would be helpful) to suggest? (The unit is not under
> warranty.)
>
> Thanks for the assistance.
>
> Richard Huggins
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Looks like your JE500 is broken...
Depending on your usage, I would say, it's probably the optical block
or the mechanics that's screwing up. Repairing that is probably more
expensive than buying a new recorder.
Cheers,
Ralph
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