Does anyone know which variable resistor adjusts the head switching point in a Sony CCD-F401 camcorder, where it is?
(From: Paul Weber (webpa@aol.com).) There is a very good chance that there is no “variable resistor” for adjusting the head switching point or anything else in your machine. Most recent Sonys use are setup entirely with an EEPROM which is programmed with a special wired remote control (RM-95). Even if there is, you are going to need the shop manual, or you run a high chance of breaking something important just taking the thing apart. (From: Varlod (varlod@aol.com).) I recently got a job where I will be doing repairs on VCR’s. I have been out of the business for a short while. I just got a service manual to repair a Panasonic AG-131 and noticed a few changes. I remember servicing JVC VCR’s in the mid 80’s and they had dozens of pots on each board. This VCR has none!! The electronic adjustment section of the service manual tells you to put the VCR in the service mode, put in an alignment tape and let the VCR do all the adjustments. This is incredible, are most other newer VCR’s the same?
