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Originally Posted by RolandV
Hi,
Video8 was introduced in 1985. I imagine that Sony provided training to service professionals in that era. I browsed the web in hope of a training video, but could not find any.
So my question basically is: does somebody have video8 training material on servicing/repairing, available to share ? I already have a service manual of a EV-S600 VCR, but that does not describe the dynamics of the mechanics.
Best regards,
Roland Vossen.
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It could be a very long training video! Many Video 8 camcorders were sold but they are generally quite miniaturised, packed with multiple circuit boards, quite delicate to work on etc. I would not recommend anyone lacking general service experience starting with a small camcorder. What service experience and skills do you have?
The main problems with many Video 8 camcorders these days is failed SMD capacitors. At least these parts seem still readily available as they are used in all sorts of electronic devices. How to replace them is probably not mentioned in the service manuals. Often all SMD caps need replacing. Unfortunately gel inside them can ooze out and damage the quite miniaturised circuit boards with their quite thin copper tracks. It's a tricky, delicate, time consuming job, requiring patience, good eyesight and a very steady hand. There are various YT videos on replacing SMD caps, some better than others. That would often be the first work done, and sometimes in a well preserved, clean camcorder it's all that needs doing.
But it isnt guaranteed as there may be other problems such as damaged video heads, tired pinch roller, tired belts, damaged tape loading mechanism and generally needing a good clean and lube. Most people have no idea how complex and miniaturised these devices are. They work to very fine mechanical tolerances. Working on a VHS machine by comparison is generally much easier but even that is not necessarily easy either.