JVC SR-MV55U loading?

[cowmix]

I have en route to my house a few JVC SR-MV55Us that I intend to use for my VHS ripping workflow. Each unit has the same problem where is says "LOADING".

Is this a common problem on this unit and it is hard to fix?

thx!

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Here's the error in action:

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Ok.. I see this thread.

We'll see if this is the bob with the units when I get them:

https://www.digitalfaq.com/forum/vcr...5-flashes.html

[themaster1]

I suppose you checked (cleaned) the mode switch, didn't you ?

[latreche34]

When you get the VCR's describe the problem clearly so we can try to help you.

[cowmix]

[Xhumeka]

You weren't kidding when you said a few!! And every single one has the exact same problem??

[themaster1]

Do we have an obsessive collector in here ?

[Hushpower]

He's going to start selling them in the Marketplace!

[Xhumeka]

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Originally Posted by themaster1

Do we have an obsessive collector in here ?

Well that's a given! I think we have MANY obsessive collectors in here

[cowmix]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hushpower

He's going to start selling them in the Marketplace!

I will sell them ONLY if I can't get them functional.

I have 1K+ tapes I'm trying to rip, I need a good inventory of decks.

[Hushpower]

Quote:

I have 1K+ tapes I'm trying to rip

Oh wow! I see what you mean about VCRs.

[lordsmurf]

LOADING is a generic error message, and means something is broken, even missing. It could literally be anything at fault that isn't the power (ie, would not even power on in that case). Don't except service manuals to be overly helpful, too many problems are simply missing (ie, not serviceable).

If you bought these for actual work, then you probably made a bad buy.

eBay is a video dumping ground, even fraudulently so these days (example: TBC board swapping), where too many video newbies are suckered out of their money. Sad, really. It wasn't always this way.

[hodgey]

Bad power supply filter capacitors is one issue that can cause JVCs to get stuck with LOADING so worth checking that at least if possible.

[cowmix]

So 2 of 4 showed up today. Both (as "promised" by the seller) have the SAME problem.

Here's a quick video of it not working, in action:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgo8V6pznGw

You can hear the tape playing, fast forwarding, rewinding, etc. Zero picture though.

[cowmix]

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[themaster1]

Quote:

Originally Posted by cowmix

So 2 of 4 showed up today. Both (as "promised" by the seller) have the SAME problem.

Here's a quick video of it not working, in action:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgo8V6pznGw

You can hear the tape playing, fast forwarding, rewinding, etc. Zero picture though.

we can't see nothing of what's happenning inside on this video, not very informative

is the reel pulled against the drum normally, is the drum spinning ? etc...

[latreche34]

If the loading error is related to the DVD drive just unplug it from the chassis and see what happens. I agree that video you posted is useless, If you need help you need to show more.

[cowmix]

The tape loads, the heads are spinning and I'm able to ff, rw, pause, eject. There's no picture and the power button doesn't do anything.

I unplugged DVD player (the power) -- same behavior.

[themaster1]

If the dvd player don't work (no dvd play), i don't know (probably power supply related)
If it's just the vcr, perhaps a back tension problem (=loose reel) see here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO9ODrYZl8w

The power button problem will remain but one problem after the other.