Hey everyone, I just got done watching an "X-Files" cassette on my 5710, looked great!. I seen reading through the tread here that "DeLoach" had a question or 2 concerning the this wizard VCR. I hate to say that I have not gotten around to replacing the tire/wheel assembly - the one in the tape path, not the one underneath the transport. Oh, welcome to the site if this your first time here DeLoach, I thought to add in for your intyerest*, I replaced the 10-12 caps in the bottom right hand corner of the display board, this brought my display back up to as-close-to original brightness as I would imagine it was. I also completely recapped the main PSU, and the tape head amp, I used OS_CON caps in the head amp, They were all radial-lead electro type in there. I have taken "Orseto" and "Lordsmurf" at their word on pretty much everything they have stated here to me or in the past. I saw no video problems arise from my recapping of the display board but like I had said, if one of them would have made mention of such a possibility I probably have gone the route you did and looked for a 571 controller.
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Sorry to resurrect this old thread, but once again, it seems the one most relevent. Also, it is a sort of delayed continuation of my previous postings, mostly with Orsetto. It has to do with repairing the Panasonic AG5710, AG1980 etc involving replacement of the capacitors.
I ran across this new ebay listing that is quite intriguing, and I would like some other members to look at it and give me their opinions. Several of us here have these Panasonic AG machines that would like to have them repaired, but don't want to turn their machines over to an incompetent and/or overpriced technician. This ebay seller posted a "Repair Service" ad at a VERY attractive price for what he says he is going to do. He publishes the name of his business in the listing with his business address and phone numbers, including a Toll Free number. I Googled his business, found his web site and well, it looks legit! My question to the group here is: Does anyone have any direct experience or knowledge with this business? I mean, he is saying he will replace all the capacitors in an AG5710, clean and adjust it for a FLAT fee of $199.00 + $20.00 return shipping! Based on everything said in this thread by Orsetto and others, that seems like a screaming deal - IF the guy is trustworthy and competent to do what he says. I am posting the links here so you guys can see for yourself.
This is the ebay listing:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Repair-Service-Panasonic-AG-5710-Fixes-Common-Problems-Replace...:SS:SS:US:1120
Here is his web site:
http://www.avrepair.com/index.htm
Anxious to hear what you guys think.
Also, I will probably post this over at DigitalFAQ as well because I am not sure they get the same traffic.Gary DeLoach -
Hey everyone, I just started looking into taking a route of capturing from my AG-5710P to a DVD recorder, then dumping that from an RW onto the computer. I just checked my email and seen I believe "DeLoach" had asked about this Ebay repair guy. I am going to check him out and I'll post my opinion.
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Looks legit, although we are almost into 2015! I think there were 10-12 caps on the display board, so if his numbers are right I have round 30 caps to replace in the TBC, the last of my recapping of the unit. I found that the links to merchandise sold were unresponsive. If I were you Gary, I would call them to probe with questions concerning what equipment they are using for the "recalibration" of these S-VCR's. I would also look into how long he has been on Ebay, his rating is good but low, at only 405, but with 100% positive reviews. could be a sham, could be legit, as I dont think a "Pro" servicing center for broadcast caliber equipment would be on Ebay anyhow. let me Know what you find out, Miles
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No way to know until someone (one of us?) tries this eBay service offering and reports back. The cost is reasonable for the work involved, IF this tech is very familiar with these VCRs and has a clue what "gotchas" to look for after cap replacement. I would not shy away simply because this service is offered on eBay: aside from Amazon, eBay has become the "go-to" source that 90% of the population looks to for just about everything. So more and more of these "fix your whatever" listings have appeared over the past year, many from established repair centers. The infamous, controversial "Southern Advantage AG-1980 Specialists" were running their exorbitantly-priced repair listings (with no competition) for several years already: this new guy quotes lower $ and his listing details are more down-to-earth.
I might just take a chance and give him a try, although not any time soon: perhaps after the holidays. I'm sitting on more than a half-dozen AG5710s and AG1980s in varying states of decomposition: I wouldn't mind getting one or two back to work in my rack. -
orsetto: nice to hear from you and the others on this issue. I agree with you on the ebay thing. ebay has indeed become THE place to go for most items AND services as of late. The ebay thing by itself would not prevent me from using the service, especially if the listing was well thought out, as his appears to be. The individual's name behind the service is Cameron Boyd. Curious to know if that name rings any bells with anyone here?
On a second visit to his web site, I noticed something I didn't see before: at the bottom of the Home Page is the phrase "Professional Camcorder Repair Service" in bold red italics. IOW, it looks like his main focus may be camcorders. Not a deal breaker by itself, but I don't see any emphasis on VCR's except on his FAQ page. On that page is a service he offers as what he calls "White Glove". Under the VCR shipping cost FAQ, he says:"White Glove Service: For an additional fee, we can ship you a proper size box with all the packing, and a shippping label to put on the outside of the box. Simply drop the box at a nearbye UPS Store, or for a little extra, they'll come to your house/ business for pickup.
I have shipped many VCR's ove the years and I can say with no reservations this is a very reasonable charge for all that shipping, and something I would likely take advantage of.
Typical charges are ~ $59.00, and is required up-front. This cost covers the shipping of a box with packing to you, and the cost of shipping your now packed VCR back to us. It also includes the return shipping once your VCR is repaired. It's all inclusive."
I also have more than one 5710, two actually. #1 is near new, with very little time on it but has a dark display. #2 has been well used. It functions well (display & all), but the picture quality leaves a bit to be desired. I am thinking of maybe sending him the #2 machine to see how well he does before sending him the near new #1 machine. Probably won't do anything until after the holidays however. What's holding me back more than anything is: I live in California and he is in Florida. That's a long, long way to ship a sensitive and complex machine like a VCR. What do you guys think about that?
GaryGary DeLoach
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