MAGNAVOX (FUNAI) DVD-VCR REPAIR ZV427MG9 A NO POWER DISPLAY FLASHING HIGH ESR CAPACITOR REPAIR

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4 жыл бұрын

Here is a Magnavox ZV427MG9-A DVD VCR sent in to me to be repaired. The customer complained about no power and a flashing display. Just needed a high ESR capacitor replaced and the DVD optical pickup cleaned, also the VCR would stop playing after a few seconds, just needed the infrared emitter and receivers cleaned for the reel movement detection. Now it is up and running again.
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@Minimelkav 9 ай бұрын

Picked one of these at a thrift store for $7, EXACT same issue with the tape mechanism. Your video was one of the first to come up! cleaned the detector and it’s all happy. Thanks for sharing your repairs !

@JBracko 10 ай бұрын

I picked up one of these recently on cl. I had the exact same issue with the vcr side and this is the only thing I've found that specifically addressed it. It would start the tape fine then power off after 8 seconds or so. I opened it up and cleaned it and now working good as new! Thanks so much.

@aviancomputing4357 2 жыл бұрын

What a joy it is to watch an expert practicing his craft! Always taking the time to check the problem points, doing what needs to be done instead of the absolute minimum which is (sadly) the new normal. And to top it all off, he showed how to clean the optical pickup which fixed my Magnavox! A win-win for me!

@bobbyk6585 Жыл бұрын

Extremely clear instruction on this video.

@MiracleMAX 4 жыл бұрын

Well done Steve, The caps will get you every time 😉 I've just repaired a BENQ monitor that had faulty caps and dry solder joints on the transformer. It's great to keep these things out of landfill.

@antraciet 4 жыл бұрын

Love your vids repairing things, never gets boring.

@GoobyGooby 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I repair stuff for a living but never worked on a VCR. got one that has this problem and assumed it was some bad caps, but this video most likley confirmed it.

@sjn7220 4 жыл бұрын

Just fixed a dell monitor with the same problem - blinking power light and no display. Replaced an obvious bad cap and now works fine.

@saarike 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent repair! Thank you.

@TheDefpom 4 жыл бұрын

I did a switchmode power supply repair video last week, it was doing the same pulsing so I knew it was the power supply, it’s a pretty clear symptom when you know what it means.

@abeleski 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you

@alcherry7752 3 жыл бұрын

U make it look so easy.

@frankpitochelli6786 4 жыл бұрын

Steve, you left some cotton in that pick up hole.It didn't affect anything, on the 65 inch tv you can see it...lol. Good job.

@norcal715 4 жыл бұрын

I noticed that during editing. Good eye!

@cortessarge5399 3 жыл бұрын

good job sir

@brettjames1992 Жыл бұрын

I always check the capes on vcr combos I buy from eBay if the vcr combo has issues

@randyc8171 4 жыл бұрын

Mine just started doing that exact same thing. Mine is model ZV457MG9. I pulled the top off and peeked in under the dvd player and top of the same cap is bulged up. I found replacement capacitors at eBay. Even though I am an amateur I have worked on electronics and can probably replace the capacitor with not much trouble. Disconnecting those delicate ribbon cables is my main concern - they look so fragile.

@dannyodell5148 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have this unit and recently I have no video. Its black with like a fuzzy signal. Sounds works great and so does everything else. I have tried cleaning the heads. Anything else I can do to possibly salvage this unit?

@thomasrivest5843 Жыл бұрын

Mine is doing the flashing lights. The unit is like new. I barely used it, and I hate to throw it away. How much do you charge to fix that? Great job on the video

@geoff3172 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video...Do smd capacitors every need ESR or do these only go open or short circuit. ...

@norcal715 4 жыл бұрын

they go bad also just like a regular electrolytic capacitor

@TheKuldeepsingh88 4 жыл бұрын

STEAVE YOU ARE WONDER

@StemanLaJoy 3 жыл бұрын

I have this same model and after not being in use for some time, I had the same symptoms with flashing POWER LED, flashing time display and CD\DVD green lights. I opened the case as you did, and can you believe it - the 4700uf 6.3v capacitor was domed and slightly leaking, just as in your video. Is this a project that could be done DIY with only freshman electronics experience or best taken to a small electronics/appliance repair professional? I see that I can buy the capacitors on Amazon.

@trentblevins8391 28 күн бұрын

Do you know where I can get a replacement front panel display for this unit? The display seems to not be working, although everything else works.

@garygullikson6349 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Funai ZV427FX4 version from QVC that I bought years ago and never used. There are a number of videos that declared all of these as "junk". I'm hoping it it'll convert a pile of VCR tapes to DVD's before it poops out. Where did you learn VCR tape/DVD player repair?

@norcal715 3 жыл бұрын

Hands on experience working at a tv vcr repair shop since the early 80s.

@CRChannelurl 3 жыл бұрын

We have a couple of these but the clock display is blank for each. Otherwise seem to work fine. Is this a common issue caused by bad caps?

@garygullikson6349 3 жыл бұрын

Question? Do electrolytic capacitors have limited shelf life, limited life in use, or go bad over time in unused devices?

@norcal715 3 жыл бұрын

They do dry up over time and they really enjoy being exercised. So yes they do have a limited shelf life.

@roadwarrier9446 3 жыл бұрын

Does that Magnavox vcr require a fast or slow blow fuse. Mine blew a fuse. It's a 1amp 250v fuse that looks like a coil spring inside.

@norcal715 3 жыл бұрын

Most likely that is a slow blow, fast blow fuses normally just have a straight wire inside.

@opmagic30 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I have the same problem do you repair this machine thanks I live in orlando fl

@norcal715 3 жыл бұрын

You can ship it to me. Email Norcal715videos@gmail.com

@randomuser8768 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I have a Sherwood amp that when I turn up to loud turns off, plus the sub out doesn't work, now, is it a fuse? Any help would be awsome don't wanna replace I'd I can reuse

@gadgetsense3981 3 жыл бұрын

Check that all your speaker wires are not shorting.

@danho1904 2 жыл бұрын

A really fantastic show & tell tutorial. I am in Singapore about half wsy round the earth. Wobder whether you would help me on my 3 Sharp VCRs I have had since 1985 ? /(Don)

@norcal715 2 жыл бұрын

What's going on with them? 1985 ish sharp vcrs were built quite rugged.

@danho1904 2 жыл бұрын

@@norcal715 (Thanks for responding)...These are Sharp VC-Ah770 and VC-SH990. All 3 have Tapes Not Able to be Ejected. And LCD Display already not displaying fully. Suspect ejection mechanism Gear Broken. Cannot buy spare parts in Sibgapore. Cann you help to source for them ?

@colemanhenderson4821 Жыл бұрын

i got a Magnavox DVD/VCR recorder it's doing the same as the one in this video would you mind if you could fix it i just record movies on dvds i've had it for years now but i love it so much and there so hard to get these days. and i enjoy the stuff i record helps me out to enjoy old shows and stuff i record if could please help if can't let me know either way please thanks did love this video

@arnoldparrett2916 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same unit I think with the same problem.Do you still repair these units,if so how much do you charge and where do I need to send it.Thank you.

@norcal715 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I do, Email me Norcal715videos@gmail.com

@chrisluna7616 Жыл бұрын

Hi Steve i have vcr"s that need fixing how can we get in touch let me know thanks good bringing back to life vcr's

@mhirman2216 Жыл бұрын

I have one of these doing the exact same thing. Would you be interested in doing another repair, since these machines are fairly expensive these days. I would rather save it then trash it. Please comment back if you are interested

@norcal715 Жыл бұрын

email me Norcal715videos@gmail.com

@TIMROZIERLOCAL513 3 жыл бұрын

I think I have the issue with my combo !! I'd love for you to repair mine !!! I just need to find your contact info !!

@norcal715 3 жыл бұрын

Email norcal715videos@gmail.com

@joelstolarski2244 3 жыл бұрын

Online search doesn't come up with schematic.

@cat-lw6kq 3 жыл бұрын

Aren't those repairs expensive ? The customer pays for Shipping plus your fee ?

@norcal715 3 жыл бұрын

Average repair is $65-$115 plus return shipping

@cat-lw6kq 3 жыл бұрын

@@norcal715 That's reasonable. I recently sent a donation to keep your channel going.

@markwilliams7676 3 жыл бұрын

hey Steve i have the same problem what is your address so i can mail my vcr'dvd to you

@norcal715 3 жыл бұрын

Email me norcal715videos@gmail.com

@Musicradio77Network Жыл бұрын

Funai is garbage. Older VHS VCR’s are much better includes RCA for their “Selectavision” line, Panasonic for their “Omnivision” line, JVC which was the creator of the VHS VCR, and so much more. Sony only made the Betamax VCR and it was top notch with different mechanisms than the VHS mechanism, and Betamax was developed by Sony.

@dennisqwertyuiop 4 жыл бұрын

30 dollars to ship and return?? zI can buy these all day and day at goodwill and thrift stores for 2.50 to 4.99 and goodwill will return money if it dont work within 7 days

@forrestlibby9456 4 жыл бұрын

That's not the point of the video.

@KoenOnbekend 4 жыл бұрын

I doubt you can get these at 2.50 to 4.99. These units are quite desirable because of their HDMI output and VHS > DVD recording capability.

@dennisqwertyuiop 4 жыл бұрын

@@forrestlibby9456 yes, no matter what the expense is to make a video and get paid for the video from youtube,, all in making money

@dennisqwertyuiop 4 жыл бұрын

@@KoenOnbekend sorry to say where I live people donate expensive and good brand electronics, around here we have lots of money to update all the time

@norcal715 4 жыл бұрын

I will be in this customers city next week and am going to personally drop it off to save on shipping. It is a win-win