Electronics Forum / Repair / May 2006

Home workshop where I plan on working on stereo equipment, primarily.
Will a natural fiber runner (carpet) work well for me as a benchtop
surface or are the anti-static mats a must?  If so, are there any DIY
or cheaper alternatives to the expensive kind the electronic supply

I had previously posted a question about a camcorder shutter - there is
apparently no need for such a device, and soemone gave me insight that
what I mistook for a shutter is actually the iris.
Perhaps with this outlook someone can answer my question.

This is technically under warranty (made in June 2005), but wondering if
it's something I can do, without the hassle of shipping, filling out forms
and waiting.  Color seems OK, just some shaking horizontal lines.
Degaussed it, but no change.

Incredably neavy lump. Unused for years and unknown history and mains lead
is mildewed so
I wanted to insppect innards first and then power up on a variac.
Eventually twigged how to remove the top cover. Innards perfectly clean and

It just wont turn on anymore, it says on the display 'system error'and
thats it, and it wont turn off i have to swith the battery on/off
switch.
i only have it for 3 months, i dont know what to do.

Anyone familiar with tuner problems on this model?  The radio started
working intermittently but it hasn't come back on in a long time.
Typical Dolby switch problems, but other than that it is an amazing
sounding receiver.   If someone could recommend a repair tech in the

I have a car stereo system and in which if i hook up the rca cables
the rear speakers turn off............and do not work .......the
amplfier turns on but i have never had system working because of
problem........???????

I have a Toshiba 27" made in 92.
There is a bit of a problem with turning it on. Turning off is always
fine. The remote doesn't turn it on, but I hear a relay click. Also,
doesn't turn on with the front switch under normal pushing...but also

This model seems to be out of date. I have the base/handset, plus an
auxiliary handset for the bedroom. The base handset, the LCD seems to
be failing, and the battery doesn't last that long, and sometimes the
phone seems to disconnect while I'm on it. This does not happen with

My KV-29FS60D just went silent a couple of hours ago.
I went into service mode and looked into error log.
It says: "J-B. MSP3410D, Sound Proc"
Does this mean that the Sound IC MSP3410D is dead or just needs resetting?

I recently repaired an amp with a manufacturing date on the plate on the
back of 2004.
The 4558 op-amp ICs inside had apparent datecodes of 4038.
Do some companies put 4038 instead of 0438 for 38th week of 2004 and same

I've been asked to convert a 1962 car radio (Ge technology) to include FM.
Its in a classic car so front panel appearance at least must be un-altered.
I'm thinking of using a personal matchbox size mono FM receiver with step
button channel change, to fit inside.

NASA has recently answered with a world press release to the prediction
of a mega tsunami, created by a possible impact of a fragment of the
comet SW-3 on MAY 25, 2006 in the Atlantic Ocean. This prediction,
based on a clear and precise psychic communication, was confirmed by

I am working on a Misakai model MTV2701 that is dead.  The power supply
tries to come up but doesn't (keeps chirping).  I have no service
information.  Does anyone know where to get the service information for
this model?  or have the solution to my problem?

printer quality gives a line inbetween the words, cutting though every
printed line, even if the ribbon is new. i have tried cleaning the head
with spirit but the problems persists