Steve:
More than likely the problem is in the VCR or possibly the DVD
mechanism..... if there is a mechanical or electronic problem in the VCR
tape or cassette loading mechanism this can cause the symptoms you
described.
These are just about impossible for the inexperienced novice to troubleshoot
or repair..... my best advice to you is for you to TAKE it to a service shop
for a professional hands-on opinion, otherwise all you will get on the
internet or the phone is guesses.
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Best Regards,
Daniel Sofie
Electronics Supply & Repair
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"D H A C" wrote in message
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This is regarding a Sylvania model SRCD227 27" combo that's about 2 years
old. This group has helped me in the past with these combo units, I'm
hoping
someone will recognize this problem and maybe a couple of diodes will fix
it. I have no schematic.
What I have is a TV that will power up. You can get an excellent (off-air)
picture for a few seconds and then it will shut off. D2645 appears to have
been running a little hot....not sure if this is related although the
diode
checks good on the ohm meter. All of the other diodes in this area also
check good with the meter and there doesn't appear to be any shorts at the
diodes outputs. Another clue is there doesn't seem to be any power to the
motor in the DVD player and the VCR doesn't go through it's self test when
first plugged in.
If anyone has had a similar problem and could make a suggestion or if
someone has access to a schematic and would be willing to forward.

TIA,
Steve