I have a panasonic DMR-PWT530 that has become progressively unstable on the HDMI output, i.e. temporary loss of picture.
So today it drove me nuts and I replaced it with a spare recorder so the TV picture (same cables used) is now always on which confirmed to me it was not the TV but the PWT530.
Recordings do not suffer so it seems to be related to the output.
The right hand cap in the photo has a slightly domed feel and I suspect it may be the culprit and as they are so cheap I have decide to replace all three just to see if it is one of them. they are marked
4hz
220
6.3V
So I can see many 220uf 6.3V caps of same physical size but nowhere any check on that 4hz. So what do I need to replace them.
After a bit of digging - Would the 4hz be simply the Nichicon HZ Series?
So today it drove me nuts and I replaced it with a spare recorder so the TV picture (same cables used) is now always on which confirmed to me it was not the TV but the PWT530.
Recordings do not suffer so it seems to be related to the output.
The right hand cap in the photo has a slightly domed feel and I suspect it may be the culprit and as they are so cheap I have decide to replace all three just to see if it is one of them. they are marked
4hz
220
6.3V
So I can see many 220uf 6.3V caps of same physical size but nowhere any check on that 4hz. So what do I need to replace them.
After a bit of digging - Would the 4hz be simply the Nichicon HZ Series?
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