Charlie, many thanks for this...great info.
I think the polarity was indeed reversed causing the problems.
So the fuse on the left is merely a spare.
Does your book say how to access the motor compartment? I'm now presuming the 15A and 7A fuses must have blown.
Just tried changing the speeds...still only the right one lights up. and still not running, only getting flickering sync light and beeps. So not sure what the hierogliphics indicate.
Thanks Mark, both fuses are ok, ive checked them with a voltometer. Not sure if there are any internal fuses on the BL 4...information is scant on the interweb.
The fuse has gone on my BL4...its marked 3/4 amp 125 volt, is this what I need?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pico-fuse-axial-4A-125V-Littlefuse-USA-10-FUSES-PER-SALE-UK-STOCK-SEGA-REPAIR/222285734804?epid=9003786034&hash=item33c1432394:g:8~IAAOSwjXRXYTDN
Thanks Phil, trouble is I'm not so keen to try development software nowerdays...for fear of upsetting my computer. I'll tell the client he can't have xavc instead.! Must have that coffee soon.
Macks. Not sure...I've never seen any comparible footage of the 422 versus 444....it would be interesting.
The F3 makes great looking footage anyway.
Interesting video from 2011
I was advised to contact Sony Prime Support regarding the upgrade but this is their answer:
I regret to inform you that we do not have such upgrade.
Please, contact an Authorised Sony Center as they might be able
to help you:
http://www.sony.co.uk/pro/article/asc-index
Kind regards
Prime Support Team
I think the explosions and gun flashes are a little heavy handed ie look too 'video'...you could probably tone them down a bit. I think you could easily tone down a few of the other CGi bits too to improve them...a bit more edge blur? Nice concept trailer though.
Unfortunately the last free upgrade didn't include the 444...but the last models came with 444 for free ( presumably on an SxS card like the paid upgrade is on ).