Songy VX2100 I have a VX2100 Sony Handycam. When recording, I think the tape is dragging just a little. This causes distortion in the picture and sound when playing back. In the beginning this only happened at the end of a tape. Now it shows up at the beginning and the end. The middle of the tape does fine. We have been using Maxell DVM60SE Mini DV Cassette Tapes, but have tried a variety of tapes. The bad part is that there is no indication that this is happening while recording, only a nasty surprise later. I have had a hard time figuring out who to call or where to send it if repairs are needed.

I have a DCR-100, which is basically the same camera, and had the same problem after I hadn't used it for about 5 years. After running a cleaning tape through it four times it became much clearer, but sometimes, reviewing my equally old tapes the pixellation/distortion reappeared spasmodically. I ran the tape at FF to the end, and then back again. Seemed to fix it. I think after a long period of disuse the recording heads oxidise and it takes quite a bit to clean them. As to why loosening up the tape works - no idea!

This is usually caused by an oxidized or defective Audio/Video drum. You can try running a cleaning tape through the camera. If this does not solve the problem the camera will need to be serviced by a qualified service technician.

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This is most likely caused by a damaged or misaligned video drum and can usually be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired by a qualified service technician.

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The symbol indicates moisture in the tape mechanism. This is usually caused by a failed component in the moisture detection circuitry within the camera and can usually be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired qualified service technician.

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Can you find a replacement clip that secure the camera (VX2100) onto the tripot stand.

I also need a good powerful external recording mic for the same camera.

Sony Handycam DCR-VX2100

I will purchase tapes also if they are available.

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I have successfully recorded to a mini Dv tape from my computer however I connected my PC to the VX2100 using the RCA inputs. I have an adapter that I purchased from best buy that provides the RCA input/output. If your able to connect that make sure to...

1. Turn you VX2100 to Play/Edit mode (not camera mode)
2. Insure the program on your mac has an external output otherwise you won't be able to record.
3. See if your video editing software (if your using one) has an option for record to tape or to camera. I use Vegas Studio and it has an option for that.

Hope this helps. Good Luck!

Try to clean your heads with a video heads cleaning cassettefor ten seconds and try to read your tape.
If it doen't help, your footage is corrupt.

in either case the head condition is bad.. pls inspect the tips on the head whether it is not damaged in the cleaning.inspect the drum hours also..

Normally these small squares in picture shows error in Tracking and can be set by tape Path adjustments. In some cases, Cassette Mechanism needs to be replaced. Need further info, please let me know.

it is the tape running path makes the problem and normally happens in a long run. realign the tape path by carrying to a sony service centre...