Palmcorder is having problems with mini-dv tapes. It either hangs up when a tape is inserted (ie. the power indicator blinks on and off and the palmcorder is non-responsive in either camera or video mode)... or when the tape is inserted the palmcorder chews up the tape...
ive had it for 3 years and used it sparingly (special occassions maybe 2-3 times a year)...
any ideas? can i open it up and tweak something...
any help would be appreciated... thanks.
I haven't had any luck yet... and I don't want to pay $35-$40 just for them to diagnose the problem. I'd rather find an answer on what the issue is and then get a quote on how much it would cost to fix the problem afterwards.
I'm still hoping someone can shed some light on thisI haven't had any luck yet... and I don't want to pay $35-$40 just for them to diagnose the problem. I'd rather find an answer on what the issue is and then get a quote on how much it would cost to fix the problem afterwards.
I'm still hoping someone can shed some light on this
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These type of problems usually result from damage to the tape transport mechanism, Unfortunately they are impossible to fully diagnose without a physical examination of the mechanism.
There is not a magic tweak for this i'm afraid.
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go to any store were u can buy a mini dv cleaner.what u need to do is to insert the mini dv cleaner into the camera then turn your camera to playback side then u can now play the tape till it finished
This is a clear sign that the DVCam tape path needs cleaning. Use a mini DV cleaning tape 2 or 3 times and if it still does not have any effect get it to a camera store for a professional clean.
I had this same problem. At my wedding, and didn't get to record it because of it. When I got home I put a new tape in and worked fine. It was just a bad tape.
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If you are service engineer you can do this problem, Please, check the cassette IN sensing Switch. The place of the Switch is right side of the mechanism, Clean S/w with IPA solution & check. It will be ok or other wise you have replace s/w or mechanism.
I haven't had any luck yet... and I don't want to pay $35-$40 just for them to diagnose the problem. I'd rather find an answer on what the issue is and then get a quote on how much it would cost to fix the problem afterwards.
I'm still hoping someone can shed some light on this
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