Question about Sharp Viewcam VL-Z1 Mini DV Digital Camcorder

Dew liht comes on and camcorder shuts off Everything was ok when suddenly the dew light appeared and the camcorder just shut off. Suggestions as to what to do... Do you think if I tried resolving the problem with your help, I'll be able to do? Thanks I've already asked and paid for the "Get Premium Assistance"

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Anonymous Aug 07, 2007

Thanks for your continued attempts to fix the problem.
As per your indications, I put the camera with the sillica staff and I'll leave it there for a few days to see if that suchs the dew out.
I'll let you know in a few days. Thanks again
Anonymous Aug 10, 2007

I appreciate all the efforts made to solve the problem.
I did the sillica with the camera and not luck. I'll now take the back up battery to see what happens.
Some other suggestions will be highly appreciated.
BigDog4543 Nov 21, 2007

When I turn on my viewcan z the dew light blanks twice and then the camcorded shuts off

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Anonymous

Common problem with these vcr's . The dew sensor needs resoldering read here:

http://www.camcorderinfo.com/bbs/t115365.html

Posted on Nov 05, 2007

Anonymous

Don't waist your time.....do what I have just done. I took the advice from another posting from this site.

Take the battery off and give it a good couple of thumps to the base where the battery was & presto......all working.

It appears to be a chip set problem not humidity (in my case).

We just saved ourselves $$$$$

Thank you very much!!!

Posted on Oct 22, 2007

Anonymous

Try to extract the backup battery for reset the "DEW" memory.

Posted on Aug 08, 2007

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Tools needed. Zip lock bag. Sillica packs from shoe boxes or find somewhere to buy more... SImply seal with the camera and wait a couple days. This will suck the dew out. :) DO NOT USE HEAT like from a hair dryer or anything like that. Too hot for a cam to handle.

Posted on Aug 04, 2007

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