Camera switches off

The repair was made some nine years ago. This suggests that the camera is way beyond its expected life span - retire it, and purchase another.

You have not mentioned make/model of your camcorder.However you can replay by shifting the mode selection to play wherein you can watch the recorded frames.In the case of camcorders it is a single button selection to be moved for play and record.In the case of cameras you have to select easy key replay to see the previous files or select from menu.

The tapes were recorded in LP mode and the replay is set to SP mode. Switch from "EASY" to "P" and replay and you should be OK

Clean up your head with the mini Dv head cleaner cassette. If still problem persists, give it to company personnal for repairing this problem, because this is the problem for the head. The head is the costly part in camcorder. So please give it to authorized person other than the local technician.

The dew warning is caused by moisture in the tape deck. LEAVING THE CAMERA OPEN FOR SEVERAL HOURS WILL SOMETIMES CURE THIS. If it does not, the dew sensor must be reset and a factory service station is the only solution. The circuit board which contains the sensor will probably need to be replaced.
Most equiptment has a standard refurbishment program and I would estimate that the cost of repair is between $150 and $200 dollars. A word of caution, never leave a tape in a camcorder as this is a magnate for moisture.

Dew Formation
• What is “dew formation”?
When cold water is poured into a glass,
dew drops form on the glass. This clinging
of water drops is called dew formation.
• When dew forms in your camcorder.
Dew will gradually form on the head drum
of your camcorder and make the video
tape stick to the head. This causes
damage both to the head and the tape.
When dew forms, recording and playback
may not function properly.
Dew is likely to form in the following
circumstances:
—When moving the camcorder from a
cold place to a warm place.
—When placing the camcorder in a cold
room which is then heated rapidly.
—When moving the camcorder outdoors
from an air conditioned room or car.
—When placing the camcorder in the
direct path of air
blowing from an air
conditioner.
—When placing the
camcorder in a
humid room.
• How to prevent trouble.
When using the camcorder in a place
where dew is likely to form, allow the
camcorder and the video tape to
acclimate to the surroundings for about
one hour.
For example, when bringing the
camcorder indoors after skiing, place it in
a plastic bag.
1Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag
containing the camcorder.
2Remove the bag when the air temperature
inside it reaches the temperature
of the room.
• “Dew” warning feature
If dew forms, the word “DEW” flashes on
the screen, and the power will automatically
turn off in approximately 10 seconds.
Plastic bag
1If “DEW” flashes, remove the cassette,
leave the cassette compartment open,
and wait for a few hours to allow the
camcorder to acclimate to the
surrounding temperature.
2To use the camcorder again, turn on the
power after waiting for a few hours. Be
sure that “DEW” has disappeared.
3Do not insert a cassette while “DEW” is
flashing; this may result in damage to
the tape.
4Since dew forms gradually, it may take
10 to 15 minutes before the dew
warning feature engages.

This happens when you take camera from cold(er) environment to warmer environment, dew forms on the recording head, so as a precaution the unit locks up. The solutions is to leave the unit switched on and wait till the dew incator goes out( can take up to an hour) I found this out when on holiday, i would go from an air conditioned room to bright sunshine and it happened all the time.

There have been several compaints about this dew issue. I recommend calling Sharp.

Support: (800) 237-4277

Attaching Sound Memos to images In replay mode (including single replay, index replay and magnifying replay) you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image. The sound data is saved in WAVE format. 1. Select [ (Sound Memo)] in the [ (Replay)] menu.
appears
2. Select the image to which you wish to add a sound memo using the or button, then press the <SET> button.
The A/V panel appears.
3. Select [ (Record)] using the or button, then press the <SET> button.

• The recording starts and the elapsed time is displayed. Speak towards the microphone of the camera.
• To stop recording, press the <SET> button. To restart recording press the <SET> button again.
• You can add as many sound memos as you like until their total time reaches 60 seconds.

Gerry, The mode switch is a very common problem that causes the camera to remain in either play or camera mode. The stem breaks off the top of the switch and no longer functions. If this is not the case, the flex harness (operations unit) can get torn on top if the camera has been dropped. If the switch appears to be good, check for ground switching between the two outer legs of the switch, the micro gets a low signal from the mode switch to determine what state the cameras in. Good luck, this is a nice camera! Joe Weibel Custom Electronics (customelectroncis.org)