PV GS120 the LCD screen ribbon wire is broke I need part number for it so I can order it from Panasonic

The Panasonic PV-GS120 is an older model of digital camcorder, which was released in 2005. The driver is the software that allows the camera to communicate with your computer and allows you to transfer video footage from the camera to the computer.
If you need to transfer video footage from your Panasonic PV-GS120 to your computer, you can use the USB cable that came with the camera to connect it to the computer. The computer should automatically recognize the camera and install the necessary drivers.
If you are using a newer version of Windows, the camera may not be compatible, and you will not be able to transfer the video footage to your computer. In this case, you can use a third-party video capture device to transfer the footage.
Alternatively, you can try to download a driver from the Panasonic website, however, keep in mind that since this is an older model of camera, the driver may not be available on the website anymore.
If you can't find the driver on the website, you can try using a third-party driver update software to automatically scan your computer for the necessary driver and install it.
It's important to note that even if you are able to install the driver and transfer the footage to your computer, it may not be compatible with newer versions of video editing software.

Yes. Connect with a firewire cable and open iMovie. That's it, no fancy drivers needed.

Hi,

The reset switch on the tape compartment door, on the right side of the camera (seen from behind), next to the Focus mode switch (small hole).

Unfurtunately it looks like that device is not compatible with Windows 7.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-7/en-us/Search.aspx?type=Hardware&s=PV-GS120

Or you can contact Panasonic on the link below.

http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support

Good luck

Hi,

It sounds like the ribbon cable has worked itself loose either on the flip or the main body of the camera itself.
If you are confident that you can can take the camera apart and check the cables then all you will need is a set of precision screwdrivers, patience and steady hands as you will be working with delicate parts.

If your not confident with repairing yourself then i recommend that you take the camera to a specialist.


Regards.

I had the same issue. screen it was white when it was opened.
the wire ribbon which connects the LCD with the rest of the camera it's broken. I ordered a new part(it comes with the whole mechanism), replaced it and it's working like new. it was around $72 and if I remember it was from partstore.com. unfortunately I don't remember the part# or name but it could be a shaft or lcd shaft.

Ilink 1394 works fine with SP2. You should have got a driver CD with the 1394 card. Suggest you reinstall the drivers.

I think you are referring to the PV-GS120 you can click on English instructions at the link below to get it.

http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/Cameras-Camcorders/Camcorders/MiniDV-Camcorders/model.PV-GS120

The panasonic camcorder does not use the Sony CCD element. If the small viewfinder is showing the camera video, there's nothing wrong with the CCD imager. We have had numerous problems with the switch that controls the activation of the large LCD and the backlight inverter that powers it. When you open the LCD the small viewfinder should power down to conserve battery power. The large LCD should then illuminate, if not, shine a flashlight at the surface of the LCD and notice if the video is present, if so, the backlight or LCD harness is defective. Joe Weibel Custom Electronics (customelectronics.org)

Check LCD ribbon cable. 99% LCD ribbon cable is defective. Replace LCD ribbon cable.