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JVC GR-D290U: Tape recording speed is ok, but playback speed is hapering

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:54:18 -0700

I have not exactly the same camera but a JVC GR-D340E with has a problem with playback. It seems that the recording speed is oke, but if I view what is recorded than there is a hampering in the tape speed. It plays a bit and with a very short interruption it continues. This repeats itself all the time and with every tape, including old tapes. What is causing the problem and how can this be solved?

⟐ Answered March 12, 2026 at 5:54 MST

Sony Camcorder: No sound on playback - DCR-TRV330

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:14:31 -0700

At first the I just had a blue screen when trying to play my tapes. I disassembled the camcorder, reseated the ribbon cables and thoroughly cleaned the heads. I now have a picture but no sounds. I've connected the camcorder to a Mac with an IEEE1394 cable and can see the picture but no sound there either.

Is there a particular cable I should be looking at? Is this still related to something with the heads?

Thanks,

Jack

Sharper Image SVC430: No camera feedback whatsoever whats broken?

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:14:01 -0700

It plays back just fine, there not even audio that gets recorded.

Panasonic HC‑VX870: Touch Screen isn't working

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:28:36 -0700

My Touch Screen isn't working. Any advice appreciated.

⟐ Answered January 20, 2026 at 23:28 MST

Flip Ultra HD: Change battery and check connections

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:20:43 -0700

I found my flip camcorder from 15 years ago. I plugged it in and it did turn on and showed a picture of a battery in the red. For a brief moment, I was able to get the device to start charging. However, when I came back later to look, it said charging paused check battery connection. I plugged it into my computer to see if I could remove my recordings from it. It can’t retain enough charge in order to bring up the data. Can you help me?

⟐ Answered January 13, 2026 at 14:20 MST

Flip Video: Why Did My Camcorder Video Turn Rainbow

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:23:58 -0700

I was filming with my camcorder and everything looked normal at first, but after a few minutes the video started showing became distorted with rainbow colors and it hasn’t gone back to normal since. How can I fix this?

⟐ Answered January 10, 2026 at 17:23 MST

Canon Camcorder: How do I disassemble my camcorder?

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 06:09:31 -0700

I have a canon fs100 camcorder and would like to disassemble it but don't want to damage any of the internals, does anyone know if the disassembly prices is similar to the Canon fs30? If not could you please either make a guide or give me instructions on how to disassemble my canon fs100, thanks

Sony Handycam DCR-HC30: Where to buy a replacement flex cable?

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:43:35 -0700

Where do I buy a replacement flex cable for Sony Handycam dcr hc42e? Possibly in Australia?

⟐ Commented January 02, 2026 at 16:43 MST

Sony DCR-TRV350: C:31: 22 video don't play Dcr-trv245e

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:40:33 -0700

Camera sony Dcr-trv245e problem could C:31:22 DON'T PLAY VIDEO

Sony Handycam DCR-HC30: Touch screen calibration fails

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 14:05:25 -0700

The touch screen is not working. I was able run the calibration by holding the disp/batt button. I touch the "x" 3 times, but it just keeps cycling through 1,2,3. It seems to register a touch, but it doesn't register the position ?

Sony Handycam FDR-AX33: FDR-AX33 with boot loop problem

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:55:58 -0700

Hi. I have a problem with my FDR-AX33. It has a boot loop problem. When I turn it on, the logo appears and then disappears immediately. It does this three times and then shuts off completely. This problem started right after I inserted a faulty SD card. What could be the problem? Thank's a lot.

Sony DCR-DVD 108: How do I adjust the laser power on the DVD?

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 08:58:13 -0700

So, my camcorder can on read DVD-R, Not DVD-RW. I had the exact same model a few years ago that wrote the video to those discs, and the discs are fine because they read to my computer. Also, I have checked that the spindle, laser carrige assembly and laser are working. Also, a the CD-R mentionined above worked fine on my computer, but needed cleaning to work on the camcorder, which leads me to beileve that the laser is weak, Also just curious, what is the difference between DVD-108 and DVD 108E. Both of mine are just 108

⟐ Commented September 14, 2025 at 8:58 MST

Sony Handycam HDR-XR500V: Where is the internal battery? as you change?

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 10:51:44 -0700

Sony hdr xr500V Where is the internal battery? as you change ?

⟐ Commented September 07, 2025 at 10:51 MST

Panasonic HC-V110: Won't Power on with battery

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 12:26:30 -0700

Opening the screen, there's a few clicks, the record and "access" lights blink twice, and it's dead.

Also, power light slow flashes, but won't charge or run the camera

⟐ Commented September 06, 2025 at 12:26 MST

Panasonic HC‑VX870: Why won't my camera power on?

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:49:48 -0700

Took a chance and bought one of these used and untested. Came without cables and with just one battery. I have purchased additional batteries and charged them and the original battery but the camera still does not power on.

⟐ Answered September 02, 2025 at 12:49 MST

Sony Camcorder: The camera lens cover does not open when turned on

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 23:41:27 -0700

the camera lens cover does not open when turned on

Video Camera: National NV-M3 VHS Camera turns on and after some seconds off.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 02:10:20 -0700

Hello everyone,

Just found an old Panasonic National NV-M3 VHS Camera without the original charger but with a special bag with a led, switch and fuse that is designed for a lead-acid 12v 6Ah battery. It has two cables coming off the bag that leads to the camera terminals (Only + and - ). Pretty sturdy design I think.

I tried connecting it to a Computer PSU (12.7v) but I get battery error and keeps turning off after some seconds. Sometimes the tape mechanism opens, but a tape is currently stuck there. I tried using a 13.5v power supply. Now, there is no battery error, but I get a lense error "WHITE, LIGHT" and turns off after some seconds. Is there a protection mechanism for the tape? I want to try every possible solution before I try replacing the caps. Also, I dont think it is a capacitor problem because it drops an error. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

⟐ Commented August 26, 2025 at 2:10 MST

Aiptek DZO-V58N: How to record neighbor's bass clearly

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 05:23:56 -0700

Neighbor is an a**hole, harassed my family for years.

His car pulls into garage direct under my apt, bass pounding. One time bass hit so hard my chair (dining chair) literally bounced around a little with me sitting on it while I was working (accounting, work at home).

Need proof for landlord. Already sent detailed letters documenting years of this crap. He wants more proof.

If it's not a good camera, can you recommend a microphone to capture neighbor's bass exactly as loud and as hard as it hits? Playback's always muffled. Don't know if it'd hold in court if I have to figure out how to adjust the recording to playback as loud as I hear it.

Edit: I know it's an old camera, but it starts recording faster than my phone.

⟐ Commented August 21, 2025 at 5:23 MST

Sony Handycam DCR-SR42: What pinout DCR-SR42 uses to swap the HDD to a ZIF to SD Card?

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:39:16 -0700

What pinout I need to connect a ZIF to SD adapter to my DCR-SR42 (I want install a ZIF to SD Card)

Sony DCR-HC48: Close flip screen and does not transfer to viewfinder when closed

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 05:48:36 -0700

How do I adjust and find switch to transfer to viewfinder?

⟐ Answered August 01, 2025 at 5:48 MST