I'm trying to play back tapes on my camcorder so that I get the video (including my youngest son's birth) into a more useful format, but the video skips a bit and then the camera shuts down.
The only answer I got from JVC was to mail it to their service centre, with zero indication how much it would cost. I've read some info that cleaning it might help, but I'm not entirely sure how to go about that or, if it requires a cleaning tape, what kind I would need.
The camera hasn't really be used for about 5 years, I discovered it cleaning a couple weeks ago, so it's hopefully just dusty since it worked fine that last time I used it.
I'd appreciate any suggestions. The camera is a JVC model GR-D770U
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MiniDV camcorders are cheap, you can get a working used one rather than try to fix yours for a lot of money.
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MiniDV camcorders are cheap, you can get a working used one rather than try to fix yours for a lot of money.
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Probably not problem on panasonic and sony, but DVCPRO is using wider track pitch.
From wikipedia
When recorded to tape, DVCPRO uses wider track pitch - 18 μm vs. 10 μm of baseline DV, which reduces the chance of dropout errors during recording. Two extra longitudinal tracks provide support for audio cue and for timecode control. Tape is transported 80% faster compared to baseline DV, resulting in shorter recording time. Long Play mode is not available. -
Most likely a mechanical problem. Can you see if both reels are turning?
The only answer I got from JVC was to mail it to their service centre, with zero indication how much it would cost. I've read some info that cleaning it might help, but I'm not entirely sure how to go about that or, if it requires a cleaning tape, what kind I would need.
The camera hasn't really be used for about 5 years, I discovered it cleaning a couple weeks ago, so it's hopefully just dusty since it worked fine that last time I used it. -
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That's not a job you want to take on yourself unless you have the proper tools and the patience of a watchmaker.
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