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vhs-c camcorder problem
HI,
Has anyone heard of similar problems to the following or have ideas of how I can fix this? I've tried resetting the camera via the menu and removing batteries but no luck. I would like to try DIY rather than repair as I've heard these are quite expensive to fix: camcorder: Panasonic VHS-C RZ1 - 20Xoptical, 220X digital zoom problem - whenever I turn the camcorder on, it looks like it is stuck in maximum optical zoom mode and focus is locked at about 20 feet. It doesn't auto focus and none of the zoom controls work. Any suggestions greatly appreciated Jack |
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"Jack" wrote in message oups.com... HI, Has anyone heard of similar problems to the following or have ideas of how I can fix this? I've tried resetting the camera via the menu and removing batteries but no luck. I would like to try DIY rather than repair as I've heard these are quite expensive to fix: camcorder: Panasonic VHS-C RZ1 - 20Xoptical, 220X digital zoom problem - whenever I turn the camcorder on, it looks like it is stuck in maximum optical zoom mode and focus is locked at about 20 feet. It doesn't auto focus and none of the zoom controls work. Any suggestions greatly appreciated Jack If you have never repaired a camcorder before and have no service manual then you have no hope of fixing it yourself. Get it looked at by someone with experience, knowledge and the correct tools! |
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A long shot...the logic may be getting a constant 'zoom out' signal, due
to a jammed zoom switch, stuck switch contacts, or corrosion/cap leakage on the PCB. At max zoom, the focus should be at infinity, and would not vary anyway. Disassembly to test this theory will be challenging, to say the least. I had a problem with my Sony DCR-TRV520, where the playback volume was locked on low and constantly displayed in the LCD as an empty volume bar. As if I was constantly pressing on the 'lower' end of the volume rocker on the LCD panel. If I pressed on the 'volume-up' side, the volume would rise, but return to 0 when I released the rocker. I disassembled the LCD panel and by rearranging the cables inside, which seemed to be pressing on the film PCB, the fault disappeared. JR Jack wrote: HI, Has anyone heard of similar problems to the following or have ideas of how I can fix this? I've tried resetting the camera via the menu and removing batteries but no luck. I would like to try DIY rather than repair as I've heard these are quite expensive to fix: camcorder: Panasonic VHS-C RZ1 - 20Xoptical, 220X digital zoom problem - whenever I turn the camcorder on, it looks like it is stuck in maximum optical zoom mode and focus is locked at about 20 feet. It doesn't auto focus and none of the zoom controls work. Any suggestions greatly appreciated Jack -- -------------------------------------------------------------- Home Page: http://www.seanet.com/~jasonrnorth |
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Jack wrote: HI, Has anyone heard of similar problems to the following or have ideas of how I can fix this? I've tried resetting the camera via the menu and removing batteries but no luck. I would like to try DIY rather than repair as I've heard these are quite expensive to fix: camcorder: Panasonic VHS-C RZ1 - 20Xoptical, 220X digital zoom problem - whenever I turn the camcorder on, it looks like it is stuck in maximum optical zoom mode and focus is locked at about 20 feet. It doesn't auto focus and none of the zoom controls work. Any suggestions greatly appreciated Jack Have had sticking focus motor cause this, (and on Samsung, this will give no camera picture) sounds brutal but when you first turn camcorder on give it a sharp hard thump with your hand! Panasonic say to replace motor and using their EVR jig to increase focus motor drive voltage but the above method will prove the point! |
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Hey Gordonpuk
I tried whacking it with my hand about 10 times--no luck. Exasperated, I threw the damn camcorder on the (carpeted) ground since I knew I'd be probably ordering a new one. Just for fun, I figured I'd try to see if it would even turn on....AND IT WORKS AS GOOD AS NEW NOW! Thanks so much for your help! Jack |
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