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camcorder problem

Sent to General Experts September 23 2006 at 3:35 PM
   

I have a jvc compact vhs camcorder . model GR-SXM260U. The problem is, when you turn it on to record something. Amessage appears that the lens cap is on , even though it's not. Just a black image. even with the viewfinder the same thing. Tape playback is fine. Is it something I can fix myself.

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September 23 2006 at 5:17 PM (1 hour and 42 minutes and 25 seconds later)
         
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I can tell you the problem is not an consumer repairable repair. They are very compact inside and can easily be damaged more if you do not know what you are doing. With a factory reconditioned one available for $156.95 I don't think it would be worth having repaired since the repair price would be close to this price. The newer digital cameras take much better pictures and have come down in price. Most likely there is a loose connection or one of the components either going bad or a cold solder joint is very common, Most of the electronics in the camera is surface mount which can be very difficult to repair with the proper tools and impossible to repair without them.

Edited by Rsposta4u on September 23 2006 at 5:19 PM



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