JVC GR-D270 miniDV Start/Stop Record button malfunction

 

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Username: Walkgood

Post Number: 1
Registered: Jan-07
Frustrated here, my JVC GR-D270 dig video camera would not record today - and it was my 2 yr old's birthday party.

It has worked for last 18 months no problem.

The Recording Start/Stop button will not change to REC mode. But the SNAP SHOT Button does work correctly and will record a snapshot still onto the DV tape.

It plays back fine.

I have tried to disconnect power & battery, let it sit a long while too.

I have tried camera reset from the menu.

I have tried recording to a computer VIA the DV IEE1394 cable and that does record but ONLY to the computer NOT to the DV tape.

I have tried both Auto and Manual mode.

It seems that the button itself has stopped working.

No more warranty. I emailed JVC tech support. They'll get back to me in 10 biz days.

Any ideas? I even tried rappin on the case around the button while pressing it.
 

Platinum Member
Username: Project6

Post Number: 12623
Registered: Dec-03
I know this may sound obvious but, have you checked the record protection tab on the DV tape?
 

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Username: Walkgood

Post Number: 2
Registered: Jan-07
Ya know, as soon as I posted I knew someone would ask that! :-)

Yes, I checked.

I even tried different tapes. Besides, I did record snapshots to the tape. And I tried moving the protection tab and I get a message "cannot record, check tab blah blah".

It was just working the other day. I am so pissed and disappointed too. Not a good day to fail.
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