sony samcorder (TRV250) issue

vivekiny2k · 23rd June 2008, 20:26

Hi geeks,

My old sony camcorder is giving a strange problem. often it says "no tape", even with a new tape in. when I plug it in power plug, it starts functioning. I am assuming there is some lack of lubrication which is causing the cam to interpret it as no tape.

anybody knows any quick fix that i can try before I start scouting for a new camcorder?

HappyWheels · 23rd June 2008, 21:01

Did you try the service center? What did they say?

vivekiny2k · 23rd June 2008, 21:14

I am in US....with a 4 year old cam, i would have to shell out at least 50$ for just having them look at it....not interested

I can get a new HDD cam in 400$, just avoiding it because I know i don't use it a lot anymore.

EDIT: looks like it needs a a nice smack
Camera Hacker: Forums: Error Code C:31:23?

HappyWheels · 23rd June 2008, 21:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by vivekiny2k

I am in US....with a 4 year old cam, i would have to shell out at least 50$ for just having them look at it....not interested

I can get a new HDD cam in 400$, just avoiding it because I know i don't use it a lot anymore.

EDIT: looks like it needs a a nice smack
Camera Hacker: Forums: Error Code C:31:23?

Ouch! 50$!!!

I had an issue with my camcorder (JVC); the recording always had the top portion missing! 3 visits and a mail to the customer support center at Singapore, got the guys here changing a couple of things (never got a statement) and was never charged for it. Now it is working perfectly.

Hope you get a solution soon!

23rd June 2008, 20:26	#1
vivekiny2k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: cincinnati, jabalpur,chennai Posts: 1,264 Thanked: 209 Times View My Garage	sony samcorder (TRV250) issue Hi geeks, My old sony camcorder is giving a strange problem. often it says "no tape", even with a new tape in. when I plug it in power plug, it starts functioning. I am assuming there is some lack of lubrication which is causing the cam to interpret it as no tape. anybody knows any quick fix that i can try before I start scouting for a new camcorder?
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23rd June 2008, 21:01	#2
HappyWheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,106 Thanked: 537 Times	Did you try the service center? What did they say?
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23rd June 2008, 21:14	#3
vivekiny2k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: cincinnati, jabalpur,chennai Posts: 1,264 Thanked: 209 Times View My Garage	I am in US....with a 4 year old cam, i would have to shell out at least 50$ for just having them look at it....not interested I can get a new HDD cam in 400$, just avoiding it because I know i don't use it a lot anymore. EDIT: looks like it needs a a nice smack Camera Hacker: Forums: Error Code C:31:23? Last edited by vivekiny2k : 23rd June 2008 at 21:19.
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