JVC Camcorder Repair

[Nelson]

My kid has a JVC VHS Camcorder, Model GR-SXM250U which stopped
working... the image through the lens doesn't appear on the LCD display
and instead it reports that the lens cover is on which, of course, it
isn't.

I am hesitant to take it apart because of my preconceived notions that
it will be intricate, full of proprietary circuits, and nearly
impossible to troubleshoot without a manual/circuit diagram.

Since it is older analog model, my presumption also is that it would
cost more to have it professionally repaired than to buy a new one.

Has anyone had any experience with one of these or a similar one? Or
point me to a source of information?

Thanks.

 

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Has anyone had any experience with one of these or a similar one? Or

point me to a source of information?

Nelson,

If you live in US read this post:

http://www.camcorderinfo.com/bbs/t122247.html

I think your camera is in the list.

--Jules

 

[Nelson]

Nelson,

If you live in US read this post:

http://www.camcorderinfo.com/bbs/t122247.html

I think your camera is in the list.

--Jules

Jules,

Thanks so much. It looks like that is exactly the problem and the fix.
I had begin to research the subject and found some other references to
a class action suit because of the widespread nature of the problem,
but I hadn't found this one. Looks like JVC got proactive to head off
the suit.

Thanks again for the pointer.