DN714
I have a Panasonic PV-DV203D, I bought in in 2003 and never used it until now. The lcd screen works but when I look in the viewfinder I don't see anything but a gray screen.
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With the viewfinder, it doesn't activate unless the lcd screen is closed. Also it may have a fuzzy display until the viewfinder is pulled out. My Panasonic has a viewfinder that pulls out about 2cm and does not angle like yours would I believe.
If still nothing but grey screen is showing, then probably the video circuitry inside the camcorder has failed for driving the viewfinder. You should still be able to connect a screen using the AV output jack but it is not as convenient.
With the viewfinder, it doesn't activate unless the lcd screen is closed. Also it may have a fuzzy display until the viewfinder is pulled out. My Panasonic has a viewfinder that pulls out about 2cm and does not angle like yours would I believe.
If still nothing but grey screen is showing, then probably the video circuitry inside the camcorder has failed for driving the viewfinder. You should still be able to connect a screen using the AV output jack but it is not as convenient.
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lionheart
So this is an old camcorder, records to VHS. It hasn't been used in years because we couldn't get a picture to show in the viewfinder (thought the battery was the problem, and never got a new battery). I have it plugged into an AC adapter right now and there's still no picture in the viewfinder. It stays black and it won't record anything, I've checked. Doesn't pick up sound either. But when I switch it over to Video mode and plug in headphones I can hear the movie playing (tried it with Small Soldiers).
I also downloaded the owner's manual for this camcorder, and the troubleshooting just says to take the lens cap off (it is) and to make sure it's powered on. So that's no help. It's too old to have a warranty, and too old to take it in for repairs somewhere. I'm trying to revive the thing myself. Google isn't helping much either.
Can anybody here tell me what I could do to fix this? Thanks.
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try the AV output from the camera. if it plays back previously recorded tape to your TV set properly, then you may be in luck. that would mean the viewfinder is the problem. you can work around a broken VF by running the AV out to a small battery operated LCD screen, like on a portable DVD player. this is a really old camera and you should consider an upgrade to digital video at this point.
try the AV output from the camera. if it plays back previously recorded tape to your TV set properly, then you may be in luck. that would mean the viewfinder is the problem. you can work around a broken VF by running the AV out to a small battery operated LCD screen, like on a portable DVD player. this is a really old camera and you should consider an upgrade to digital video at this point.
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