People like you are what makes this platform the best thing on the Internet. Thank you for helping me fix my tr608…I had no video from the lcd or viewfinder and now it’s all good

@12voltvids

Жыл бұрын

😆👍😀

@12voltvids

Жыл бұрын

You can use hi8 tape on a video 8 and it will deliver the best quality video8 can deliver but not hi8 quality. The tape is the same just higher grade. You can also record hi8 and digital 8 to regular video 8 tapes.

As my grandfather would say, if there are no screws left on the bench you know you done a good job

Interesting repair and good to see one with a different problem. I have a small JVC camera with a suspected stuck iris but I haven't tried getting it apart yet. You've inspired me to try.

Your video helped me solve my problem w/ my camcorder i had the same exact issue thank man I would be lost without you.

@antekpaztek

Жыл бұрын

In fixing mine right now and the camera block screws are really tight did this happen to you?

@yido5000

11 ай бұрын

I have the same problem with the same model camera, i will try to work on it soon !

You are a electronics genius. Enjoy your channel.

I’m very impressed, all those screws of different types thrown all over the matt and you managed to fix and put back together without one left over. Bravo, that was a lot of disassembly and re-assembly. Obviously you must have taken many many camcorders apart to be so quick and proficient. Hat tip to you sir!

@12voltvids

2 жыл бұрын

They are different and go in different places. I have a photographic memory. I remember where every screw goes.

@repairfreak

2 жыл бұрын

@@12voltvids If I took apart one of same model once before I would remember also. Just watching it as if I was doing it for the first time, I probably would have struggled getting everything apart and back together without any prior knowledge.

@12voltvids

2 жыл бұрын

@@repairfreak many of these I am taking apart for the first time in camera. I worked on cameras way back when I was in the business but that was a long time ago. These bottom feeder Saudi cappers that I've got a few of recently for example I never saw those when I was in the business because they came out after I left in fact the most recent mechanism that I worked on when I was still in the business was to be mechanism.

@repairfreak

2 жыл бұрын

@@12voltvids Hello again, I never found myself getting into cameras. Mainly Vcrs, CRT Televisions, Audio equipment. Did it everyday from approx 1993- till when flatscreens were becoming popular. I pretty much got off the train then. Now I still piddle as a hobby here and there. Good luck to you, love your vids so far.

@12voltvids

2 жыл бұрын

@@repairfreak yes i abandoned ship in 2003. It's just a hobby now alough you wouldn't know it by all the crap I fix.

Thank you so much!!! My problem was probably the stuck iris too, my friend had dropped my camera and all the image was black, after opening it and giving a few taps on the iris I got image back, once again thank you !!

@12voltvids

Жыл бұрын

Stuck iris pretty common.

@12voltvids

Жыл бұрын

@@ACommenterOnKZread yes they all do. Every consumer camcorder has the same thing. Even some professional lenses have plastic iris. I can't remember the last lens I took apart that had metal blades.

@12voltvids

Жыл бұрын

@@ACommenterOnKZread I work on this stuff but i don't guarantee I can fix any device. I also don't guarantee that anything repaired will last any length of time because these are all very old devices now and there are no new parts available for any of them. Do might work for a couple of years, but then again that might only work for a few weeks. No way to tell. I've said it once and I'll say it again you shouldn't be using these old camcorders to record anything of value. If you have recordings on tape get it off of tape into some digital format. Tapes days are done. there's no going back despite a few people's claim that tape is making a comeback that's not going to happen.

@12voltvids

Жыл бұрын

@@ACommenterOnKZread in the about tab you will find my contact email.

I've just got two of this kind of cameras byhe trv108 and 88, both with the black screen soo I'll try to do this. Really cool.

Thats something else ! i have one ccd-trv37 has the same problems video works camera no , i'm not a electronics guy but i am going to give it a try thanks for posting ! Luv watching your videos!

Helped me to save my old camcorder, thanks very much.

On my first ever trip to the US, I was in Palo Alto and I walked into a five guys burger place. Love it.

Hi. First I want to say it is a great video and a lot of knowlege you have. But I am curious, if this problem with iris is about to happen again (leaking lubricant), could that problem can be solved? Thank you.

Thank you very much for this video, I was with my 17 year on son and gave him my camcorder, which is the same as this in the video. You help me fix it

I Just purchased a Sony Handicam 8mm for $9 . Playback works but camera black no recording happening? Very Clean, like new otherwise. Price Quote to fix?

@12voltvids

2 жыл бұрын

Depending on what is wrong could be 100 bucks. No way of knowing without doing diagnostic

amazing. this fix worked for me or maybe just resetting these ribbon cables worked. either way i really appreciate you showing all steps and hardware removal. thank you

@dajovajr

Жыл бұрын

i do have 2 screws leftover lol oh well.,.....

@12voltvids

Жыл бұрын

Reseating connectors fixes many problems on electronics

DUDE U HELPED ME FIX MINE WELL DONE!

@luxlance

Жыл бұрын

exact same problem

My sony vx2000 same issue . Thank you For sharing

I would like to know if it is normal for lcd screens on these hi8 camcorders to have a little bit of a smearing effect on certain colored objects

Hey i have the same issue with my camcorder i believe its the same issue as in this video however i was wondering is do you recommend me to fix it myself or lay it in the hand of a experienced repair man?

@12voltvids I have a question, can you show how to clean the lens for this model handycam?

PERFECT !!! I HAVE SONY TRV 950 SCREEN PRESENTS VERTICAL LINES. YOU KNOW SOLUTION ???

i did that, i even took out the the curtains, is my ccd sensor ruined?

I know this is a dumb question but is it possible to use a hi8 tape on a video 8 machine? I still haven't looked around my town but i have a feeling that finding regular video 8 tapes is kinda hard

@12voltvids

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you can use a Hi8 tape on a regular video 8. It will be recorded in standard video 8 mode. You can use a regular 8mm tape in a Hi8 camera as too, and it will be recorded in regular 8mm mode. If you knock out the detection hole on regular 8mm tape it will record in Hi8 mode. Regular 8 can be used for digital 8 too.

@taunusv4power

2 жыл бұрын

@@12voltvids thank you so much man! I know these camcorders some of them are a waste of time but they keep me entertained. I just got a ccd-v5 with no image, go figure, but i want a tape to see if the machine works. It's my first video 8 camera. The rest have been vhs or vhsc. I'll try fixing it after I'm done with my red 89 jvc bad cap madness 😅

Growing up, I did news paper's going around lot of time around TV shops, would pick up old TV 📺 fix them

Im having the same issue but the eyepiece viewer doesnt show anything either, would the repair be the same?

I appreciate your video, and even tho i didn’t have this problem, i watched the entire video hoping it would help me figure out the problem im having. definitely gave me the confidence to take apart my camera and try to see what’s going on at least. i was gonna ask if you had any tips on how i could fix my camera the brightness it down all the way and i can only see picture out of the lens when im outside during the day or if i have a super bright light. the brightness has gone out and i can’t see anything properly

@Girlpower323

4 ай бұрын

the button that usually works to scroll it up or down is not working when i try to change it back

@12voltvids

4 ай бұрын

Sounds like the iris is probably stuck. I have done a video on that on a different model.

Hey Sir, I have the same camera and I only hear noisy audio when playing back the tape on the camera, no audio at all, just noise. Wonder what could it be?

Hi, ive got a ccd-tr485e video 8 handycam which does record in colour but only plays back in b+w. Would this be a problem with the heads? Or something else? Tried googling this problem and it wasnt a lot of help so figured youd be the one to come to in my case. Thanks

Hi 12voltvids, what are the name of the screwdriver you are using and where can I get it?.

Thank you 🎉 i had the same problem and i cleaned it and it works 😊

That's going to be a happy customer :-D Its a fiddly job, i was thinking a pair of tweezers with a coating of rubber on the ends could make grabbing the ribbons easier, maybe.

@12voltvids

2 жыл бұрын

Already paid and on its way back.

@asthmanaut3430

Жыл бұрын

@@12voltvids i have the same camera and am experiencing the same issues, display plays cassette fine, viewer works, audio playback on filming, but it is a black screen when recording. how much did this repair cost?

@12voltvids

Жыл бұрын

@@asthmanaut3430 i believe it was about 150

Hey I need help with my Sony trv 180, I recently put in a new pinch roller and now when I put in a tape it gets stuck half way down then pop back up. Any ideas why this would happen?

@12voltvids

Жыл бұрын

Correct pinch roller?

Hello, I believe i’m having a similar issue but my hands are not as steady as yours and i’m not the best with tools. If possible, could I send in my camera for you to fix? You could make a video on it and I can pay for shipping.

You sayb that your son get delivery food and spends a lot doing it. So what kind of work does he do to earn all that money? Just curious.

@12voltvids

2 жыл бұрын

Stocks shelves in a grocery store. No motivation to do anything. Pays his rent so i keep my mouth shut. Had that been me my dad would have thrown me out. I was working from the time i was 12 delivering newspapers. Hanging around tv shop since I was about 8 learning everything I could.

@dalemettee1147

2 жыл бұрын

@@12voltvids When I was in high school, I had a job with a milkman. Saturdays were really hard for him. Not only delivering product but collecting money. So I helped him on the delivery side of this day. He would pick up the truck, already loaded with that day's deliveries. I guess he would come by my house ~ 5:00 AM. By the time we got to our first stop, It was 6:00. The day finished at ~ noon. He'd drop me off with a fiver. My dilemma was, "What am I going to do with all that money!".

Something as important as an iris with cheap vinyl parts. Wonder why electronics don't last long. Nice repair.

@12voltvids

2 жыл бұрын

That's the way they do it. Even high end lenses

I have this same exact camera and a similar issue, would I be able to send mine to you?

@12voltvids

2 жыл бұрын

Contact me via email

@jacobmichel7873

2 жыл бұрын

@@12voltvids could I have your email?

@12voltvids

2 жыл бұрын

@@jacobmichel7873 it's on the about tab on the main page.

@jacobmichel7873

2 жыл бұрын

@@12voltvids it’s not there?

Do you still repair this model?

@12voltvids

Жыл бұрын

I attempt. No guarantee anything

@cantstandya536

Жыл бұрын

@@12voltvids I have a sony trv108. It does not load the 8mm tape properly. The display gives me an error code. It seems like a mechanical problem. How does your process work? Thank you

How costly a repair like this I’m having the same issue with my JVC

@12voltvids

4 ай бұрын

It was 150

Who's altering there old camera to see through the clouds and limo windows 🙋

@12voltvids

2 жыл бұрын

I have one. Was willed to me along with a kaya optics pf1 filter.