This is actually a problem with the ribbon cable. When the tape is put in and the tape door is pushed shut it jars the internal ribbon cable. Years ago I found this tip online & it fixed it!
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"Ok, here goes, I had the exact same problem on my pos Panasonic
pv-dv203d. After many times of taking it apart and many frustrating
calls to Panasonic, I've finally figured it out, I hope
it helps on your cameras.
Remove the bottom plate from the Camera (four screws, plus one near the LCD screen).
Pop off the bottom plate of the camera
Look at the ribbon cables carefully, and make sure they are all
snug in the plugs. The tape transport mechanism may move them out of
place."
Every now and then our will start to act up & hubby unscrews the bottom of the camcorder (Panasonic PV-DV203D), gently maks sure the ribbon cables are in place, replaces the bottom plate & it's worked for us every time. i hope this helps!
Please change the internal battery and it would be fine
I have done the same as Abrazenvixen. Irecently did the same thing the second time. My Panasonic PVDV103D makes a clicking noise when I turn it on. When this happens, I removed the bottom panel and gently push the ribbon cables into the electronic boards. So far this has solved the problem a couple of times. It happens about once a year.
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Hi! I have posted some tips on how to do this but in case you dont see it well here it is. Just play with the camcorder. Turn it off and on and try recording or try to see something until it works. I have done this with mine and it finally worked. good luck
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Blinking power light, cannot record or playback. the batter has been charged. The same problem...
yeah mine does exactly the same, I got a new tape and it still doesn't work
Thank you so much Abrazenvixen!!!!! Thought I was going to have to buy a new camcorder, but this fixed it!!! You are a genious!!!!
My Camcorder PD-DV 103D, have a problem with the Tape compartiment, Doesn't work, do not close......
Had the same problem. Mine started out as a tape eject problem, and then moved to having trouble doing ANYthing with the tape. All functions not involving the tape worked fine, but play, record, rewind, fast-forward, none of those worked.
Thank you Abrazenvixen, your solution was much appreciated. I ended up sending mine in the first time it did this, and having to pay for them to tell me they couldn't find anything wrong, but at least it worked (because they took it all apart - which fixed the problem). Soooo very happy I didn't have to pay for it again!
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