Camcorder parts

Quick tips to fix your camcorder

• Remove the battery and charge it to full power. You may need a new battery if it drains quickly while in use.
• If you are having a problem with audio, try adjusting your manual audio setting or using a portable microphone.
• If you notice spots on the recorded image, then your lens is probably dusty and should be cleaned.
• Try using a fur windscreen over your microphone if you are picking up too much wind noise in your recordings.
• If you see a colored tint within your recorded image, clean the optical sensor to see if this fixes the issue.

Some camcorder parts that often need to be replaced

• Lens—The lens can see all the visual images you want to record. Replace it if you see any cracks or damage.
• Circuit board—This is the main power board that allows the camcorder to function. If your camcorder shuts off unexpectedly or you have trouble getting it to turn on, you may need a new circuit board.
• Optical sensor—The optical sensor transforms light and turns it into the video picture. If a laser crossed through your lens while you were recording, then it may have burned the CMOS or CCD blocks, so you will need to replace the sensor.
• Control panel of buttons—If one or more of your control buttons are not working correctly, try cleaning dust out of the control panel. Replace the control panel if cleaning it doesn't help.
• RCA cables—The RCA cables allow you to connect the camcorder to playback devices such as a television. If playback isn't working, test the connection by using a different RCA cable. If the camcorder works with a different cable but not your existing one, then replace the RCA cable.