Dr Virago Pete's


Video Camera Repair Service


Tips and Techniques




This listing is for a service. You get email communication/phone communication with me about how to get your Sony Camcorder to record and playback properly.


Garbled Video?

Blue Screen?

Video Cuts In and Out?

Herky Jerky Playback?

Frazzled Video?


If you threw out your camcorder or sold it in your yardsale for cheap you should kick yourself.

Do you know what to do when you get an error code on your screen?
Do you know there is a very simple solution to playback problems?

Have you already run a cleaning tape through your camcorder but it didn't help?

My solutions are kinda like magic. But really I'm an electronics pro with 30+ years of experience.

This listing is not for the following
1. Completely dead
2. No playback at all
3. Can't rewind
4. Can't play
5. Busted completely
6. Eats tapes
7. Had problems for years with this thing

My listing is for helping those that have a recent problem- it was working yesterday; But, today it doesn't work well anymore. It doesn't eat tapes- but it has a playback problem playing back something that was very important.

What I am offering in this listing is technical support for your problem and is aimed at the everyday person just like you and me.

Money back guaranty
If your camcorder isn't fixed by doing these simple steps, email me your request for a money back refund and I will gladly refund 100%. Not every camcorder is going to be fixed as some have blown out parts, worn out video head, and damage from abuse, factory defects, or used until they are broken and don't work anymore.

Just by doing a few simple things - it is a really truly amazing astounding thing to have it play and record again.

You win some and you lose some.
I'm an honest seller and telling you all the facts and willing to refund your money. It has to do with a technical glitch inside of the following camcorders that  shows up every once in a while:

Is yours bad due to this factory defect? I tell you which part is loose and how to fix it. Or is your bad due to wear/age/broken?
Email me and I will try to determine that- drviragopete@att.net


All I ask is that you do not get mad if it doesn't work. I didn't make the factory defect. I'm only trying to solve it.

Applicable To The following Sony Models
DCR TRV XXX (The "XXX" is a three digit model number located on the bottom of your camcorder)

Camcorders I've personally fixed using this technique:
950
460 and 460E
350
310
280
260
238E

"E" models are the PAL International edition
Non "E" models are NTSC

Playback Formats Which have garbled or herky jerky playback or blue screen flashing during playback intermixed with some video:
8mm
Digital8
Hi8
Video8

Don't throw out your camcorder. Don't sell it. You'll be glad you found this listing if you are the lucky one to have the factory defect with a simple cure.

Some cures require you to open your camcorder (requires a mini screwdriver and skill in taking off the cover and following my email advice)
Some cures don't require any disassembly.
Some cures require a Q-tip and your careful attention to cleaning mechanism parts.
All of my cures are aimed at the beginner to intermediate level buyer.

Bought a non-working camcorder or your friend gave you one that doesn't work?- Then this is not for you. My listing is for the person who had it working since new- but today it doesn't play or record properly. Please - no junk.

BEFORE YOU PAY PLEASE SEND ME A DETAILED MESSAGE WITH MODEL NUMBER AND SYMPTOMS OF RECORD AND PLAYBACK. I WILL GLADLY TELL YOU IF YOUR MODEL HAS A GOOD CHANCE OF BEING REPAIRED. IF IT IS OBVIOUS TO ME THAT YOUR CAMCORDER DOESN'T FIT THE DESCRIPTION - I WILL TELL YOU NOT APPLICABLE.

It can't hurt to try this.
It just might restore your camcorder.

Works for many but not all formerly "Bad" camcorders.

Don't let a repair shop fix it for $200 when you can fix it in a few minutes (time varies depending on your handiness.)

Some people can fix it in 30 seconds or less!

What you get
This is not a product. You are paying for techical support by email to help you solve your camcorder issues. Refundable in full if it doesn't fix your camcorder. Money back guarantee.


$19.99 includes phone technical suppert in helping you to solve this.

I accept Paypal, Money Order, etc.


Sincerely,

Dr Virago Pete


Telephone (847) 454-7858

Email drviragopete@att.net

Illinois, USA


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I am willing to answer questions.


 



Click on the following paypal button to pay $19.99 for over-the-phone technical support to fix your garbled frazzled or bluescreen issue with your Sony DCR-TRV camcorder. Not an authorized service center. This is a DIY over-the-phone fix. Money back guaranty. Paypal is the safest way to pay. You have nothing to lose. If this does not fix your camcorder - I will refund your money. This fixes a high percentage of cameras - but not everything. Have your camcorder ready-to-go when you phone.