Power Switch error! Critical, Please help! at DVinfo.net

Jean Rivera · March 30th, 2007, 05:15 PM

The main switch on my GL2 is not working correctly.

Sometimes when recording the camera suddenly shuts down and restart in VCR mode even switched on camera. Sometimes never gets on camera and the led will turn green everytime, no matter which mode I select.

I sent once to warranty they cleaned and replaced the tape assembly. But what could be causing this problem.

I use the camera daily in news gathering, so far the camera has been my mate in good and bad conditions.

Any suggestion is well appreciated.

Thank you.

Jean

Don Palomaki · March 31st, 2007, 05:50 AM

Sounds like the conenctor to the power switch might be loose or disconencted. May need a trip to a Canon service center.

Jean Rivera · March 31st, 2007, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Palomaki

Sounds like the conenctor to the power switch might be loose or disconencted. May need a trip to a Canon service center.

I thought it so. The thing is that it has already been there for same thing. That makes me a little mad about.

Michael Pulcinella · April 2nd, 2007, 10:12 AM

I had the same probem. Try pushing the switch back and forth from camera mode all the way to VCR mode 15-20 times without the battery or power cord connected. This solved the problem temporarily for me. Whenever it starts acting up I do that and it clears up for a while.

Don Palomaki · April 2nd, 2007, 03:53 PM

Michael: That sounds like some corrosion (or perhaps excessive wear) on the switch.

Michael Pulcinella · April 3rd, 2007, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Palomaki

Michael: That sounds like some corrosion (or perhaps excessive wear) on the switch.

Could be. All I know is...it works!

Jean Rivera · April 4th, 2007, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Pulcinella

Could be. All I know is...it works!

I just hand it to admin dept. so they can send it to Canon. This cams are used daily on news gathering network... so imagine how tough days they have.

I'm working with a spare JVC GY-DV300 which I hate to death.

Thanx for the tip! I'll keep in mind if happens again!

March 30th, 2007, 05:15 PM	#1
Jean Rivera Tourist Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 4	Power Switch error! Critical, Please help! The main switch on my GL2 is not working correctly. Sometimes when recording the camera suddenly shuts down and restart in VCR mode even switched on camera. Sometimes never gets on camera and the led will turn green everytime, no matter which mode I select. I sent once to warranty they cleaned and replaced the tape assembly. But what could be causing this problem. I use the camera daily in news gathering, so far the camera has been my mate in good and bad conditions. Any suggestion is well appreciated. Thank you. Jean

March 31st, 2007, 05:50 AM	#2
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,487	Sounds like the conenctor to the power switch might be loose or disconencted. May need a trip to a Canon service center. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

April 2nd, 2007, 03:53 PM	#5
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,487	Michael: That sounds like some corrosion (or perhaps excessive wear) on the switch. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

April 2nd, 2007, 10:12 AM	#4
Michael Pulcinella Major Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ridley Park, PA, USA Posts: 269	I had the same probem. Try pushing the switch back and forth from camera mode all the way to VCR mode 15-20 times without the battery or power cord connected. This solved the problem temporarily for me. Whenever it starts acting up I do that and it clears up for a while.