My GS180 is eating my tapes! at DVinfo.net

Mel Abdo · May 29th, 2007, 06:19 PM

My Panasonic GS180 started destroying my tapes, and even started making screeching noises about 2 weeks ago. I used a head cleaner about 6 times in a row, and all is good! If this happens again, what should I do? I'm thinking of purchasing a Mack warranty, while the camera is still working. Or, can I fix the camera myself if it happens again?

Edward Carlson · May 29th, 2007, 07:39 PM

Six times you say? You probably shouldn't use a head cleaner that many times in a row, and you shouldn't have to. Head cleaners put a lot of wear on the heads. If this happens again send it in for repair. If your warranty hasn't expired yet send it in ASAP, because it will probably happen again.

Mel Abdo · June 25th, 2007, 02:28 PM

Now there's mosaic lines on my video playback.. audio is fine, how can I fix it?
And yes, i've used a head cleaner.

Edward Carlson · June 25th, 2007, 02:30 PM

Head cleaners usually fix this problem, but with the trouble you have been having, I would send it in for repair.

Mel Abdo · June 25th, 2007, 02:52 PM

And pay $248? o_o
That's 3/4 the value of the camcorder!

Chris Harris · June 25th, 2007, 03:49 PM

If it's not economical to send it in, then it sounds like it's time for a new camcorder.

Mel Abdo · June 25th, 2007, 07:31 PM

Could a professional head cleaning fix it? Now there's just blue lines on the video.

Mel Abdo · June 25th, 2007, 08:24 PM

This all started when I put a tape with some honey on it into the camcorder, is the problem maybe because there's honey on the heads? If so, how can I clean it without paying $250? (ive used a head cleaner)

May 29th, 2007, 06:19 PM	#1
Mel Abdo Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 42	My GS180 is eating my tapes! My Panasonic GS180 started destroying my tapes, and even started making screeching noises about 2 weeks ago. I used a head cleaner about 6 times in a row, and all is good! If this happens again, what should I do? I'm thinking of purchasing a Mack warranty, while the camera is still working. Or, can I fix the camera myself if it happens again?

May 29th, 2007, 07:39 PM	#2
Edward Carlson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Hollywood, CA, United States Posts: 807	Six times you say? You probably shouldn't use a head cleaner that many times in a row, and you shouldn't have to. Head cleaners put a lot of wear on the heads. If this happens again send it in for repair. If your warranty hasn't expired yet send it in ASAP, because it will probably happen again.

June 25th, 2007, 02:28 PM	#3
Mel Abdo Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 42	Now there's mosaic lines on my video playback.. audio is fine, how can I fix it? And yes, i've used a head cleaner.

June 25th, 2007, 02:30 PM	#4
Edward Carlson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Hollywood, CA, United States Posts: 807	Head cleaners usually fix this problem, but with the trouble you have been having, I would send it in for repair.

June 25th, 2007, 02:52 PM	#5
Mel Abdo Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 42	And pay $248? o_o That's 3/4 the value of the camcorder!

June 25th, 2007, 03:49 PM	#6
Chris Harris Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 487	If it's not economical to send it in, then it sounds like it's time for a new camcorder.

June 25th, 2007, 07:31 PM	#7
Mel Abdo Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 42	Could a professional head cleaning fix it? Now there's just blue lines on the video.

June 25th, 2007, 08:24 PM	#8
Mel Abdo Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 42	This all started when I put a tape with some honey on it into the camcorder, is the problem maybe because there's honey on the heads? If so, how can I clean it without paying $250? (ive used a head cleaner)