Sony DCR VX1000 record drum
 

I have a Sony DCR VX1000 and would like to know how to obtain the record drum part number and a resource to purchase said item, new. I've googled until my eyes glazed over, to no avail.

The recorded image is snowy with many, many pixel flakes.

I'm not an engineer, nor do I play one on TV. I'd love to replace the drum myself, as I've already had the camera apart and put back together successfully.

Any advise is MOST appreciated.

Thanks,

Kip Ross

Go here http://www.partstore.com/ModelNumber...ufacturerID=76 and enter dcr-vx1000, enter drum in the next page. It's $194.11.

Cheers,
Duane

Drum
 

Thanks, Duane!

Probably More Than Just the Drum
 

The record drum is just one part of many that are involved in the process. The recording and playback heads are the most likely parts to need replacing and the drum itself might not be faulty. Replacing and adjusting them is not something you can do at home, without the proper tools, test equipment and experience. You might be wasting money to buy a new drum. Better to take it to an authorized Sony repair shop and have a diagnosis made, before buying any parts.