Frustrated here, my JVC GR-D270 dig video camera would not record today - and it was my 2 yr old's birthday party.
It has worked for last 18 months no problem.
The Recording Start/Stop button will not change to REC mode. But the SNAP SHOT Button does work correctly and will record a snapshot still onto the DV tape.
It plays back fine.
I have tried to disconnect power & battery, let it sit a long while too.
I have tried camera reset from the menu.
I have tried recording to a computer VIA the DV IEE1394 cable and that does record but ONLY to the computer NOT to the DV tape.
I have tried both Auto and Manual mode.
It seems that the button itself has stopped working.
No more warranty. I emailed JVC tech support. They'll get back to me in 10 biz days.
Any ideas? I even tried rappin on the case around the button while pressing it.
Ya know, as soon as I posted I knew someone would ask that! :-)
Yes, I checked.
I even tried different tapes. Besides, I did record snapshots to the tape. And I tried moving the protection tab and I get a message "cannot record, check tab blah blah".
It was just working the other day. I am so pissed and disappointed too. Not a good day to fail.