Audio bug on start up - ag dvx100b

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okay, I'm new here and don't know if there's a problem like this on previous threads. Apologies for possible redundancy! :)

Here it is anyway. I sometimes encounter an audio problem when I start up my DVX100B. The audio levels totally peak and when I check on the headphones, I hear a lot of static. It's totally not advisable to shoot with that audio. The only way to fix it is to hit the reset button or hit the camera/vcr button for preview, then get back to Camera mode. The audio returns to normal, without static and peaking, ready to shoot. I'm using the INT microphone and there's no problem with it. I just don't know how this BUG started and how I could end it. My "fixing" process could slow me down especially when I turn on my camera and need to shoot right away. Thanks for anyone's help. :)
 
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So here's what I mean, you can see the audio meter go at its peak, that's what happens when I start it up. In the headphones, I could ONLY hear static noise or none at all. When I hit reset or change mode then back to video mode, The audio meter goes to normal level and I could clearly hear sounds from the headphones, without any sign of static noise.
 
I assume a good google search may yield an answer.
with that said and the fact I am no expert nor a technician: It sounds like something is going bad. Time for a repair or retire the camera.
 
ELN614, thanks for your response. But I somewhat disagree in retiring the camera. I could still shoot fine with it after resetting it when the bug occurs. It's only in the start up that has the problem, afterwards, it works great. But I do agree with the repair thing. But it would cost much just for a start up bug so I was hoping I'd find a way to tweak it and fix it myself, like a manual reset, a software to reset the cam via firewire or something. :) Here're sample vids shot with the camera if you'd like to see it:
 
I have some Panasonic cameras that had a "start problem" that eventually went to "an all the time problem".
The thing is when you go to a shoot and the camera is all warmed up.. what are you going to do when the reset routine does not work?
 
Oh, alright. You have a point there. Have just called Pana's service center and they told me there might be a loose connection inside the cam, but it costs a lot to have their tests and repair. Thanks again. I have yet to stay with this cam for some time. I'll have some upgrading next time. Isn't there any software that could somewhat manual reset the camera?
 
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