Operation Lever not working properly

hdh607

hdh607

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I just got my DVX-100B last fall second hand. I've used it twice.

Today I went to use it and it seems that the Operation Lever is only partially functional. For example, the 'up' direction is barely functional. In VTR mode I could only get it to play twice in the 15 minutes or so of playing around with it and trying to make it play. the 'right', 'left' and 'down' function seem to be ok, although i think not 100%. This is a bit of a pain in the butt. Not only can I not play back footage on the camera, in camera mode if I change a setting that requires to push the 'down' funtion of the operation lever, I can't change it back because I can't get it to recognize up. :(

Has anyone had any problems with their operation lever? How can I fix it?

thnx
 
You could try switch cleaner, it sounds to me that the lever may not be making a connection.
 
Would you suggest just spraying the outside, or taking apart the casing to get at the under part of the lever and switching mechanism and contacts?
BTW, I found a supplier here in Canada: Home Depot. If I could get it fixed for $5.98, that would be great!
 
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I myself would take off the battery and using the little straw you get with it, give it a little spray down the side of the lever, then move the lever as though you are using it, up down left right, keep doing that a few times. Allow the spray to evaporate and then power up the camera and try it.

If it don't work then I'd open it up and clean it better, but that's me. You may not feel comfortable with that, I've never had trouble with my switch so i can't say if any of the above will work, you try it at your own risk.
 
The switch cleaner totally worked! It was a $6, 10 minute fix. I guess the switch just got a little dirty. I did end up disassembling the switch assembly, which was really easy, just to give it a thorough cleaning.

I love discussion forums! thanks for the tips Derkoi!
 
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