Going further into MiniDV using a Video Walkman

Doing another data backup onto MiniDV tape. This time using a Japanese model Sony GV-D900 Video Walkman. I then had to see the MiniDV tape mechanism in action. So I set to the task of taking the Video Walkman apart.
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[@subliminalvibes]

I wonder if the display issue is because of the difference between NTSC-J and NTSC-M... I'm glad the data still made it on the tape though. Excellent project. Cheers.

[@minidv7596]

Miss the minidv era!

[@codebeat4192]

I was very surprised you were able to power the unit without a infoLithium circuit attached to it. Most Sony devices turn off after a few seconds.

[@JanusCycle]

I have encountered many Sony devices with this problem. I was thinking about this and realised that this model doesn't have a DC input barrel jack that many similar Video Walkmans have. That means to run this from mains you would need one of those battery adaptors. These also don't have infoLithium circuits. I wonder if this is related.

[@danielleuthner1404]

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[@JanusCycle]

Danke

[@Raptor50aus]

I have the Sony GV-D800 Pal version which plays NTSC too like new. Does it all for video 8.

[@Raptor50aus]

I now have a fully working Sony GV-9 looks like new too and 2 x GV-200 , 3 x GV-500 and hopefully after restoring a GV-100. lots of fun and frustration buts that the hobby :) It's a shame the GV-8 model which is the same as the GV-9 just a smaller screen the LCD on GV-8 has a bunch of capacitors in one corner of the LCD back board and they corrode it too death :(

[@paxtonpoltergeist3588]

I get b/w with audio cable as well when using a red rca but it works with standard composite on my old tv just fyi

[@edwardfletcher7790]

I've never seen a Sony video device with yellow OSD rather than green. Is it possible somehow the B&W problem is related to the yellow/green OSD. It's such an unusual error.

[@JanusCycle]

That's very interesting. Thanks for the tip.

[@Raptor50aus]

Interesting my Sony GV-D800 has an external power supply and the batteries are still available on ebay aftermarket and work well.

[@JanusCycle]

I didn't want to invest in a new battery if the display only shows black and white. I did have a thought of finding an old battery and using it to build an external power adapter. I'm tempted to see if I can fix the fault however it's such a weird problem and I'm not sure it will be worth all the effort. Also, I've recently noticed the LCD backlight goes off after being on the a while. I believe it's a fault because I have to power the unit off for a bit to bring it back on. With all that said, I still really like my unit and I'm glad the main functions work well.

[@desertheatkicksgee]

Hey what's the make and model of this cam?

[@JanusCycle]

Do you mean the camcorder right at the start? Sony DCR-HC30e

[@desertheatkicksgee]

@@JanusCycle yes, you tryna sell it?

[@JanusCycle]

@@desertheatkicksgee nope, touch screen doesn't work. Won't work as a camcorder. So I used it as a data backup drive in the previous video :)

[@kaplunk1548]

hey mate I know i’m a bit late to the party but what state are you in cause i’ve got a minidv cam that works if you wanna borrow that, it’s got firewire on it as well

[@JanusCycle]

You're never too late to the party when it comes to retro tech :) Depends on which model cam you have as to which story can be told, I'm in SA.

[@kaplunk1548]

@@JanusCycle haha yeah fair point, sucks though cause i’m in vic and it’s a bit of a drive, anyway for the model its a SONY DCR-TRV18E in pretty much mint condition, found it while cleaning out a while back, the tape that was in it looks like it was some work video from crown casino melbourne but i’ve got some blanks and shot some of my own footage as well, really cool aesthetic in the footage

[@pomelo191]

Can i connect my vx1000 to see in the screen?

[@JanusCycle]

You can connect a VX1000 to a computer which has Firewire/i.Link

[@alimbarki9355]

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