ok so i have this camera http://www.radarthis.com/images/panasonic-PV-GS32-digital-camcorder.jpg
and i have had it for about 2 years and today I saw that my laptop's charger had the same shaped hole for my camera's Wire thing (it's a wire that you plug into the camera and you plug in the other end into an outlet so you wouldn't have to use the battery) I used the laptop's charger to see if it would work and now my camera isn't turning on
did i do something?
is really broken?
do i just need for it to cool off?
are there any other ways of fixing it beside getting it repaired?
2007-08-07 06:08:36 · 5 answers · asked by MIkee 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Camcorders
Assuming that you plugged the laptop charger into the DC In port of your camcorder (which is what it sounds like since you say the holes were similar), you have very likely fried your camcorder's power supply. Always check the amp or watt rating on a charger (it will be printed on the wall wart itself) and make sure it matches what your device needs. Your laptop charger probably has a higher rating, and the camcorder couldn't handle it. I would forego trying to get it repaired. A repair will cost almost as much as a new camcorder, and they'll charge you $100 just to look at it.
2007-08-07 10:16:28 · answer #1 · answered by doeymeister 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
laptop chargers are typically 16 to 19 volts. you camcorder is probably a 7 volt system. but more serious is the polarity issue. the power plugs may have the center pin either positive or negative, it is not standard, and the reverse polarity can cause extensive damage. just because the plug fits does not mean it will work properly.
2007-08-08 04:47:19 · answer #2 · answered by lare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Walmart do not do any restore in any respect. not even you purchase the prolonged guarantee from them. All new product guarantee is so call production facility Direct guarantee, meaning the producer is responsible for the guaranty, and you will would desire to deal rapidly with the producer not the save. the only time that a save is responsible for the guaranty is the prolonged make specific which you purchase from them. despite the fact that, the prolonged guarantee initiate the 2d you pay for the reliable which run area with the aid of area of the producing facility guarantee. So in short answer: purely purchase yet another one and overlook related to the old one.
2016-10-19 10:01:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it got burnt in the inside does it smell like it's burnt if not then wat place did u plug it in usb? or fire wire if it's fire wire then try pluging in ur av outlet plug cause it might not have been charged
2007-08-07 06:32:19 · answer #4 · answered by mike luu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does not sound good, homey! You probably fried you camera......
2007-08-10 15:13:52 · answer #5 · answered by Vig90 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋