DV953 Red Cast

Brandt Wilson · January 1st, 2007, 02:44 PM

Hi all,

Happy New Year!

I have a DV953 that I just took out of its bag after about a month of non-use. Previously there were no image issues.

When I turned it on today, it took several seconds for an image to come on. I thought I had left the lens cap, but that wasn't the case. When the image came up, it was very red/pink. White balancing didn't correct it. I aimed it at some blue objects, which appeared correctly. I aimed it at a green curtain, which did not. Luma is fine.

Is there a reset function I can use to force the camera to call up the green sensor, or does it sound like the sensor is no longer transmitting chroma detail? Or does it sound like the sensor at all?

Thanks,
Brandt

Peter Jefferson · January 1st, 2007, 11:54 PM

on the tape transport door, there is a tiny hole.. this is the reset switch.. it is for pal anyway..

if not do a search for the manual online and look for the reset switch

Brandt Wilson · January 2nd, 2007, 08:33 PM

Thanks, Peter I'll give that a try.

Guy Bruner · January 3rd, 2007, 07:21 AM

Brandt,
Please see this.

Brandt Wilson · January 5th, 2007, 10:25 PM

Thanks Guy. I was wondering about the recall. The RA paperwork is on its way from Panasonic.

January 1st, 2007, 02:44 PM	#1
Brandt Wilson Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 220	DV953 Red Cast - Green Sensor out? Hi all, Happy New Year! I have a DV953 that I just took out of its bag after about a month of non-use. Previously there were no image issues. When I turned it on today, it took several seconds for an image to come on. I thought I had left the lens cap, but that wasn't the case. When the image came up, it was very red/pink. White balancing didn't correct it. I aimed it at some blue objects, which appeared correctly. I aimed it at a green curtain, which did not. Luma is fine. Is there a reset function I can use to force the camera to call up the green sensor, or does it sound like the sensor is no longer transmitting chroma detail? Or does it sound like the sensor at all? Thanks, Brandt

January 1st, 2007, 11:54 PM	#2
Peter Jefferson Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aus Posts: 3,884	on the tape transport door, there is a tiny hole.. this is the reset switch.. it is for pal anyway.. if not do a search for the manual online and look for the reset switch

January 2nd, 2007, 08:33 PM	#3
Brandt Wilson Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 220	Thanks, Peter I'll give that a try.

January 3rd, 2007, 07:21 AM	#4
Guy Bruner Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ashford, AL Posts: 937	Brandt, Please see this.

January 5th, 2007, 10:25 PM	#5
Brandt Wilson Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 220	Thanks Guy. I was wondering about the recall. The RA paperwork is on its way from Panasonic.