Non-working "new" MPEG-4 Video recorder 2

[tahoejoe]

Don't know if anyone is even following this forum anymore but I took a chance on a "new" MPEG-4 Video recorder 2 sold by Dealsclick.com and it arrived DOA as far as I can tell.  Green light turns on but nothing will display on TV.  Replaced battery in remote and remote does emit an infrared  signal, but I can't tell if unit is actually on or off.  Even tried using same cable and connection that work with my OSD, but still nothing.  Is there anything simple I might be missing or is this thing really DOA?

[ChadV]

Certainly sounds DOA...

Did you try recording anything to see if the light turns red?  Dunno how much that will help, since then you'd be able to record, but not be sure what you're recording or be able to change settings...

[tahoejoe]

Thanks for the reply.  When I first connected it, I actually got a faint picture on the screen and if jiggled the cable I did get an intermittent picture.  I think it's possible the video in/out connectors on the circuit board might be loose.  I only paid about $25 with shipping and it will probably cost me about $10 to ship it back so I don't think it is worth my time and effort to try and get a refund of about $10.  Think it might be an issue of some re-soldering and is there an easy way to open it up and check?

[ChadV]

Well, the Recorder 2 does open pretty easily, I've had a test unit open a couple of times...

Sounds like you're right, though...  Just a loose connection somewhere.

[JohnL]

Hi, you are obviously getting power as the green light is on - but you then have to turn the recorder on with the power button on the remote.
(apologies if I'm stating the obvious)
It is absolutely vital to have a good battery in your remote, with this device.
A battery which is on the way out will make you think the Recorder is malfunctioning.
When you try to record, the red record light comes on, but quickly goes off and recording stops.
A new remote battery fixes this.