have you changed the brand of tape you use? I once tried Panasonic tapes, and vitually no sound was recorded (I did faintly hear a fire truck's siren which had passed within 20 feet). I switched back to Maxell, and the problem disappeared.
Explain more about how you are listening to the sound.
can anybody tell me why my sound on my panasonic mini dv panasonic pv-dv51 is gone. could it be i need to get it service. any advice is welcomed

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