So as for issue #1, it seems that you have a viewfinder ribbon cable that needs repair, for that, here are these two links that will most definitely help you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9IlXBAruZc and http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-DCR-VX1...-/130456335038

Now, as for the second issue, i'm not too sure on what that is, but i do know one thing, you shouldn't be using your vx1000 playback, and you should probably get another mini dv camera to use to capture and review the footage.

But message this man as he is the expert on all things vx1000 related: kerry@videoelectronics.tv