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Thread: Sony camcorder problems |
    
New member Username: Jacko811
Post Number: 1
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Sunday, May 15, 2005 - 12:45 am: |
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hi guys,
Im fairly young (14) and fairly inexperienced with computers and camcorders alike, but at the moment i just bought a new video camera for a movie me and my mates are making.
The model is sony DCR-HC30E and im using Adobe premier as my editing software.
The problem is, im using a firewire connection and i have a firewire cable and a card already installed (i know this because it tells me theres the proper firewire card installed)
The problem i have is, the video camera is on Play/Edit and yet there is still no connection with the computer.
Is there a certain setting i have to turn the video camera to?
Sorry if it sounds like a silly question
jack |
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| Posted on Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 11:49 am: |
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Greetings,
I purchase a new trv-480 camcorder to record and re-play 8mm tape from a early sony 8mm model. Much to my surprise it could not play my old tapes (even though sony states it could). When calling support they stated that the heads are not the same as the old and could not. If that was true why state this new model works with the old format. Make me upset that they don't support previous customers and leaves then without an upgrade/support path. Especially since my old camcorder died and I was looking for a new version which would do double duty. Playing my old and recording new was my requirement. Any ideas would be appreciated.
regards,
Mike W (Unhappy Sony customer, might just return my camera). |
C. Ewart Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Thursday, June 09, 2005 - 06:09 pm: |
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I have the same problem and would be really grateful if someone could provide a solution |
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| Posted on Sunday, June 26, 2005 - 06:43 pm: |
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I have Sony TRV530 model camcorder. After usage of 4 years, all of a sudden, it is not working. Suddenly while in standby mode, the power gone and it never came back. Really, it is not a power problem. I heard that this problem in Sony camcorders in many of friends' case. Would Sony rectify the problem? |
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 - 09:01 am: |
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i have a sony camcorder dcr-trv33e the problem is.
when i turn it on and open the view screen all i get is green and yellow strips. this is all it will record as well.
does anyone no what i can do or is it time to buy a new one this one is only 4 years old and was working ok untill a few weeks ago.
thanks
mark |
New member Username: Applepie
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jun-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 - 05:10 am: |
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Hello guys, I have a sony dvd handycam (DCR-DVD201E) and I've just moved to a Mac, which does not recognise the camera and doesn't import video. Image Mixer, I have just discovered, is not compatible with Mac, so how do I download my video clips onto my Mac?? Please help me!! |
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| Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2005 - 09:31 pm: |
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Hi, I have a Sony CCD TRV118 handycam and I was filmed something and then out of nowhere "cleaning tape" started blinking on the screen, so I turned off the camera and now my lcd screen won't show anything that I recorded on the screen. The screen is just blue. I can record and when I fast-foward I can see in fast forward motion what i recorded and the same thing if i rewind it.
Does anyone know what I should do?
Thanks,
Fran Perrone (13)
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| Posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 - 05:06 am: |
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Hi
i have DCR-TRV33E
when i down load movie from tape via USB i get no sound.
Any know what should i do?
please write to ajajaj94@yahoo.com |
arabanoo Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Sunday, July 31, 2005 - 11:31 pm: |
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Possibly the CCD chips are faulty with this model (Sony DCR-TRV33E) and appear to degenerate at the age of between 2-4years. Repair costs vary, but I paid AUD$500 (US$375) to replace the chip.
Strangely enough, when I had my camera in for repair, there were 5 others (same model) in for the same reason. |
shubha Venkatesh Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Wednesday, August 03, 2005 - 09:27 am: |
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Hi
I bought DCR -TRV22E last year, had a good tract till now, but recently when tape is inserted makes a noise and gives error message C31:23,
Can anyone pls help.I am on a trip and desperately want to cover the places
Thanks
shubha |
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| Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2005 - 07:58 pm: |
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I have SONY TRV 530.
I used to be able to connect USB from camcorder
to computer to upload pictures from the memory
stick to the PC, but no more. I wonder if there's
a USB problem inside the camcorder as other USB
connections to PC still make the 'connected' noise on the PC. I have tried 3 different USB
cables with no luck. Is there something on the
PC that might need to be re-initialized so allow
the camcoder to be recognized? |
Harbans Singh Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 07:03 am: |
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Hi
My son pointed our trv245E at the sun! It now no onger records a picture. What might the damage be? Is it repairable? Any help/asvice gratefully recieved. |
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| Posted on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 08:34 pm: |
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I have a Sony DCR-TRV250. When I open the case to eject the tape nothing happens. Any ideas on what's wrong? |
New member Username: Kondorek
Post Number: 1
Registered: Aug-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 04:28 am: |
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Hi, I have sony camcorder DCR-DVD602E. I have problems finalizing DVD's : the camcorder starts to finalize but about half the way flashes error sign. It can though be read in my DVD player connected to TV, but not in a computer DVD drive. Could you advise me sth? thx |
New member Username: Kondorek
Post Number: 2
Registered: Aug-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 04:30 am: |
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Hi, I have sony camcorder DCR-DVD602E. I have problems finalizing DVD's : the camcorder starts to finalize but about half the way flashes error sign. It can though be read in my DVD player connected to TV, but not in a computer DVD drive. Could you advise me sth? thx |
New member Username: Deacon022
Post Number: 10
Registered: Apr-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 11:16 pm: |
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Does anyone get a Verical Blue Band when filming? I seem to get that when I film in my living room with the lights on. Thanks. |
New member Username: Sassyliptz15
Post Number: 1
Registered: Sep-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 09:04 pm: |
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Hi, I have a Sony handycam TRV118. And the code C:31:23 keeps popping up when I try and recored or watch viedo. I read the manual and did what it says but it did not work. Is there anything else that I can try before I take it to a shop? |
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| Posted on Saturday, September 10, 2005 - 04:48 am: |
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I have a Sony TRV22E. I happened to left it ON over night. And next morning, It has black screen, and could not turn it on. Its not working, and even I cannot take out the cassette. Looks like its completely dead.
Any Idea - I even tried to push the RESET button, but no luck.
Regds |
New member Username: Jad
Post Number: 10
Registered: Aug-05
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| Posted on Saturday, September 10, 2005 - 12:34 pm: |
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try pluging i the power and leaving it off for an age of time then see if its startes without the power plugged in. also make sure that that everything is turned off.
emial me at jadthebad@gmail.com if doesn't work.
thanks
jad |
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| Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2005 - 10:36 am: |
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I have a sony camcorder dcr-dvd602E. I have a problem in that the still photographs indoors come out really poorly. Outdoors it comes out beautifully . I have tried all the settings possible then the sony dealer said that in a camcorder indoor still photograph quality will not be great !
Any one with this model having a similar problem? |
New member Username: Browntim10
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Registered: Sep-05
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| Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2005 - 03:59 pm: |
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I have a Sony PC 1000.
It is only 3 months old and it have been in repair twice now for a total of two months. I have many recuring problems witht the ejecting system. mainly not ejecting. Now radomlly it will not eject or it will eject its self if left turned off for a couple of minutes.
Has anyone had the same problem or does any one out there know of any manufactory defects with the PC 1000.
My main problem is that i brought in the states and now living in Central america. To ship it back and forth to the states is a pain inth but..
Thanks |
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| Posted on Friday, September 23, 2005 - 11:55 pm: |
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hi Gaunle, I am also using TVR22E and the same thing happend with me. with in Fraction of sec it went blank and its not working. Any Solution to this.
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| Posted on Sunday, October 09, 2005 - 09:33 pm: |
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i have a sony trv118 camcorder that no longer plays the sound on replay. I tried older tape that i know had sound on playback so i a pretty sure it is not the microphone. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Roger |
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| Posted on Sunday, October 09, 2005 - 09:33 pm: |
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i have a sony trv118 camcorder that no longer plays the sound on replay. I tried older tape that i know had sound on playback so i a pretty sure it is not the microphone. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Roger |
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| Posted on Sunday, October 16, 2005 - 05:32 pm: |
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hi everyone- i recently bought a sony DCR-DVD92e, but even after finalising the disks, neither my PC nor my DVD player will recognise the disk. any suggestions? |
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 - 05:42 pm: |
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I have a Sony TRV118 that is giving me a C:31:23 error message. Any ideas on how to fix this?
Thanks
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allenjwa Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Saturday, October 29, 2005 - 10:21 am: |
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I have a Sony CCD-TRV118 that now you can't see anything out of the LCD screen or viewfinder. I found this though if anyone else is having the same problem. See link below:
http://esupport.sony.com/perl/news-item.pl?mdl=CCDTRV118&news_id=95 |
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| Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 - 12:05 am: |
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Sony DCR-DVD-602ECamcorder
How can I transfer movie/pictures from the DVDCassette to other permanent storage medium as I need to format the original cassette. Any ideas?
Thx |
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| Posted on Thursday, November 24, 2005 - 09:01 pm: |
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i am having the same problem. my computer wont detect my camera and i have everything i need. ive done this a million times, but for some reason it just stopped detecting my camera. its a sony digital with an lcd touch screen. any one know what to do? please email me at lloyd2aspen@aol.com thanks. |
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| Posted on Thursday, December 08, 2005 - 07:47 am: |
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I got a Sony CCD-TR517 camera. I cleaned it by contact spray. It was really clean and sharp picture first. But a long time later it got worse. And now, i can record but when i wanted to watch it, its only blue screen. When i FF or REW i can see it that it recorded well. Is there anyone who know what my cam's problem is? |
New 9300 Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Thursday, December 15, 2005 - 01:41 am: |
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I have a Sony DCR-PC109E and had no problems transferring video either through USB or Firewire from my ancient desktop (Win XP Pro (no updates at all cos it's not connected to internet, PIII 450mhz, 384MB SDRAM, 80GB HDD - Fat32). Except for the file size limitation due to Fat32, I've never had any problems, except that the video encoding to VCD took about 6 hours!). Then, I got myself a Dell Inspiron 9300 (Win XP Home SP2, Centrino 1.73ghz, 1GB DDR2 Ram, 100GB HDD). That's when problem started. Couldn't even detect the Handycam either through USB or Firewire. After I partitioned the drive and installed Win XP Pro, I can finally see it when I plug it through USB but not through firewire. I'm still trying to figure it out, but I hope it helps some of you people to know that Windows updates may have done something to affect the transfer of video. |
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| Posted on Monday, December 19, 2005 - 04:06 pm: |
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I have a CCD-TR57 sony Handycam. I use 8mm tapes and recently use Hi8 tapes. It happened on several tapes (but not on all of my tapes) that suddenly it cannot play (FF or REW). I don't know whether this is the problem with camera or the problem with tape.
I hope that someone will answer my questions. Thanks |
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 - 02:38 am: |
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I have sony handycam TRV-460E IN WHICH i am not able to download the pictures either from memory stick or cassette,and my set is also not connecting if i connect usb port,i am using windows 98 version,i think i need the driver please help me.
regards
kadam |
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 - 03:02 am: |
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Hello guys, i can see that many people has the same problem i ran into. I have a Samsung VP-D107(i) camcorder. Recently i bought a firewire card, pluged it into my computer, it's working fine (my firewire hdd is working on it). When i try to connect my camera, nothing happens, does anyone have a clue what could be wrong? Or what to do with? The camera also has an usb connector, and it's working fine with that but the movie quality is too poor to use that one... Any help would be appreciated. |
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 03:48 am: |
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My sony camcorder DCR HC 30.
In video and audio mode,only black screen appears in the LCD / viewfinder.
recording and photo clicking also works fine..(the counter gets updated,audio gets recorded...)
but i am not able to visualise the image/video in the screen.
what could be the problem..please help out. |
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| Posted on Friday, January 13, 2006 - 06:39 am: |
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I have a SONY DCRTR7000E which has worked find up until last month. First of all I received a moisture has occurred error, followed by an error that stated the heads needed cleaning. I managed to rectify the moisture error and used a head cleaning tape but since using the head cleaning tape I am unable to see anything on prerecorded tape.. the screen remains blue as if the camcorder does not recognise the recordings. It will, however, record and then replay what was just recorded but will not display anything that was recorded prior to cleaning the heads. Any ideas on what has caused this and how to rectify the problem? |
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| Posted on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 09:48 am: |
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i have a sony handy cam (minidv)
model no - DCR-PC9E i want to convert the cassettes to a cd how can i do that when i connect my cam to the pc via usb it just shows that it has been connected but i cant load the recorded stuff to my pc can u tell me how and wht softwares to use i would apprecite if u would mail the ans to me thanks |
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| Posted on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 04:41 pm: |
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i need help with my trv-98 when i hook it up to a tv i cant seem to get a pic can anyone help me out thanks |
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 11:20 am: |
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Hi all,
I recently purchased a Sony trv460e camcorder. The problem I have is the Avid editing sytem I am using will not recognise the camera. Can anyone suggest a way around this dilemma, or suggest new/decent editng software options taht are compatable with this camcorder model. |
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| Posted on Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 02:01 pm: |
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Hi everybody
I have just bought DCR-DVD92E pal with optical zoom 20x digital video camera. but I have got a problem to transfer video from camera to pc.I don't have any idea if can use some cable like USB or firewire, or direct transfer from cd to PC.I woulød like to appriciate if any one help me at this point? |
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| Posted on Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 02:02 pm: |
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Hi everybody
I have just bought DCR-DVD92E pal with optical zoom 20x digital video camera. but I have got a problem to transfer video from camera to pc.I don't have any idea if can use some cable like USB or firewire, or direct transfer from cd to PC.I woulød like to appriciate if any one help me at this point? |
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| Posted on Monday, February 13, 2006 - 03:38 am: |
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I have a sony camcorder
In video and audio mode,only black screen appears in the LCD / viewfinder. The audio
recording and photo clicking also works fine but video doesnt get recorded.
what could be the problem..please help out. |
flordeluz Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Monday, February 27, 2006 - 12:10 pm: |
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Hi! i have a sony camcorder DCR-TRV33E.
The usb port is anavailable.So i bought a firewire cable to connect it to my Pc, but i don't have the firewire driver.Does anyone know if it exists and where i could find it?please i need suggestions! 
Really,really Thanks |
New member Username: Roc684
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| Posted on Friday, March 03, 2006 - 11:55 am: |
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Hi I really need some help here. this is my problem I have a sony handycam dcr-dvd101 and I can't get it to finalize the dvd. I'm using windows movie maker and I think they won't work together. I need a copy of pixela image mixer could you please help |
New member Username: Devivdw
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| Posted on Sunday, March 05, 2006 - 06:22 pm: |
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Greetings
I bought a DCR-HC40 PAL and I am having problems with the transferring. How do you put the tape onto the computer, the thing is that i lost the CD so where could I download it from the net?The computer does not react when i plug in the camrecorder?I am not a technology person and I am stuck!Please if anyone could help out it would be very appreciated!!Thank you!!!!! |
New member Username: Racquelsrock
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| Posted on Saturday, March 11, 2006 - 04:20 pm: |
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I have a Sony DCR-DVD403. Does this have the ability to be used as a Webcam?? It should considering how much these cost!! PLZ HELP ASAP!!!! |
New member Username: Wendyr
WAterloo,
IL
USA
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| Posted on Sunday, March 12, 2006 - 11:58 am: |
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I am want to purchase a camcorder, I am trying to decide what. Has anyone purchased the SONY DVD 505 camcorder? any comments? If I plan on doing some editing should I look at a MiniDV instead and if so I was looking into the Panasonic GS300 or the Sony HCR96? anyone have any comments about these. I am going to be taking a lot of inside video. Thanks WR |
New member Username: Mmh
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| Posted on Saturday, April 01, 2006 - 07:43 am: |
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hi every1...finally found some ray of hope to solve my prob.
i was really excited to buy sony dcr hc-42e handycam (wanted the best in market) and after recording some very memorable moments i am damn irritated..coz like many others i am facing the same problem of not being able to burn vcd..tried 'n' number times but just can't do it.i have a Lg cd writer using which i try to burn the mini dv to a cd, i always encounter the same prob i.e "Please insert a blank disc in the destination drive"..plz help me solve the prob.i stay in hyderabad,india..it would be really nice if som1 can tel me where to buy the required software..plzzzzzzz help! |
New member Username: Amapamap
Nottingham
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| Posted on Sunday, April 02, 2006 - 01:42 pm: |
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Hi.I have sony camcorder DCR-DVD92E pal .I have problem to transfer to PC .My pc does not read the cd.can you help me please.
thanks |
New member Username: Amapamap
Nottingham
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| Posted on Sunday, April 02, 2006 - 02:05 pm: |
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Hi.I have sony camcorder DCR-DVD92E pal .I have problem to transfer to PC .My pc does not read the cd.can you help me Please .Thanks |
New member Username: Amapamap
Nottingham
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| Posted on Sunday, April 02, 2006 - 02:12 pm: |
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Hi.I have just bought DCR-DVD92E pal with optical zoom 20x digital video camera. but I have got a problem to transfer video from camera to pc.I don't have any idea if can use some cable like USB or firewire, or direct transfer from cd to PC.I woul?ke to appriciate if any one help me at this point? |
New member Username: Amapamap
Nottingham
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| Posted on Sunday, April 02, 2006 - 02:15 pm: |
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Hi.I have just bought DCR-DVD92E pal with optical zoom 20x digital video camera. but I have got a problem to transfer video from camera to pc.I don't have any idea if can use some cable like USB or firewire, or direct transfer from cd to PC.I woul?ke to appriciate if any one help me at this point?My e-mail is amapamapamap@yahoo.ca |
New member Username: Amapamap
Nottingham
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| Posted on Sunday, April 02, 2006 - 03:18 pm: |
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Hi.I have just bought DCR-DVD92E pal with optical zoom 20x digital video camera. but I have got a problem to transfer video from camera to pc.I don't have any idea if can use some cable like USB or firewire, or direct transfer from cd to PC.I woul?ke to appriciate if any one help me at this point?My e-mail is amapamapamap@yahoo.ca |
New member Username: Tommydog
Port Moody,
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| Posted on Sunday, April 09, 2006 - 04:42 pm: |
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My Sony TR517 will not eject the tape in the camera any suggestions |
Gold Member Username: Project6
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| Posted on Sunday, April 09, 2006 - 07:54 pm: |
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Other than removing the cover and risking more damage to your camcorder, send it in to a repair shop. |
New member Username: Mansour
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| Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 12:30 pm: |
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I just got a sony DCR HC32, works nice, except that it doesn't connect to my PC, I have an HP Media Center PCm7160n. This makes the camcorder nothing but junk for me, as I bought it so I can edit movies on my PC. |
Gold Member Username: Project6
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| Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 05:18 pm: |
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Only because you don't know how to connect it to to your pc. Read your manual and you will find out more info about your camcorder. |
New member Username: Tony_m
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| Posted on Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 09:33 am: |
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I have a Sony DCR-TRV245E.The problem I have is that when it is switched to camera mode, I getting no picture with or without a tape present.The screen just flickers, there is some change in resolution when the zoom is used. I've tried resetting the camera and fiddling about with the settings but nothing seems to work. Does anyone know of a solution or is it in need of repair? It is only 2 years old and hasn't had a lot of use. |
New member Username: Momirlan
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| Posted on Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 05:22 pm: |
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For the tape problems, have you guys tried slapping the camera ? Just an ancient ritual ...
see: http://www.camerahacker.com/Forums/DisplayComments.php?file=Video%20Camera/Sony/ Sony_DCR-TRV18_-_Error_Code..html |
New member Username: Chkouli
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| Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 05:10 am: |
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Hell |
