Sony Handycam DCR-HC40 Mini DV Digital Camcorder Support

Sony DCR-HC40 Viewfinder image is upside down

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:06:30 GMT

DCR-HC40 Viewfinder image is upside down

tape will not eject

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:06:30 GMT

all other functions seem fine. but the tape will not eject when i open it

Sony DCR-HC51

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:06:30 GMT

I am away from home and therefore also my manual for the sony DCR-HC51. I need to to turn off nightshot plus and do not know how to do this. please help

i have sony dcr-hc40

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:06:30 GMT

bought head cleaner tape put in camcorder and screen said tape is locked how do i unlock ? ? t

camera not recording finished project from computer

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:06:30 GMT

Have a macbookpro and use FinalCutPro 6.0.2. I am trying to print to video but am not having luck. The camera is communicating with the computer, I have it set on VTR mode, but when I press "begin record automatically", it starts up the camera but...

Operation

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:06:30 GMT

The battery of my Sony DCR HC40E camcorder was stolen almost three years ago. I replaced it recently. Earlier the battery was FP50, but now I have been able to get only an FP 51 as a replacement. The battery sits in the slot perfectly. I have kept...

computer recognition of camera

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:06:30 GMT

I have reinstalled the software two times - everything seems to be working, but the computer doesn't recognize the camera. It doesn't come up as a choice and I can't copy any of the video clips to the computer. It used to work, but now is not...

Screen: fold out screen displays nothing till rotated 180 deg. but touch screen works

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:06:30 GMT

I pulled my dcr-hc40 out of its case that has been stored in my room since last summer when we used it last. It worked beautiful then, but i pulled it out of the case this week end and the fold out screen doesn't light up when you fold it out. If you...

UNABLE TO TRANSFER VIDEO DATA FROM MY HANDYCAM TO COMPUTER .

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:06:30 GMT

I am not able to transfer my vedio data from my handycam to computer to make vcd. My usb cable is working properly.Computer says, it can not detect my handycam after all connection. It says, may be port is malfunctioned. Please assist me how to...

cannot transfer my video data to computer?

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:06:30 GMT

i have sony DCR -HC40E HANDYCAM.I am not able to transfer my video data to computer to make vcd. i had checked my usb cable. It is working perfectly. When i connect the usb cable from camera to computer, it displays in my computer that, usb stream is...

SONY HANDYCAM DCR-40

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:06:30 GMT

WHEN I TRY TO RECORD, THE COVER IS NOT OPEN LIGHT BEGINS TO BLINK AND THE COVER IS OPEN. IT ALSO HAS THIS HUMMING AND CLICKING SOUND. THE SCREENS LIGHTING FLICKERS WHILE IT IS RECORDING. I TRIED A MAXWELL MINI HEAD CLEANER, BUT THAT DIDN'T DO MUCH...

sony handycam dcr-hc20

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:06:30 GMT

no picture inlcd or through view finder, have disconnected and recharded battery as well as reset settings to camera, lens is open

Copying video from a mini DV cassette

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:06:30 GMT

I own a Sony DCR-HC-40-E handycam. The software supplied with the camcorder enables me to copy the video to my hard drive but i dont get the audio recorded in the tape, instead their is an audio file of sony which is pre-recorded in the software. Can...

sony handycam DCR-HC20 Screen blank

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:06:30 GMT

the display screen is always blank - on camera mode.

Gray bars across the screen...

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:06:30 GMT

suddenly my hc40 display all cassette with gray bars across the screen and worst of it the capture software capture the movie with this gray bars. anyone can help me? did it passed away? (after ~25 hours or <3 yrs)

How do i get recorded videos from my cam recorder onto my computer?

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:06:30 GMT

How do i get recorded videos from my cam recorder onto my computer? and how do i edit them on my computer?

Zoom (W-T) function not working

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:06:30 GMT

My DCR-HC40 is hardly 1.5 years old and is handled carefully with sparing use. Suddenly I found that the Zoom (W-T) function is not working. what could have gone wrong?

Error Message Reconect Power even if power is connected

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:06:30 GMT

Hi camera gurus, thanks for your helpful advise... Best Markus Model: Sony Handycam DCR-HC40 Mini DV Steps: -I turn camera on power cord connected...all normal -Open tape tray..sounds a bit more slower and noisier as before, like a bit loose.. -Put...

HC40 Problem! - record button doesn't work, battery drain, duo light blinking

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:06:30 GMT

I have an HC40 and have the following problems: - Record button does not function as record, but instead it behaves as the mode switch - Memory stick duo light constantly blinks - Eject motor sometimes turns on and off when camera is off and case...

lens cover not open and blank screen

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:06:30 GMT

Turn the camera on to play or record mode and screen display is blank with lens cover not open error message. Lens cover opens and closes fine but still has error message. No picture on screen or in view finder. Batteries are charged fine and new or...

Sony HC-40E Charging Problem

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:06:30 GMT

I have a sony dcr hc40E minidv handycam since last 3 years. recently i am facing typical problem. even if the power is off, the red light on camcorder's body for memory stick flashes. with or without the memory in, the charging light doesn't come on...

sony handycam DCR-HC20 Screen blank on camera mode

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:06:30 GMT

sony handycam DCR-HC20 Screen blank on camera mode

LCD backlight lamp broken

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:06:30 GMT

The picture on my LCD flip-out monitor on my SONY DCR-HC40 is very dark. I think the backlight lamp is broken. I am considering trying to replace the backlight lamp by myself as a repair charge has a minimum fee of $150+. Can anyone tell...

dcr-hc40 dropped and tape door won't close

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:06:30 GMT

I dropped my camera and the door where you put the tape in won't close. The camera powers up but i can't get it to closee.

digital camcorder problem

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:06:30 GMT

i have a sony dcr hc40E minidv handycam since last 3 yaers. recently i am facing typical problem. even if the power is off, the red light on camcorder's body for memory stick flashes. battery drains very fast. if I try to charge the camcorder with...

Blank screen

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:06:30 GMT

Sony Handycam DCR-HC20 When I open the display screen in camera mode the screen is blank (function buttons are displayed), same problem with view finder too. Thanks

Zoom Lens

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:06:30 GMT

(Sony DCR-PC7e) The zoom lens has a life of its own. When you zoom in, it will zoom out again without my touching the switch. When recording, the zoom will suddenly move, again without touching the switch. Thaks for any help! I love this...

ROSEY HUE ON DISPLAY SCREEN

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:06:30 GMT

Dear technician, The normal situation when I begin to record is to have the display screen that opens out to be CLEAR. Lately however, when I open it and start to record I notice a dominant ROSEY OR PINKISH hue and I cannot remove it. Please...

HC40 Bad Picture

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:06:30 GMT

I have recently had an issue that I haven't see another thread for (I went back 12 pages), but I hope someone can shed some light on it. I turned my camera on yesterday and the picture showing through the LCD and the viewfinder was "scratchy". It...

HC40 pass through-audio but no video

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:06:30 GMT

Hello, I am having a problem with the pass through feature on my HC40 and would really appreciate some help. I am passing through from my VCR to my HC40 then to my PC. The software I am using is Sonic My DVD. I have been able to get my camera, VCR...