20 Most Recent Sony Handycam DCR-HC30E Mini DV Digital Camcorder - Page 2 Questions & Answers

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If it is Sony DCR-HC30E camcorder then problem is ccd imager chip failure that is why it does not show live view, ccd imager chip will be replaced to fix the issue of blank screen.
It is job of qualified camera tech to replace ccd imaer chip because camera will take apart, let me know if you want to know part nuber of required ccd imager chip.
Hope these info will help you.
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I have a DCR-HC30 and the touchscreen stopped working. I removed the battery for a few minutes and replaced it and now the touchscreen works again

I have had this problem myself, and it is nothing more than a head cleaning issue, from my experience. Sometimes, when a head cleaner will not work, the camera requires proper maintenance. The problem arises through long pauses, and over time. A suggestion for better use perhaps, would be to not pause tape for too long when playing back. Based on personal experiences.

Hi
Does not sound encouraging....was the screen always 'black'?
Was that the original fault or something different?
Usually, if the screen blacks out and there is absolutely no picture even attempting to surface it may be the flat micro film connector between the screen and the camera.
Have you tried recording a new tape and then playing it on someone elses camera?
Have you capability to transfer a newly recorded tape from the Sony to your PC?
All this will do is help eliminate the problems e.g. if the tape plays normally on your PC or a friends camera then it is definitely the screen. If not, then could be a myriad of things wrong.
Regards
Nigel

ok you need to go to the sony website and purchase a new cd with the software for about 49 dollars, or if you only need the drivers you can get them for free also from the sony website just go to www.sony.com support sesion and download drivers for your camera model

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                  Please click on the follwoing link to download the software you need... http://www.nodevice.com/driver/DCR-HC30E/get39785.html

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It seems bad ccd imager problem in Sony DCR-HC30E camcorder and ccd imager will be replaced.
Sony will replaced ccd imager free of cost as per announced scheme.
Click Sony CCD Imager Support UK for details.

In many cases I found DC Jack defective in this model and resulted does not charge battery through ac charger nor power up directly with ac charger.
I would suggest to check ac charger and battery on similar model Sony camcorder and I think your camcorder has DC jack problem thats why camera is not getting power from ac charger.

Your unit is a 2004 model. If it has never been used since then the battery is probably no good and will need replaced. Batteries discharge 20% on a monthly basis just sitting on the shelf so yours went dead a long time ago. Then if they are left in that state (dead) they sulfate which means that sulfur oxides transfer to the plates and form an insulating surface. At that point all the charging in the world is not going to bring it back. All you can do is get another one. They are available at most stores which sell electronics. Get a new battery and charge it per the instructions and try using it again. This should solve your problem. Good luck.

http://support.sony-europe.com/dime/tutorials/videotransfer/vtransfer.aspx?site=odw_en_GB&m=DCR-HC30E&sec=DV

THIS LINK MAY HELP YOU...

the way you can transfer your videos on your computer is by using USB cable and install the driver to your computer. You can upload your videos by saving it on ULEAD products. As far as i know you cant transfer videos from disc to your memory card unless it was been converted but you cant view or watch it on your camcorder itself only computer can play this because your camcorder is not able to play such converted files.
i will give you a step by step on your camcorder.

• connect your camcorder using your USB cable to your computer and be sure it is ON
• Install the cd driver camed with your camcorder. if you didnt prompt on looking for a driver then go to the add hardware on the control panel and follow the procedure there.
• after the installation you should see the icon on the my computer labeled scanners and cameras and indicating the model of your camcorder.
• Install Ulead Power Producer or any editing movie that you have like Windows movie maker, nero movier maker etc.. i prefer to use Ulead because its so easy to use
• after uploading and editing your videos using ULEAD save it on any various types of videos that you like. you should see it after you want to save it.
• burn your videos on NERO software

Hope you understand my procedures. Let me know if you have problems Good Luck!
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CHARCOIS

Hmm. I'm not exactly sure on your model, but you would either use a firewire port or USB port to make the capture. I'm more than sure since it is a mini dv camera that you would have a fire port/Ieee1394 Connect.

Download Vista driver for Sony DCR-HC30E from Sony Support.
Please check downloads section on above said page.

you can use both USB( version is mentioned in your manual) or firewire

try a miniDV haed cleaning tape, the drum might be dirty, so no information is seen from the tape.
did you get a message " clean haeds on the screen??