Sony handycam dcr-PC55 shuts itself down as soon as turned on

SOURCE: Black and white playback with sony handycam dcr-hc20

There is no problem on your camera, DCR-HC19E is PAL system(European system) DCR-HC20 is NTSC(American system). Are you in US or Europe? I think your TV is NTSC, cause the tape recorded on DCR-HC19E you played has no color. To confirm, connect your HC20 to TV in camera mode, not recording yet, just look at the TV as your monitor, If its in color, no problem, just erase the old video recorded on the HC19E, but if its important to you, you can convert it to NTSC using a PC. thanks

SOURCE: HANDY CAM LCD SCREEN BLANK

Inside the door hinge area is a small switch that normally would turn off the viewfinder and turn on the LCD panel. THat switch could be defective or mechanically not being switched. WIthout opening up the unit, I can not tell specifically. This shouldbe a simple repair for any shop that repairs cameras.

Dan

SOURCE: Sony Handycam DCR-HC32 Not Working, Not Ejecting Tape, LCD Flicker

Hi,
DCR-HC32 need new tape mechanism as shown in below exploded view.
Its part number is as follows..

A-1082-424-A MD (Z210) SUB ASSY

SOURCE: sony dcr-dvd203

format error coming on the scream

SOURCE: usb driver for sony dcr pc55

Compatible Operating Systems

• Windows® 98 Second Edition
• Windows® Millennium Edition
• Windows® 2000 Professional
• Windows® XP Home Edition
• Windows® XP Professional

1. DVD Handycam and Hard Disk Drive Handycam are NOT supported by this driver.
2. DV streaming function in DCR-PC1000/E is NOT supported by this driver.
3. This driver does not support USB Streaming under the Windows 98 operating system.
4. To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.