Recording Everthing on my handycam works fine except I cannot record all I get is a black screen, if I press the record button it will show up on the screen, but there is no image of what i want to record just a black screen, it has not been used much and played up over a year ago and has been left in the cuppard, now I want to fix it so I can use it, please help. Regards Mark

I know this is gonna sound funny, but your gonna have to trust that I am actually a video camera technician and know what I'm talking about. The Iris in your camera is stuck. turn your camera on and hit the bottom. dont go nuts...but don't be a wimp either. It is very common on these cameras. if it keeps doing it, that means you need to have the iris replaced. Considering the camera is quite old, there probably arent a lot of service centers that will do it for you. I can if you want me to...just message me..i work in oklahoma so you would have to ship it...

I'm sorry that the Camcorder is displaying the error message. Please follow the troubleshooting steps provided below and check the operation:




1. Please insert a different disc and close the disc tray firmly.
2. Perform Reset by following steps:




1. Locate the RESET button behind the LCD panel of the camcorder.
2. Use a pointed object (like a ballpoint pen) to press and hold the RESET button for 2-3 seconds.
3. After 2-3 seconds has elapsed, release the RESET button.




3. Perform a manual power reset by following the steps:




1. Turn off the camcorder.
2. Disconnect AC power adapter.
3. Remove the battery pack.
4. Move the POWER switch to the CAMERA position for 15 seconds.
5. Move the POWER switch to the OFF position.
6. Reconnect the AC power adapter or reinsert the battery pack.
7. Turn on the camcorder.




If the issue persists after following all the steps service will be required. You can find repair information and initiate service at:




http://eservice.sony.com




Thank you for your time.

Hi,
It is a posible issue with the hardware the LCD or the power connector of LCD to the body. Another thing there might be a short circuit inside.

You can perform this T/S:
1. remove all accesories connected including battery.
2. press the power button or switch to on for 1 minute to release all the electrical current inside.
3. turn on the camera check if it will work.

If the problem persist then it is a hardware issue and LCD needs to be replaced.

Couple of questions,
Is it Sony DCR-TRV22 camcorder? please confirm model number.
Can you see fine and clear picture in playback of old recorded tapes in camcorder?
Let me know info to proceed.
Thanks.

Set that switch to Camera to record live view. Press red button to start recording and press again to stop recording.

Didu flick it from cam to video?

if you have the setting to avi it will not show up, you will get sound but know pic just a black screen, try the dvd setting and the the other dv setting.

There is 2 possibilities, either aperture of camera jammed and doesn't open or CCD Imager got defective in your Sony DCR-DVD105 camcorder.
Let me know if you have little experience of camera repair to guide you further.

the head may be dirty, try cleaning the head with a cleaner tape and try recording again.

you told that you are getting previously recorded one that means the screen is safe.and there will a button to change the screen for recording to thr right side of the cam or at the back of the cam try it and see.if still your are not getting it then recording part is damaged.