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No Picture on the LCD screen or view finder (by 17 users)

posted by Herman1710 on Mar 24, 2007


I Have The Same Problem as AJB7 - There is no picure in my view finder or LCD screen. I have all of my display menu's and such, but no picture, and yes the lense cover is down. There is a small eye looking icon in the screen, and I can view old videos, but when I try and record the screen is pitch black even though audio is recording.

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16 Other Users Have The Same Problem

Comment by Guest, posted on Aug 01, 2008

same problem .... mine is the DCR HC20

Comment by coombsie3, posted on Jul 30, 2008

I cannot record as the viewfinder and LCD screen is black even though the Lens Cover is open. However if I wait for about an hour the camera appears to work fine.

Comment by Guest, posted on Jul 10, 2008

when I turn on camera I get a blank screen the lens cover is open.

Comment by Guest, posted on Jun 05, 2008

cannot get a picture through the viewfinder or lcd monitor.

Comment by Guest, posted on May 18, 2008

no picture on screen or view finder I can viewmy old recording ok

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posted on Mar 24, 2007
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Arpi


Rank:Guru Guru
Rating: 86%, 580 votes
Hello, please contact the Authorized Sony Service for Sony recall action.
If you need more info please advice.

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Solution #2
posted on Dec 13, 2007
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spmosher


Rank:Apprentice Apprentice
Rating: 90%, 6 votes
The Sanyo HD1-PVC Black Screen problem can be corrected by cleaning the iris blades. The lubrication on the blades has set, and caused the blades to close and stay shut. The onboard motor is not strong enough to overcome this setting of the grease. 
Have them cleaned and leave them ungreased. 

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Solution #3
posted on Jun 16, 2007
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sonyspares


Rank:Wiz Wiz
Rating: 83%, 146 votes
I think the image sensing IC is defective if the lens block is functional.
We can support you for service manuals and original sony spares.

Stay in touch and refer the camera to experienced service professionals.

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Solution #4
posted on May 29, 2008
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Guest

Guest

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PC BOARD, FP-217 Sony Part #: 165640013
Order this part from
http://www.nexttronics.com/catalog/sony/1/165640013.htm

i had the same problem recently and i got my viewfinder working again

FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
http://www.skateperception.com/instructional/instructional.php?id=ribbon


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Solution #5
posted on Apr 15, 2008
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sajujohn


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I Have Problem with DCR-HC30E Mini DV- There is no picure in LCD screen as i can see all my menu items and pre-recorded videos. when I try and record the screen is pitch black even though audio is recording.

Is anybody can help me to solve this problem

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Solution #6
posted on Jan 07, 2008
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videoteacher


Rank:Master Master
Rating: 87%, 13 votes
I can only speak for the Canon zr60, but if you call the toll free Customer Service number and describe the problem (which is a bad CCD) they will not only replace it at no cost, but will email you a shipping label, so it costs you nada. I use these in my classroom and have had at least a dozen repaired in the past couple of years. Also, the tech suggests that you run a head cleaner thru for 10 seconds, every few hours of use and always use the same brand of tape, as each company uses a different lubricant in their tapes and it can cause a gummy substance to build up that can cause tape transport problems (tapes getting stuck). The Video teacher

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Solution #7
posted on Aug 07, 2007
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AceGoodBloke


Rank:Apprentice Apprentice
Rating: 89%, 45 votes
I had this with my Panasonic NV-DS60. I thought it would be the ribbon cables not making good connections from the camera lens electronics because I had a similar problem with another camera. So I took the whole thing apart and disconnected and reconnected the ribbon cables - unfortuantely this didn't work! So I thought there may be another connection I couldn't see so I tapped around the lens area with a hard object (tip of a screwdriver) and it worked! It may be well worth you tapping the case in this way (without pulling the camcorder to bits) on the top, about an inch back from the front of the lens a couple of times. I'm not an expert, but it worked for me! Obviously, don't hit it hard enough to damage it. Good Luck

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16 Other Users Have The Same Problem - Continued

Comment by McBethie, posted on Apr 29, 2008

Have this problem called JVC and if it falls under the ccd program, basically no picture while filming or error message blinking they fix it for free. You have to send camcorder in with your information. I would call them first though. :-)

Comment by vhoward92, posted on Mar 30, 2008

I have the same problem [no display. just black screen], except I can't watch my old videos either.

Comment by Guest, posted on Feb 17, 2008

I turned on the camcorder by putting it on "camera," pushed the "menu" button, and tried to resolve the problem by changing the various available options for the LCD panel. I also tried to find help by looking at a hard copy of the users manual. Nothing worked for me.

Comment by ikecurumba, posted on Jan 31, 2008

I have two JVC cameras to make ameteur videos. Both have the same problem, and they are only two years old. The screen says that the lens cap is on. I have treated the cameras very well. (No dropping, water, etc.) Is there any way to get them fixed cheaply?

Comment by runski, posted on Jan 02, 2008

Any idea on how to fix the problem of no video or image when shooting? I have the Sanyo Xacti HD1.

Comment by whalen, posted on Dec 25, 2007

Ditto!!! No clue.

Comment by dinodani, posted on Dec 21, 2007

theres no picture coming out everything else works fine but now its jsut black.

Comment by elusion, posted on Dec 14, 2007


I Have The Same Problem as AJB7 - There is no picure in my view finder or LCD screen. I have all of my display menu's and such, but no picture, and yes the lense cover is down. There is a small eye looking icon in the screen, and I can view old videos, but when I try and record the screen is pitch black even though audio is recording.

Comment by Guest, posted on Dec 09, 2007

when i turn on my aiptek is-dv, it seems to not show anything at all besides viewing the pictures

Comment by Guest, posted on Nov 27, 2007

I have problem with my sony dcr-trv 265e. All the menus are ok. Playback is ok.but when switch on to camera there is no picture coming out.Sound is recording. Please tell me what is the problem.

Comment by Guest, posted on Nov 25, 2007

We have a problem with our sony DCR-HC30. It records sound but absolutely no picture on the LCD screen or in the view finder with the lens cover open

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