My sony hdr-hc7 works when it is plugged directly into the outlet. However when I try to turn it on from the battery, it will not power on. I have tried 2 different batteries, both fully charged and it makes no difference. I purchased this 6 months ago and have only used it a half dozen times. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
-   I have the same problem. My Sony HDR-HC7 camcorder is only working on the outlet. The batteries are fine but the camcorder is not working on them. I know that camcorder can see battery's charge since when connected to the outlet and battery in place it is showing battery charge information at 100%. Have anyone found a solution for the problem?-   Guest
Jan 25, 2009
-   Me too. New battery, same results. Gonna bust Sony's chops on this one.-   jamesvalleau
Nov 27, 2008
-   Same problem; no power from the battery. It happened suddenly. But the AC power cord works. -   rrader429
Nov 27, 2008
-   I have the same problem. No power from the battery. -   Guest
Nov 24, 2008
-   same prob. Cam will work on AC (no Batt) and rarely when on batt. when it does work date is reset. I imagine it is the internal battery at fault and possibly a loose power cable to this internal batt. GLTA
-   Guest
The tape transport came up but now the unit will not "lock" the door to allow it to...
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The tape transport came up but now the unit will not "lock" the door to allow it to retract. Everthing has worked fine in the past. I have NOT pushed the transport mechanism down as they warn you not to but because the pop open door will not stay closed there is no way for it to automatically lower as it is supposed to.
My HC7 started to roll on the flip out screen. I now can't use the touch screen or if I do get the...
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My HC7 started to roll on the flip out screen. I now can't use the touch screen or if I do get the touch screen to function I can't see, due to the roll, where or what the touch panel is showing.
I'm having the exact same problem... Were you ever able to resolve this? I'm heading to India in two days and need to find a solution for this asap! Your help would be greatly appreciated.