No images on LCD when trying to record

take the lense cap off

When you're recording do you see any indication that recording is actually happening, like a blinking icon in the viewfinder?

It sounds like you're receiving partial information on the LCD screen and that the image sensor isn't sending information to the screen.

If you know the sensor is working by recording some video on an SD card and being able to view the recorded video on your PC, then there is a disconnect between the LCD and the image sensor.

If you are not recording video to your SD card and only get black images or no files, the image sensor is damaged.

If you are recording video, but no image appears on your LCD for internal viewing/playback, you can try a firmware update if one is available from www.insigniaproducts.com, but this is a discontinued item so there's not much available for support.

Hope this helps!

That sounds like the shutter is stuck closed. Unless you're highly technical, if will most likely require servicing. Get an estimate first, the repair cost can be worth more than the camera.

If your Sony camera DCR-HC30 doesn't show live view to record and playback previous recordings good then its problem of bad CCD Imager and this part will be replaced.
Sony will repair your camera free of cost and you will pay shipping charges only. Click Sony CCD Support for details.
Thank you.

PLease see http://www.fixya.com/support/t131881-sony_cam_recorder_wont_record for more information on this i have had the same problem, faulty CCD image processor chip.

if you are able to playback previously recorded cassette and the picture is perfect then its not the head. then the problem is with the image grabbing section i.e. the CCD. May be its damaged and needs replacement.

hi
you should have the heads cleaning,
try to put a cleaning tape and run it for playback then try recording again
thx.

This is CCD image sensor problem, pretty common on JVC cameras, JVC will repair it for free, follow this link: http://www.jvcservice.com/service/custnoticecamcorder.asp?ReqType=CCD

I have The same problem with my S6, and was wondering if you found a solution? Ive done everything but contact Nikon or a camera shop.