Problem with camcorder

Check the memory stick for a little slide lock on the side. Make sure that is not in the locked position. This feature is there to prevent people from recording over special memories, like weddings. But sometimes during handling (or just not knowing) people accidentally switch it to "lock"

Good luck

Sony has a recall on some of these ccd imager problems. Contact Sony to see if your model applies, but it sounds like an imager problem on your pal format camcorder. Larry

I have a Sony DCR TRV 350. It has only 128 K memory Stick

It is long and thin. Is it possible to purchase one 1 Gig on up?

Thanks

If camcorder shows old recorded tapes picture with correct colors in LCD but does not show live view in camera mode to record new movie then its ccd imager chip failure.
And if camcoder shows live view and old recorded tapes in its eye piece view finder but does not show any thing in LCD the its problem of broekn/ cracked flexible wire between lcd board and main board of camcorder.
Let me know your finding with bit detail to provide you solution/ helpful info.

scratched lens

Hi,
It is known problem of bad ccd imager in camcorder and requires replacement of that part.
Sony will repair CCD-TRV318 Free of Cost in ccd imager problem.
Please click Sony CCD Imager Support for details.
Good luck.

I would bet that the camera iris is stuck closed. On some of the Sony cameras, the iris actuator (a small motor-like device) leaks oil onto the two slippery sheets that slide acrossed one another and act as the iris. A qualified tech can pull the iris assy out and clean it. I have repaired many Sony cameras this way. Sony usually recommends replacing the lens assy which is expensive

Pick up an 8mm tape cleaner and see if that does the trick.

under the lcd is ? an . . . s - video connector ( color is separate there ) if color looks ok out of the s - video , there may be a loose composite video connector cable inside camera ( warranty is void - if you open it to check ) ;

possible - your usb port ? will stream video ;