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Sony Handycam CCD-TRV318 Camcorder - Page 3 Questions & Answers
Everything is working properly but cannot see
Hello. First thing...is there *any* display at all such as a number code in the upper right hand corner of the lcd? It will appear as "C:00:00" or "E:00:00", minus the quotation marks. If there is a "C" in front of the numbers, the problem is fixable by you--an "E" means that the problem has to be addressed by a tech. Next, to reset ALL functions back to factory defaults, open the LCD display on the side and locate the small reset button just to the left of the MENU button. Use a pen or pencil (the end of a paper clip works beautifully) and press the button momentarily. Don't use a lot of force to do it--not needed. If this doesn't bring up any display, then there is an internal circuit problem.
Can you see an image if you play back a tape? If so, then the problem concerns the CCD chip or associated circuitry. The ccd chip provides all the video information to the eyepiece and lcd screen in *record* mode. In *playback* mode, the camera acts just like a small VCR. Any video is being pulled from magnetic tape.
Is the camera still under any type of warranty? A CCD chip problem is a major repair and will be relatively costly. Do not repair the camera through a store! Find a reputable repair facility and ship it directly--the cost will be FAR less.(Retail stores take the actual repair quote, half it, and add the half to the quote *you* see.)---Hope I helped you!---Rick
The touch panel is black
There is connecting wire between lcd board and camcorder main board that seems broken, needs to be replaced.
Let me know model number of camcorder to find out part number info of flexible wire.
Thanks.
Tape stuck in unit
The way I can get a tape unjammed on my Sony camera is to remove the
battery, plug the camera into the AC charger that is plugged into the
wall outlet. Then power the camera on, wait a few seconds. Then unplug
the charger from the outlet, wait a few more seconds (camera still in
"on" position) and then plug it back in. I have used this method at
least 3 times to get the camera to release the tape and finally eject.
However, the tape is usually pulled or stretched and I use a small flat
head screwdriver to wind the tape back in, but expect that portion of
the video to be ruined and I don't recommend using the tape in the camera again even if you manually wind it forward past the problem area.
Sony video cam wont play
by closing the casing with a little force,my camera is working again,many thanks,i'm most impressed with the information provided by FixYa.
CCD-TRV108: ERROR- C:31:22
The camcorder has detected an issue that may require a power reset.
- Turn off the camcorder.
- Remove the battery or disconnect the AC power adapter for 60 seconds.
- Insert the battery or reconnect the AC adapter.
Can not eject
Follow this procedure to troubleshoot if the cassette compartment will not open or the tape is stuck and will not eject.
IMPORTANT: If your camcorder model has a RESET button, first try pressing this button. If there is no RESET button, or pressing the button does not resolve the issue, continue with the troubleshooting steps below.
- Turn off the camcorder.
- Remove the battery from the camera.
- Remove the AC power supply from the camera.
- Slide the power switch on the camera to the VTR , VCR or CAMERA mode for 15 seconds.
- Slide the power switch back to the OFF position.
- Connect the AC power supply to the camera.
- Attempt to open the cassette compartment.
Doesn't play or record
I haven't seen one of these in a while so I don't remember for certain what the error actually means. I think it has to do with a cover sense switch that doesn't think the loading door is closed, but I may be wrong. A Google search turned up a lot of sites and posts that say to give the side of the camera a whack and try it again. Apparently there's some mechanical issue and the slapping technique gets it going again, at least for a while.
It's worth a shot, anyway. I'll look through my Sony stuff if I can find my files and see if I can come up with anything more. In the meantime, if this has helped at all, please take a moment to rate this solution. And thanks for asking here!
Same thing
that is a capstan error code. doesn't always need a capstan however. may need cleaning, Many times the takeup tension needs adjusting ,if it's to low it will produce the code.
Volume ccd-trv318 model
yes i believe the problem is the microphone in the camera, just open up unit find microphone disconect it and replace with exact mic from radio shack catalog...or try to find a mic from another electronic device of the same size ( fixed mine with a mic that was inside a cellphone headset wire.) hope this helps... but i am almost possitive your mic is shot from your syptoms
-Phil
BEEPING SOUND AND CODE C:31:23
I have a Sony Handycam VideoHi8 XR w/72X digital zoom and I had not used the camera for four years-we moved & I lost it...long story short...I turned it on & began reacquainting myself with it & all of the sudden it flashed the dreaded C:31:23 code. I freaked when I read the $90 fix & wasn't certain about the other fix. I opened the tape deck ejected the tape, put it back in & turned off the camera & back on. Sure enough the same error came up again. So this time I repeated everything the same, but then ejected the battery & put it back in & then went back & recorded my cat. I reversed it & viewed it & it worked! Yay! I don't know if this will work for you, but I hope it does so you won't have to trash your camera.
I have a Sony Handcam
I don't know this exact model, therefore this will be generic.
There should be an A/V output on your camera. You will require an A/V capture card and software installed on the computer. You will need the A/V cable set that is compatible to go between the computer and the camera.
If the camera has a fire-wire output which most all the new ones now have, you will need to install a fire-wire card and the necessary software on to the computer to read videos from your camera.
If your computer is too old, or too slow, or does not have adequate resources and RAM's, it will not be able to handle the video from your camera. Make sure your computer will be compliant before running out and buying the extra hardware and software to do this with your computer.
Jerry G.
Poblem with camcorder
i had the same code. so i went to the sony web site and thier is a reset function i tried and it works so far . first i toke the battery out then went to camara mode held the red button for 15 sec then put the battery back in . so far so good .go t0 sony web site and look for troubleshooting for your model
How can I view hi8 video tapes on my VCR My HI 8
VHS units are not capable of reading Hi8 video. You could have a shop transfer your recordings for a nominal service charge but if you have many tapes you may want to have your own unit repaired. You could purchase another unit second hand but be wary of doing so as the tracking could be slightly different to your own one and you would need a service centre to adjust it anyway. Best of luck!
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