Sony Handycam DCR-HC40 Mini DV Digital Camcorder - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Use your video editing software to correct this

It could be the lcd cable. Example link: Sony HDR HC5 Part: New LCD Flex Cable Ribbon Repair Part for Sony DCR HC16E HC18E HC20E HC30E...

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the ccd image sensor of your camera is defective that why is no image you see..better go to sony service center for replacement of the sensor...

there a short line to the carbon wire of the function switch.....unfold the wire to loose the fold....and clean the contact of the wire using a pencil eraser slowly

You may download Sony software here.

repair your device again because it has a power ic problem change the ic of your handycam

try with different memory stick. also try resetting the Camcorder and check the operation.

you candownload service manual at following linkhttp://www.fixdevice.com/smanuals/camera/sony/dcr-hc40.htmli hope this solve your problemthanks

This is usually caused by a defective LCD / Touchscreen module which is no longer available from Sony at a reasonable price. However, I have a limited supply of them as well as an aftermarket supplier.

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This can be caused by several problems including a defective eject switch in the cameras internal circuitry, a stripped gear or a bad motor. This will require disassembling the camera to diagnose and repair. This can usually be done fairly inexpensively but it's not really a user serviceable problem and should be repaired qualified service technician.

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The most likely cause for this is a damaged or defective flexible ribbon cable that connects the LCD to the camera body and can be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired by a qualified service technician.

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This can be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired by a qualified service technician.

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Condensation errors are quite common and can be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it’s not a user serviceable problem and will need to be diagnosed by a qualified service technician.
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This is usually caused by an oxidized, misaligned or defective Audio/Video drum. You can try running a cleaning tape through the camera. If this does not solve the problem the camera will need to be serviced by a qualified service technician.

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The defective CCD can be replaced. This can be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired by a qualified service technician.

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Go see my fix on this website under the heading of DCR-HC42 - "re-insert cassette tape".
I think you have the same problem I did.
Nimsgame

Hi,
Zoom/Wide control button is worn out and need to be replaced and part number is as follows...
147641511 .... SWITCH BLOCK, CONTROL (SS-1380)
and available in PartStore.com
Click above link to view part price.
Thanks.

This is usually caused by a defective CCD image sensor and can be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired qualified service technician.

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You can't use the eSATA port for this purpose.

The good news is that this is one of the few Sony mini-DV cameras that can transfer video through the USB port. Most such cameras have to use Firewire (what Sony call i.Link) for this.

There is a Sony tutorial page for downloading video to computer at THIS LINK

You will need to select Windows or Macintosh as the operating system, then Mini-DV as the camera type, then select the type of connection. As you will see, the USB option warns that it won't work with many cameras, and you are strongly recommended to use i.Link (which everyone else calls Firewire), however, the DCR-HC40 is on Sony's list of cameras that WILL transfer via USB.