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Sony DCR-HC38 Mini DV Digital Camcorder Questions & Answers
The cassette will not load
Tape mechanism problems can be quite complicated. This will require disassembling the camera to repair the tape mechanism and can be done 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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I have sony hc38 and the error message c32:11
HERE'S WHAT WORKED FOR ME PER SONY TECHS:
Take? OUT the battery or disconnect the AC cord.
Turn the camera ON (tape, memory, edit settings) for 15 seconds.
Turn camera to off setting.
Plug battery or AC cord back in.
VOILA!
Worked for me and I had the stupid C
32:11 error code for weeks! Door would not close. Followed the SIMPLE and SAFE instructions and IT WORKED! Just like magic. I couldn't believe it! Save your money TRY THIS!
My sony handycam DCR-HC38 do
This is most likely caused by a damaged or misaligned video drum and can usually 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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Lines accross the screen
This is usually caused by an oxidized or defective Audio/Video drum. 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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Sonycam video cassette door will not close...how
Tape mechanism problems can be quite complicated but they can usually be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be diagnosed by a qualified service technician.
My name is Rick and I'm a professional repair technician with over 20 years in the business and have repaired many of these. I'm semi retired and work from home with little overhead so I can keep repair costs low. If you decide to have the camera repaired, please click HERE for a directory listing that suits your needs.
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DCR HC 38 (SONY) camcorder...tape
Tape mechanism problems can be quite complicated but they can usually be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be diagnosed by a qualified service technician.
My name is Rick and I'm a professional repair technician with over 20 years in the business and have repaired many of these. I
DCR-HC38 camcorder used in USB
It sounds like some electrical damage occurred, and this isn't good, since sometimes the only rememdy is to replace the main control board (since they don't go to the component level when fixing them).
The best you can do is contact Sony and see if they can offer a repair or exchange service.
Here's Sony's site:
http://esupport.sony.com/
Wish I had better news, but hope this helps.
Cassette bay won't close
Tape mechanism problems can be quite complicated but they can usually be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be diagnosed by a qualified service technician.
My name is Rick and I'm a professional repair technician with over 20 years in the business and have repaired many of these. I'm semi retired and work from home with little overhead so I can keep repair costs low. If you decide to have the camera repaired, please click HERE for a directory listing that suits your needs.
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I can not get the
Tape mechanism problems can be quite complicated but they can usually be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be diagnosed by a qualified service technician.
My name is Rick and I'm a professional repair technician with over 20 years in the business and have repaired many of these. I
Camcorder flashes c:32:11 attach power source when
this is my second Sony camcorder with the same issues. Both lasted almost 3 years and have done the same thing that you are mentioning. Sony wants me to pay $106 to fix it, when i believe that i shouldn't pay a cent. Obviously something is wrong. This is my last Sony camcorder for sure
How do I upload video
read the manual or download it from the manufacturers website. quite wasting out time with **** you should do yourself!
My tape wont close,the tape won't go down for the
This is usually caused by a defective component in the tape detection circuitry 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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Sony dcr-hc38. inserted tape. hear beeps. screen
try it without inserting cassette if it closes correctly and doesnt load with cassette then 99% problem is with drum motor.look out for drum motor connector remove it clean it with pencil eraser and try again if it works, fine or just replace drum motor
Grey lines during playback.
Hi,
Camcorder video head required cleaning because gray lines come in playback when video head got clogged/ dirty.
Put video head cleaning tape and playback it as per instructions.
hope this will help you.
Thanks.
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