Question about Sony Handycam DCR-PC330E Mini DV Digital Camcorder

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No image (LCD and viewfinder)

After at least two years, I turn the cam on, great picture, but I had to charge the battery. So I switch it off and charge the battery. After charging, I turn it on again: no picture. Menu is working (so LCD is working), no viewfinder. Made a recording: no image, but there is sound. What is wrong?

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  • ccsoleil Sep 15, 2007

    I will contact the nearest dealer and ask if they can help me with this, here known as, european model... Thanks.

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First check the iris of the camera if it is opening,you will see this when you look inside the lens of the camera when you turn on and off the switch at camera mode if the iris is opening....if the iris is ok the second problem may occurs of your camera is the ccd image sensor....go to a sony service center for replacing that...i know it is free for replacing that sensor cause that is the recall product not only on sony but in other brand because the manufacturer of their sensor is only one company...:-)

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