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Handycam CCD-F401. Why can't I play tape or get image in viewfinder?

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Cary Farah

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Take the battery out and turn selection switch to camera and then turn it off. Put the battery back in and its working again.
if that doesn't work try
Try smacking the side of the camera relatively hard with the palm of your hand. Eject the tape and reinsert. You may need to do this a couple of times.

Posted on Jan 22, 2008

Aneesh ch

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SOURCE: Sony Handycam CCD-TRV21 won't play tapes.

no that u must remove ur camera and try to clean all strip that connect with board and mechanisum and all connectors legs solder then it will work .any doubt call u.a.e no 00971503853766

Posted on Jul 09, 2009

Anonymous

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SOURCE: handycam won't play tape

i have thi problem to it is the x700 sony one :/
let me know if you have sorted the problem and tell me the soluvtion as i haven't yet :/
thankyou

Posted on Feb 24, 2010

Anonymous

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SOURCE: Sony Handycam DCR-TRV145E CCD Image Sensor Fitting

ive had my camcord for a while but not been able to use it much as when i record it is black cant see what im recording its still new in box every think else works is this a problem with this make!!!!!

Posted on Apr 27, 2010

Anonymous

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SOURCE: Handycam CCD-TR618E Hi-8 Analog Camcorder: I have a Sony Handycam CCD-TR61. It has worked fin...

that is look to be the cassette in switch
located on the side of the cass housing
or a sensor ...
hope that will help and this kind of trouble
is easy to fix for experienced tech an hour max
hope you will find one

regards Alan

Posted on May 20, 2010

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