Black screen When in record or standy mode, I only get a black screen and audio. Can't record,but I can play back previously recorded video.

take the lense cap off

just so you know, your camera model was included in the list for what we call the "ccd program". this program has ran for 5 years and unfortunately ended march this year. sony gave free repairs for cameras and camcorders affected by the defective ccd imaging sensor before the said date. issue with the camera shows a black or distorted screen in camera mode. but the you should still be able to see the indicators on the screen. when switch to vcr you should be able to play back previous recordings that you made. better to really make sure its a ccd issue, play a tape that you're sure contains a movie recording and play it, then set it to camera mode and see if you get just a black screen. if you try recording using a tape, you may see nothing but should hear the audio part. if this is what's happening we can be sure it's a ccd issue. if your camcorder just won't turn on in camera mode, maybe the power switch turned defective or it can be other parts of the unit that stopped working.if this is the case, then of course, your unit may require service to address the problem.hope this info helps.thanks:)

I believe the setting you changed set the RECORD method, not playback. The video is recorded that way. There are some Video software out there that can rerecord a video at a slower pace, but do you want to spend the money? Try Ulead.com for a low cost program.

my samsung vpd230 has stoped recording, just a black screen,
would you also explain what a ccp is,also the words memory stick keeps keeps appearing.thankyou

Try cleaning the head

At seventeen years old, it is well beyond the expected lifespan of any domestic camcorder. Replace it.

Sorry to say- but it is trashed.. It would cost more to fix it than it would be to buy a new one.

I have the same problem faillure of the CCD-chip. when your camcorder is produced between 2000 and 2004 you can have this problem. Problem also known in other fabricats ( sony etc.) Sony repairs it for free. Samsung refuses this

Flexwire in electronic viewfinder (EVF) is broken, you need pro fix.

Videos with sound is possible or you can record sound memos as well

Recording and Playing Sound Memos
You can record and play back sound memos for your photos while you view them on the LCD screen.
1. Turn the Mode dial to playback mode.
2. Press the MENU button. Playback Menu 1 is displayed.
3. Select Sound Memo by using the u d buttons, then press the r button.
4. Press the OK button and then start recording.
5. When you are finished recording, press the OK button. You can play or delete the sound memo or record
a new memo.
6. Press the MENU button twice to exit the menu.
When you play back a photo that includes a sound memo, the icon appears on the screen. Press the OK
button to play the sound.
Note:
You must have at least one photo saved to record a sound memo.