Sony Handycam issue - repair/replace?

There is Ic problem.Ic name is CCD need to replaced.

is it able to record audio? are you able to see the indicators on the lcd screen? are you able to playback previous tapes with recording...if you say yes to all of the questions, there is no doubt that you dont have an issue with the lcd screen. the issue that your having is with the ccd imaging sensor. sony has a recall program for this specific model yrs back, unfortunately its already been discontinued and if you send it to them,it will be treated as an out-of-warranty repair.

Hi,
Its known issue of bad CCD imager in DCR-HC30 and CCD imager will be replaced.

Sony will repair your handycam free of cost as per announced scheme of CCD problems.

Click on Sony CCD Support for details.

Hi,
CCD imager in your camera is defective thats why you do not see live view in LCD/ viewfinder on camera mode.

Sony announced free of cost repair scheme for ccd problem in few camcorder models and CCD-TRV128 is in list.

Click Sony CCD Support for details.

Good luck.

try this link.

They cross-referenced it and found that the DCR-TRV19 camera used the same driver as the DCR-TRV280. I took the download off Sonys website and it worked perfectly.
http://www.camerahacker.com/Forums/Video%20Camera/Sony/Sony_DCR-HC36_drivers.files.hidden/USBDRVEN.EXE

Hi,

Solution for DCR-TRV19:
Your camera has problem of CCD Imager and this part will be replaced to get live view in LCD and viewfinder to record.
Sony will repair this problem free of cost including shipping as per scheme. Please click Sony CCD Support USA for details. If you are not in USA, let me know.

Solution for DCR-PC106E (this is PAL model)
You can download Vista driver update from Sony Vista Support UK.

Hi,
Your Sony DCR-TRV19 Camera has problem with CCD Imager and Sony will repair it free of cost including shipping. Click Sony website for details :)
Regards,

I downloaded an installer from sony's webiste today. It loaded without issue and I used windows movie maker to capture my video

im assuming the ccd is bad call sony they have to replace a ribbon cable.
The problem is a bad CCD inside the camera. I Sony was providing free service for some of their other models but failed to provide service (recall) on these models. contact Sony at 1-866-703-7669

If you can play back ok but cannot record then your CCD sensor is faulty: replace CCD block.