Sony dcr hc30

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2pcs FP 835 LCD Flex Cable For SONY DCR HC20E DCR HC30E DCR HC40E Video...

The USB cable is the one used to transfer files from your camcorder to a computer. Make sure there isn't any cable connected to your camcorder.

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Hi,
Let me make it easy for you, your camcorder got ccd imager chip failure problem that is why you do not get live view in camera mode, replace ccd imager chip by local camera repair shop to solve this problem.
Hope this info will help you.
Thanks.

I had a similar problem. I was attempting to transfer video from the HC30 to my Windows PC via the USB cable. Unfortunately, the software supplied with the device is not compatible with Vista. Since then, whenever I switch the mode to PlayEdit the screen displayed "USB MODE disconnect the USB cable before...".
I called Sony and they had me try several reset options without success. Then they said they I could send it in for a flat fee of $171.00 plus shipping to troubleshoot; parts would be extra. The camera is only worth 150 bucks.
My solution:
All devices that retain information such as date and time have a back-up battery, so I wen online and purchased a DCR- HC30 repair manual for 8 bucks. I found that the MS-200 board under the tape loading door hs just such a battery (although it is soldered in place and cannot be removed).
Following the dissambley instructions, I dismaltled the camcorder and disconnected the flexible board that links the MS-200 board to the main processing board, then reconnected it after 5 minutes.
I then reassembled the device and to my surprise, it functions normally now without displaying the USB error.

Here is a link to Tradebit, the site that sold me the repair manual:

http://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/7066542-sony-dcr-hc30hc30e-video-camera-recorder-service-manual

Anyone try this on Windows XP? Apparently firewire doesn't work with Vista.

Hi,
Download Vista updates for your Sony DCR-HC30 camera from Sony Support.
Thank you.

Seems like the cable is damaged. You should get it fixed by SONY.

I THINK SONY WILL LET YOU DOWNLOAD DRIVER FOR FREE AT www.sony.com

you need to go to the service center for replacing the ccd image sensor...i know it is free for replacing that image sensor cause your camera is one of the recall product due to the production error of the image sensor...log on to the sony site and go the costumer service ...