I purchased (used) the exact same camcorder from eBay. It arrived. Same deal as you described - turn "ON" and white screen appears. SO, I went out and got a new battery. Charging it now, so I will let you know the result after charging. This is my LAST go around with this. Normally, I would never buy a camera from eBay, but I've bought so much other stuff I have not had an issue with (including new & used electronics.) Will keep you posted.
SOURCE: Short battery life when idle - Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2000
Those types of cameras are no more really used... it is good to get a just normal cannon or sony camera... and you will be able to do wonders
SOURCE: Sony Handycam DCR-HC30 2004 model
Your unit is a 2004 model. If it has never been used since then the battery is probably no good and will need replaced. Batteries discharge 20% on a monthly basis just sitting on the shelf so yours went dead a long time ago. Then if they are left in that state (dead) they sulfate which means that sulfur oxides transfer to the plates and form an insulating surface. At that point all the charging in the world is not going to bring it back. All you can do is get another one. They are available at most stores which sell electronics. Get a new battery and charge it per the instructions and try using it again. This should solve your problem. Good luck.
SOURCE: white screen
I don't have a solution, but I have the same problem. Actually, I have that problem after I get it to turn on. The first part of the problem is that I can't get mine to turn on - with a fully charged and fucntional battery - without removing and rplacing the battery and switching on/off numerous times. Then, when it does come on, i get the exact white screen problem you decribe in your post above.
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