20 Most Recent Sony HVRHD1000 Camcorder Questions & Answers

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I am using a firewire output from my camera and plug in it to an usb in my labtop. I think, I need to install a driver to my computer in order to control my camera and download video to my computer.

Possible this can be a mechanical fault as the cassette body got struck because there was some stickers on the sides or if there was a loose link.
If so you can remove the top cover and gently tap on the cassetter as the cam is powered to allow the tape to wind back so as to eject.
If there is no unloading of the tape back to the cassette, then it can be failure of the loading drive, failure in the servo section in which case you will need to remove the covers and check the loadin IC, the power and the board.

First and foremost shut down the device. Remove the battery if possible for 1 minute. Then restart/power up device. If still no luck or response. Go into the setting and look for the reset to default setting if there is no option for touch screen controls. Best of luck

This machine dates back to 2007. I suspect most of the organic electrolytic capacitors are either leaky or short circuit and there are many. A Sony Service Centre may be able to repair it for you.

An HDD FORMAT ERROR appears on the camera LCD or ...

Sony https://www.sony.com > electronics > support > articles Mar 30, 2021 - This error may occur if data becomes corrupt on the camera hard disk drive. To resolve this issue, it will be necessary to format the hard ...

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Sony https://us.community.sony.com > question > e-3100-hd... Jun 6, 2013 - Perform a power reset on the camcorder. Turn off the camcorder. Remove the battery and disconnect the AC power adapter for 60 seconds. Insert ... ..

That means the mechanism is either jammed or there is no control. Due to its age it may be a problem to get it going again due to leaking capacitors from lack of use or age.

Question edited for clarity and toss in CAPS. A professional camera especially a Sony, should be professionally repaired IMHO. https://www.google.com/search?q=sony+dsr+pd170+blank+screen+problem+solution

The heads in your cassette might either be misaligned or dirty or need to be replaced.

It needs servicing at a Sony Service Centre. You can't fix electronics and servos at home unless you have equipment. There is a video here, because it in a known issue.