Both LCD/Viewfinder is working great on the "Sony Handycam DCR-HC21" but this message comes on in the middle of the screen with the message "Cover Is Not Open"; whenever it's on "Standby" or "Rec" and the "Lens Cover" is already open! Sometimes, I tried a little method and close the "Lens Cover" to fool it, it works fine when it close with the message "Cover Is Not Open" and it takes a few seconds before fading out the message, somehow that method didn't quite work out! The message with "Cover Is Not Open" always fades in and out, sometimes stays on 20 or 30 second and fades out..other times if we can't find any solution for the moment, we just continue to "Rec" our families video and try to ignore that message as much as possible for the meantime... We all appreciate yours and others people effort and ideals for trying to help us and others out of these troubleshooting problems and solving techniques, thanks again... I really hope ya'll can find a solution to our problems, thanks again... <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> FixYa, ya'll had solved my sister camera problem: Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W7 Digital Camera had a glitch... Shutter stay open, even though she turns it off and the lens doesn't close, there's was this message saying turn it off and on, it will set it self back; but it doesn't anything of that! I read the result solution to the camera's problem was the shutter was stuck open; but I had tried several my method by tapping the lens on each side of it on my mouse pad, turn it on and off, no result! Then I tried another method by applying a little pressure on the lens by pushing it softly on my computer mouse pad, and turning it on and off; eventually, after a few tries, it loosen the shutters and lens from opening and closing it... Now, it's purring like a cat, it works quite well, now my sister thanks me for a great job I had done; but I told my families about your computer website called "FixYa" - it gives out a whole lot of in/outputs of troubleshooting, repairs, post a problem and they will try there very best to find a solution to solve that mysteries on electronic things we all have problems with, thank you very much for that helpful hints! Ka~Chow
the lens cover switch of your camera have a poor contact that why that message is appearing...you have no choice but to disassemble the camera for repairing or cleaning that switch....i suggest you have to go the service center now and don't try open your camera if you are not a technician cause you may damage the flexwire of the lcd monitor if you not properly remove the cover...
Posted on Sep 02, 2007
How to convert mini dv into cd. Does it require data cable or some special software to do so.
smartjanivj,
This depends on what kind of CD you wish to make. If you simply wish to put the videos on the CD as data to be viewed later on another computer, you can transfer the video into windows movie maker (most PC's come with this free program) with File > Import video from Digital Video Camera, and then your movie can be saved via File > Publish Movie. Select "This Computer" and click Next. Select a name for your movie and the directory in which you want to save the file and click Next. Then adjust any final settings and click Publish. Then you can burn that file onto a CD.
However if you wish to make a DVD, follow the same steps as above but instead of selecting "This Computer", select "DVD". NOTE This step only works if you also have Windows DVD Maker installed.
Both Windows Movie Maker and Windows DVD maker can be downloaded for free off the internet, if they are not already on your computer.
Hope this helps :)
Posted on Jan 08, 2008
I need USB driver for sony handycam
Lost my CD software the comes with it.
I need USB driver for sony handycam
Lost my CD software that comes with it.
Posted on Sep 20, 2008
i want FREE SOFTWARE FOR DOWNLOAD VIDEO FROM SONY HANDYCAM AT PC
I need the software of DCR-HC23E as iI dont have a software CD
Posted on Aug 21, 2009
In the PLAY/EDIT mode the touch screen buttons/functions are no longer working, making it impossible to play the tape. Help!
yes, seems its flexible wire that is bad.
Posted on Jun 21, 2009
how to transfer video from sony dcr hc32 to laptop
Hi, Welcome to FixYa.
1) Place the camcorder in the handycam station.
Make sure that handycam is placed properly in the jacket.
2) Connect the usb cable to the handycam station and connect it to our laptop.
3) In the handycam you have to select computer option.
4) In laptop you have to goto my computer and you can see the handycam as a drive there.
5) Copy the files to your laptop
Also the link below will help you in finding the parts easily.
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Sony-DCR-HC32-Camcorder-Review.htm
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Posted on Jul 12, 2009
my cd software was lost
you can download the applicable softwares from the following link
http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-list.pl?mdl=DCRHC21
select the operating system from the dropdownlist below and if it is XP you have then select XP instead of XP SP2
cheers
Posted on Jul 15, 2009
buttons on touch panel of my DCR-HC21 Sony Handycam stopped working.
problem in f PCB
Posted on Sep 11, 2009
my sony dcr hc21 touch screen is not working, I went to a tech today and they chage very expensive. Is there anyway I can fix the problem ?
If the touch screen of the Camcorder is not working, please follow the troubleshooting steps.
I hope this information will help you to resolve the touch screen issue of the Camcorder. If you require any clarification or any help, please let me know. Thanks for understanding.
Posted on Apr 01, 2011
sony handycam DCR-HC26 touch screen not working
This is usually caused by a defective LCD module or a defective flex cable that connects the LCD to the camera. I recommend replacing them both at the same time. The LCD / Touchscreen module is no longer available from Sony at an reasonable price for this Model. However, I have a limited supply of them in stock as well as an aftermarket supplier with hundreds of them. My name is Rick and I'm a professional repair technician with over 20 years in the business and have repaired many of these. I'm semi retired and work from home with little overhead so I can keep repair costs low. If you decide to have it repaired, please click HERE for a directory listing that suits your needs. If this response has been of any help to you, please be sure and give a positive vote for me on FixYa.com.
Posted on Sep 23, 2011
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