20 Most Recent Sony HVR-A1U Camcorder Questions & Answers

I have had this error on my 3 year old Sony A1E and it has resulted in glitched picture and audio, despite not showing a poblem whilst recording. It came up with C:31:23 error. Start of the tape seemed ok and the end seemed to get pixellated. A friend said the PD170 had the same issue and had to have her tape heads changed. I've tried cleaning mine but problem still there. I'm looking at getting new NXCAM as I've spent a lot of money last year getting it fixed.

This is usually caused by a failed component in the power circuit within the camera and can usually be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired qualified service technician.

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The most likely cause for this is a damaged or defective flexible ribbon cable that connects the LCD to the camera body and can be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired by a qualified service technician.

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I have experienced the same problem, which may well have the same cause. A local electronics shop told me parts for Sony are only available direct from Sony - so I guess you and I will have to contact a Sony dealer

mechanism is faulty.flex cable (FP-031-12) is broken. replace complete mechanism or flex cable (FP-031-12) by any service person

did you install the cd driver camed with you camcorder to your pc? install it so that it recognizable the camcorder to your pc.


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My LCD screen has also malfunctioned - some-one else has also posted a similar problem and has been told its to do with a carbon cable connecting the LCD screen to the camera that needs replacing.
Not sure about the viewfinder problem - is there a control to adjust the focus, or is that what you mean by the viewfinder lever?
Go to http://www.sony.co.uk/article/id/1218032872969 to register with sony for repairs.

Don't have an answer, but two of our Sony HVR-A1U have now lost touch screen function. I wonder if this is a common problem?

I am having the same problem. Nothing will light up or turn on, just an occasional white flash on the LCD. Did you ever find a solution?

Hi pewkletzien,

Make sure that you switch off the camcorder first and then switch it on so that you find that the camcorder has been connected without any specific problems.

Then you need to check up again with the system profiler as to whether the device seems to be reflected.

Restarting the system and doing the above procedure would help as well.

Hope this helps ...:) Let me know in case you have any queries.

This is usually caused by a defective component in the tape detection circuitry and can usually be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired qualified service technician.

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I am one of the lead technicians at VideoOneRepair.com. We are a repair shop that specializes in only Sony and Canon Prosumer camcorders.

The problem that you are experiencing with your Sony HVR-A1U camcorder is a common problem with this model camcorder. The ribbon cable that connects the LCD screen to the main part of the camcorder goes faulty and needs to be replaced. Sony also recommends that when this cable is replaced you must also replace a modified part to prevent this from happening again. The estimate to replace both of these parts is $360.19 parts and labor. This also includes cleaning and servicing.

We also offer a 6 month guarantee on the entire camcorder, not just what it was sent in for. The estimate and the return shipping are free even if you do not have the camcorder repaired. Please feel free to call, email or post any questions you have and I would be happy to respond.

Sincerely,
Sheryl Bahr
www.VideoOneRepair.Com
Sony HVR-A1U Camcorder Repair
888-283-2228

Make sure the Timeline is the active window before hitting Control-M.

Sound like a problem with the internal pad; this job isn't easy to solve it self; I suggest contact your techincian support.