Changing internal battery

SOURCE: repair firewire Sony HDR-HC3

I have a HDR-HC3 and I had the same problem too... This model has ALOT of problems with transferring files and I need to pay $90 to get it repaired... Try it on a Mac, if iMovie cant pick it up it means you have a firewire problem.

SOURCE: connect Sony Handycam DCR-PC5 Mini DV Digital Camcorder to my Laptop

try to install the cd software of your sony handycam into your laptop..

hope it will help thanks...

SOURCE: How do I change internal clock battery in sony trv68 hi8 camcorde

There is an internal battery, but it is a built in and I don't believe it can be removed. However there are clear instructions in the manual on page 69 that detail the steps you should go thru to recharge the exhausted lithium battery for the date.

Here's a link to the manual
http://www.henrys.com/manuals/sony/CCD-TRV58(En).pdf

SOURCE: External Microphone for Sony's HDR-HC3 camcoder

Hello,
ECM-HZ1 Microphone is compatible as HDR-HC3 has Active Interface Shoe for this mic.

SOURCE: Sony HDR-HC3 LCD touchscreen blacked-out.

I have the same problem, screen went red then about a month later went black. If I rotate the screen so its on the outside when flat against the camcorder side, it works OK so I'm living with that for now, but you can't use the corder in the normal way for recording viewing the screen. All other functions are OK.

I have the problem, but not the solution.

Rob